Development Coordinator

Development CoordinatorDenver MetroThe Development Coordinator will provide critical support in organizing our development efforts as Denver Public Schools Foundation aims to grow its impact. This position will support annual giving fundraising and gift entry efforts, drive donor stewardship events and outreach, draft donor briefings, and maintain Development team systems.Key ResponsibilitiesAnticipates Development team needs and acts swiftly to ensure leadership can maximize time with donors and prospectsPrepare Development team and President/CEO with thorough donor and prospect briefingsAnalyze donor data to ensure development efforts are targeted and strategicSupport the execution of stewardship plan to support donor retentionParticipate in regular donor stewardship activities, including directly stewarding donors and prospects with strategic communications and school site visitsCollaborate with Development and Communications/Marketing teams on key donor stewardship campaignsSupport the execution of DPS Foundation's work in prospect and donor researchUsing a broad spectrum of sources, research, organize, and evaluate prospects' and donors' financial capacity, ability to give, willingness to give, charitable interests, and connection to DPS FoundationSynthesize prospect and donor data into briefings for the use of the Development team and board of directorsSupport stewardship and solicitation efforts with creative data pulls and utilization, making recommendations to the teamEnter donor and prospect information and track moves management using Raiser's Edge donor database, helping to maintain overall data integrityDevelop and implement annual giving plan for donors, maintain and cultivate relationships, and make direct solicitationsResponsible for sending monthly lapsed donor appeals, campaign appeals, and donor communicationTrack annual giving appeals, returns and responses, and ensure proper coding in Raiser's EdgeSupport the Database Manager by being fully cross-trained to record charitable contributions in Raiser's Edge donor database, prepare acknowledgment letters, pull reports, and record donor action itemsQualifications and SkillsEagerness to learn and gain experience in a variety of development and fundraising skillsA curious, intuitive, and persistent mindset who takes initiative and has incredible follow-throughAbility to prioritize effectively and ability to organize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously from conception to executionRelationship building experience; enjoys connecting authentically with stakeholders and wants to nurture those relationships long-termExperience using Microsoft Office Suite and Google platform to accomplish daily tasks, projects, and meetings as well as ability to operate typical office equipmentA high level of professionalism, integrity/ethics, and confidentialityAbility to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including educators and donorsPrevious experience in a donor database software (such as Raiser's Edge) preferred, though a willingness to learn and execute is equally importantPassion for breaking patterns of historic inequalities in education by creating opportunities through philanthropy for our most vulnerable studentsHybrid work model, working remotely as well as in an open-office environment, and occasional weekend and evening hours during events, as neededPost-secondary education and/or previous professional workplace experience preferred though fundraising or development experience is not requiredBenefitsThis position is an opportunity to join an exceptional team working toward equity in education. You will join a team of experienced professionals raising $7 million annually in support of Denver Public Schools.We have a flexible, supportive work environment and strive to work with our Core Values at the forefront of what we do. We value each team member and are excited to hear different perspectives and ideas. We offer a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $65,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a generous benefits package including paid time off (PTO), 100% paid health, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurances, parking, and a fully-vested matching contribution to a 401(k) retirement plan after meeting eligibility requirements.How to ApplyPlease send a resume and cover letter telling us about you, why this job would be a good fit for you to View email address on click.appcast.io. To ensure your submission is considered, please include Development Coordinator in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. The position is open for immediate hire and will be open until filled. DPS Foundation encourages all qualified candidates to apply.At the Denver Public Schools Foundation, we recognize that systemic barriers often deter qualified candidates, particularly women and BIPOC individuals, from applying if they don't meet every listed qualification. We want to assure all potential applicants that we value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we actively encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Your unique skills, perspectives, and lived experiences are assets that enrich our organization and contribute to our mission of equity in education. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement listed. Your application will be considered with care and attention to the value you bring to our team.Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingIn alignment with our Core Values, DPS Foundation is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities, and talent our team members invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and organization's achievement as well. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make individuals unique. DPS Foundation encourages all qualified candidates to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of job related factors such as qualifications, merit, and business need.