Development Coordinator

Development CoordinatorThe Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is seeking a Development Coordinator to support the fundraising activities of the Advancement Department. The Development Coordinator will provide project management support and administrative assistance to the Advancement Director and the Executive Director, primarily in the areas of membership, individual giving, major gifts, workplace giving, and institutional fundraising.Successful candidates will be enthusiastic, organized, and effective project managers with experience in fundraising communications, project management, and administrative or executive assistance. Exceptional candidates will also bring marketing, grant writing, or database management skills. The Development Coordinator is a hybrid role with remote work and two days per week collaborating with our neurodiverse team at our St. Paul, MN office.AuSM enhances the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Founded in 1971, AuSM serves Minnesotans, throughout their lives, with a fundamental commitment to advocacy, education, support, collaboration, and community building.The Development Coordinator reports to the Advancement Director and is responsible for serving as an administrative assistant and providing project management support. This essential role will organize development activities and ensure that key stakeholders are continuously engaged, nurtured, and, when the time is right, prompted to support the organization. The Development Coordinator will initially focus on supporting membership, individual giving, major gifts, workplace giving, and institutional fundraising. With time, the role may expand to include alumni giving, legacy giving, and more, with opportunities for advancement. The Development Coordinator leverages project management and organizational skills to support fundraising communications, marketing, grant writing, and database management. The Development Coordinator is part of the Advancement Department (fundraising, events, and communications) and works closely with programs, operations, executive leadership, and external partners. You will play a critical role in supporting the sustainability of Minnesota's First Autism Resource.Essential Functions:Executive Assistance:Support the Executive Director and Advancement Director by:Providing administrative supportScheduling meetingsReceiving, sorting, and responding to emails on behalf of othersNote-takingData entryScanning, printing, and preparing documentsFielding phone callsInvoicing vendors and customersProject Management:Organize and monitor fundraising initiatives and campaigns, with special attention to steps the Advancement Director and Executive Director can take to engage, nurture, and motivate donors.Database Management:Maintain an updated institutional giving database (Salesforce) on funders, grants, deadlines, contracts, and contacts.Scheduling:Coordinate meetings, presentations, and other engagement opportunities for institutional partners and major donors.Grant Prospecting:Prospect potential opportunities for support from corporate donors and institutional funders and assess their suitability for partnership with the organization.Opportunity Research:Review and prepare requests for applications, gathering the necessary information to build a strong case for support and partnership.Support Grant Writing:Edit grant proposals and ensure adherence to proposal submission deadlines, grant deliverables, and reporting requirements.Reporting:Contribute to the preparation of ongoing grant reports for internal and external stakeholders, and ensure all reports are submitted on time.Database Management:Maintain stakeholder data, campaigns, and opportunities in Salesforce.Marginal Functions:Campaign Planning:Develop and implement detailed project management plans, goals, budgets, and reports.Support Messaging:Craft effective social media messaging that leverages relatability, storytelling, unique value propositions, and compelling calls to action to share the impact of the organization's work and motivate donors.Gather Testimonials:Gather and utilize stories, quotes, photos, and information from staff, partners, volunteers, and program participants to support communications and outreach.Collaboration:Collaborate with marketing and communications team members to create stewardship materials such as impact reports and fact sheets.Support Evaluation:Partner with program teams to gather program evaluation data and program updates.Event Support:Provide support for other departments in the execution of events hosted by the organization.Data-Driven Reporting:Monitor and report on campaign performance using analytics tools to assess effectiveness and inform future strategies.Continuous Improvement:Analyze campaigns to identify opportunities for improvement.Other duties as assigned.Required Skills:Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.Professional Experience: At least 3 years of prior experience in development or related functions at nonprofit organizations.Achievement: Demonstrated success in institutional and corporate fundraising.Computer Skills: Excellent Mac computer skills, including Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), AND experience with web-based fundraising tools (WordPress, Give Butter, MailChimp), customer relationship management databases (Salesforce), and project management software (Asana).Collaboration: Demonstrated success working independently and collaboratively.Accessibility: Knowledge of accessibility best practices for digital communications.Fraud and Waste Prevention: Candidate must not be included in the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) or the Minnesota Excluded Providers List.Compliance: Adhere to data privacy and protection laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Clear Background Screening: Upon receiving an offer for this position, the candidate will undergo a criminal background check because during their employment, they may access financial data or personally identifiable health information and may interact with vulnerable individuals.Preferred Skills:Education: A bachelor's degree or comparable experience is strongly preferred.Shared Values: Neurodiversity-affirming mindset and values, including a commitment to accessibility, diversity, equity, inclusion, and disability justice.Nonprofit Experience: Experience working in the nonprofit sector, community-based organizations, or autism organizations.Managing Complexity: Demonstrated organizational skills, including attention to detail, project planning, time management, and analysis to organize and manage multiple priorities and projects.Cultural Humility: Demonstrated good judgment and cultural competence to support communication with a diverse range of individuals.Communication Skills: Strong written and/or verbal skills for communicating with internal and external stakeholders.Personal Connection to Autism: While not required, lived experience with autism spectrum disorder, neurodivergence, or disability is highly valued.Position Details:Full-time, exemptSt. Paul, MN - Hybrid position with remote work and two in-person days per weekFlexible schedule with occasional evenings and weekendsComprehensive benefits include:Health, dental, and vision insurance optionsOptional health savings account (HSA), or flexible spending accounts (FSA) for health or childcare costsBasic term life insuranceShort- and Long-term disability insurance401 (k) retirement planUp to 35 days off per year (15 vacation days, 6 sick days, 12 holidays, and 2 personal days)Opportunities for advancementInclusive and accessible work environment