Development Coordinator - Gateway Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
About the Job
Development Coordinator
Reports To: Director of Resource Development
Position Status: Full-Time (40 HRS)
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Resource Development. The Development Coordinator will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive
grant application and management strategy. This position functions as the administrative anchor of a growing development department. The position allocates 40% Raiser’s Edge database management and 60% grant writing, event support, development office administration and clerical. The Development Coordinator will build upon the progressive approaches our Director of Resource Development and CEO, established in our Development Plan. Knowledge of, and previous experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT database is a must. He/She will be responsible for updating constituent/funder records on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate information is maintained.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Research and write public and private grants to expand sustainable funding sources for Gateway
Center programs and services. Manage each grant project, including researching any foundation match, writing the proposal, and
providing reports and evaluations as needed. Database management in Raiser’s Edge. Proficiency in functions may include Query, Export, Mail, Batch, Volunteer, Admin Dashboard, and Net Community. Maintain donor database and ensure accuracy of gift entry. Prepare queries and reports as requested to provide decision-making and tactical information for the department. Works directly with the Director of Resource Development and others to capture, maintain and extract detailed reports and data in a timely manner regarding Gateway Center donors, events, and constituents through Raiser’s Edge. Files gift entry paperwork according to Gateway Center policy. Implement the gift acknowledgement process in a timely basis with the highest level of accuracy (Includes preparation of letters, securing proper signatures, and filing as needed). Prepare direct mailings including prepare mailing list, execute mail merge, print letters, gather components as needed throughout the year. Perform development department general administrative support. Provide event support as a member of the development team, working closely with the Resource Development Director on major fundraising events and local community outreach. events. This may include attending events on occasional evenings or weekends. Update the event information within and manage the fundraising software utilized for event (Give Smart, Run Sign Up, Mighty Cause, etc.), including processing donations and creating attendee lists. The identification, removal, resolution and integration of conflicting or duplicate records. Maintenance and correction of all demographic and personal data. Proactively engages in training and brings best practices and innovations regarding donor database to benefit the team in meeting fundraising goals. Manage all online
contributions and ensure transition into the donor database. Support preparation of the Resource Development Committee and Board Meeting reports. Submit monthly reports
to supervisor as requested. Assist in developing fundraising campaigns. Execute donor stewardship and cultivation plans. Participate in staff development and all required Agency meetings. Perform other related duties as requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing or non-profit leadership required.
2 years’ minimum experience in professional fundraising preferred.
Candidate will possess a strong proficiency and demonstrated progressive use of Raiser’s Edge NXT donor database software, as well as
a strong proficiency using Microsoft Excel Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to engage and effectively
communicate with a broad range of individuals. Adaptable, curious and articulate.
Commitment to a positive, solution-focused work environment and the clear intention to meet agency expectations.
Ability to maintain an optimistic and positive working attitude in the face of funder rejection of submitted proposals.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions
of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or
hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to airborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Gateway Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex,
marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Gateway Center also takes affirmative
action to employ, and advance in employment, qualified women, minorities and covered veterans. Gateway Center also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified
individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.
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Since 2005, Gateway Center (GWC) has been committed to providing effective, strategic and innovative solutions as part of our collaborative model.
GWC is a proven leader and has positioned ourselves to be adaptable to respond to the needs of the homeless community. GWC programs are designed to address the underlying barriers that prevent individuals and families from transitioning out of homelessness, such as unemployment, behavioral health, housing affordability, and/or medical conditions. We provide a trauma informed and a client-centered environment where individuals can receive the tools they need to end their homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency. To ensure the alignment of services, Gateway Center has focused our efforts into our Five Keys to Success (1) Housing Placement and Stability, (2) Health and Wellness, (3) Family and Community Engagement, (4) Job Skills Training and Placement, and (5) Literacy.