Job Location: 1099 Jay Street - Rochester, NY
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelors Degree
Salary Range: $23.08 - $25.83 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Business Development
The Catholic Charities Family and Community Services Development Coordinator, under the supervision of the Associate Director of Development, will successfully assist in the planning, coordination and execution of fundraising and agency initiatives. To be successful in this position, you must be computer knowledgeable with advanced skills in Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. Must have a high attention to detail with accuracy and organization skills. Must be able to work in a fast environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while still meeting project deadlines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Event Coordination (60%)
- Support the planning and execution of fundraising and donor recognition events throughout the year. Events may include: major events (two for 2024), donor events ranging from intimate to larger scale, ceramic bowl painting parties and silent auctions.
- Under the direction of the Associate Director of Development, the Coordinator will assist with event logistics, committee facilitation, location booking, decorations, day-of-event logistics, guest relations, and other duties as needed.
Fundraising Coordination (20%)
- Assist with donor communication and stewardship efforts, including but not limited to donor anniversary cards, Holiday cards, direct mail appeal letters, donor emails and thank you letters.
- Assist with the creation, editing, and printing of collateral such as event materials, donor correspondence, sponsorship packets, etc.
- With direction from the Associate Director of Development, coordinate meetings including constituent outreach and scheduling, tracking, and follow-up, ensuring all touch points are recorded in the database.
Other (20%)
- Support Associate Director of Development in preparation and distribution of Development Committee Agendas and meeting minutes.
- Assist with department run agency wide programs such as Share the Joy (Christmas giving program), Thanksgiving distribution, open houses, and ribbon cuttings.
- Assist in administrative duties including but not limited to invoicing, filing, ordering office supplies, expense tracking, etc. as needed.
- Participate in trainings and committees as directed.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable local, State and Federal regulations and agency policies.
- Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or trainings.
- Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
- Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse.
- Other duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Experience: At least 3 years minimum experience in non-profit fund development or related field. Experience in marketing, fundraising and/or customer service is a plus. Experience with Raiser’s Edge database or Greater Giving a plus.
A combination of experience and education may be substituted at the discretion of the Associate Director of Development.
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment 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 frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing, and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CFC’s corporate compliance & ethics program
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
- An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
- An ability to work under pressure,
- Excellent verbal/written skills,
- Ability to maintain confidentiality,
- Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
- Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
- Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.
Salary23.08 - 25.83 Hour