What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator position at Breakthrough T1D?
As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.
Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.
The Development Coordinator is an integral member of the staff team, working closely with all chapter staff to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising and chapter operations. This individual manages, evaluates, and expands cultivation opportunities and communications, that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and grows the Chapter’s revenue through increased mid and major giving. This role oversees all social media marketing, chapter emails, and website. Provides administrative support to chapter staff by assisting in ongoing office, fundraising and other chapter priority activities including assisting with event logistics. The Development Coordinator also manages and organizes event auction activities and solicitation for select events.
The position is based in Southfield, MI and is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Information
Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.
The Development Coordinator is an integral member of the staff team, working closely with all chapter staff to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising and chapter operations. This individual manages, evaluates, and expands cultivation opportunities and communications, that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and grows the Chapter’s revenue through increased mid and major giving. This role oversees all social media marketing, chapter emails, and website. Provides administrative support to chapter staff by assisting in ongoing office, fundraising and other chapter priority activities including assisting with event logistics. The Development Coordinator also manages and organizes event auction activities and solicitation for select events.
The position is based in Southfield, MI and is hybrid with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office.
Responsibilities
- Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of Breakthrough T1D. Understands the strategic direction and purpose of the organization and supports the Chapter’s fundraising strategies and business needs.
- In collaboration with the Sr. Development Director, partners with donors, committees, and constituents.
- Responsible for chapter social media, chapter emails, and website.
- Oversees Signature Event marketing tools including, event websites, invitations, emails, and print mailers.
- Solicits and implements auction items for the select signature events.
- Develops and maintains high-level expertise in multiple databases and certifies accurate recording of donor information.
- Coordinates, evaluates, and expands fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the Sr. Development Director, and in collaboration with the development team and volunteer leadership.
- Ensures personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteers and other department requests.
- Supports other fundraising events, chapter activities, and programs as assigned.
- Executes all other duties as assigned.
- 2 years of work experience including fundraising or relevant business/volunteer experience.
- Knowledge of basic leadership giving strategies and donor life cycle preferred.
- Must be a self-starter, with the ability to collaborate as a team player.
- Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to interface with all levels of staff, volunteers, and donors.
- Experience in event planning, vendor relations, and logistics preferred.
- Experience with computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with Salesforce, WordPress, Greater Giving, Convio/Luminate, and Canva preferred.
- College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Ability to travel within the chapter footprint required.
- Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Additional Information
Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.
Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.