Development Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

This is a full-time position located in our Fairview Heights, IL administrative offices. This position reports directly to the Director of Philanthropy and will have responsibility for event planning, volunteer management and recruitment for the Development Team while providing excellent service and embracing our mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and manages fundraising and cultivation events. Including all timelines, planning, production and on-site coordination and wrap up following each event.
• Responsible for managing the Development Department calendar, meetings and events
• Assist with donor prospect research, including new and existing donor profiles and corporate support opportunities, and philanthropy.
• Produce and manage organized reports on prospects based on a combination of data from donor databases and available financial records.
• Administer and oversee the redesigned agency volunteer program including, but not limited to recruitment, screening, orientation and training of volunteers and cultivation to better meet our mission at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services.
• Champion, as the leader of all supply drives, including Hope for the Holidays and Back2School in a manner which improves results in number of individuals impacted, efficiency and timeliness.
• Help facilitate communication among staff, volunteers, internal/external contacts, and donors.
• Assist with community outreach events and assist in preparation of presentations for key stake holders.
• Other duties as assigned to assist the Development Department and to meet agency fundraising goals.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Outgoing, creative and goal driven individual.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with database management for fundraising.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through effective goal setting, meeting deadline and using time efficiently.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information and communication.
• Must understand and have the capacity to work with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• DCFS/CANTS Clearance

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Marketing preferred.
• Three years related work experience. Will consider a combination of education and experience.

CARE & TCI

One of the essential job functions of any position within the agency is to align your performance with our overarching philosophy of CARE. All decisions, actions, communication, and performance should align with the six CARE principles (Developmentally Focused, Family Involved, Relationship Based, Ecologically Oriented, Competence Centered, and Trauma Informed). Not only must you complete the CARE training with satisfactory participation, but you must then put that training into practice in your everyday work.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Outgoing, creative and goal driven individual.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with database management for fundraising.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously through effective goal setting, meeting deadlines and using time efficiently.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information and communication.
• Must understand and have the capacity to work with individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• DCFS/CANTS Clearance

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Management, Marketing preferred.
• Three years related work experience. Will consider a combination of education and experience.