Development Coordinator

Just Neighbors seeks a passionate Development Coordinator to grow its fundraising and communication capacity, which will allow us to work with more immigrant and refugee families in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington DC. This position works with the Development Director to create and implement a $1.5 million+ fundraising plan.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Development:

• Manage and implement individual donor campaigns and online giving days
• Steward current donors to ensure renewal and identify prospects who can be cultivated to support the organization through sponsorship, unrestricted and programmatic gifts (includes implementation of cultivation and recognition activities/events for sponsors).
• Work closely with the Director of Development to identify, research, and solicit new potential donors
• Fully utilize the donor management system (Neon CRM) including creating regular reports and analyzing donor/donation analytics
• Oversee donation entry, accuracy of database, donor appreciation and acknowledgement
• Assist the development team with grant proposals and grant reports
• Work with the Board of Directors' development committee to plan and implement fundraising events
• Be available for occasional evenings or weekends for fundraising events or committee meetings
• Be willing to travel to other areas of Virginia, Maryland, and DC for fundraising/development events
• Work closely with the volunteer coordinator to thank and further engage volunteers
• Regularly attend fundraising/development trainings and coalitions to expand fundraising efforts
• Maintain ongoing relationships and communications with fundraising partners (United Way/CFC, Catalogue of Philanthropy, ACT of Alexandria, etc.)

Communications:

• Develop and execute Just Neighbors communications plan which includes in-person, print, and digital platforms
• Manage digital communications through e-newsletters, social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube), and the Just Neighbors website.

Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

Experience with nonprofit fundraising strategies and implementation; knowledge of fundraising principles, ethics, and trends in fundraising; experience with successfully carrying out large and small-scale fundraising events and direct mail/email appeals; proven track record of work in the development field around donor cultivation, stewardship, tracking, and prospecting; commitment to the mission and culture of Just Neighbors.

Skills needed to perform the job:

• Confidence and focus to meet deadlines
• Effective time management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent organizational and communications skills (both oral and written)
• Attention to detail, precision, and accuracy
• Enthusiasm and dependability
• Competency with technology
• Demonstrated skill in Microsoft Office Suite products, CRM software, WordPress, and basic design software (Canva).
• Ability to flourish in a challenging, but community-driven, environment
• Flexibility, creativity, enthusiasm, and a sense of humor