Development Coordinator
Position Overview:
The Development Coordinator will join a collaborative, professional team that works to connect our community and beyond to the impactful conservation mission of the Bitter Root Land Trust (BRLT). This position provides overall fundraising support for BRLT’s Development Program including donor engagement, solicitation of donations, grant writing, and assisting with event coordination related to development. The Development Coordinator will be the prime manager of BRLT’s donor database software, ensuring accurate and timely data input.
Areas of Responsibility:
General Development (50%)
· Assists the Development Director in the creation and execution of BRLT’s annual fundraising plan.
· Supports fundraising activities through donor cultivation, volunteer engagement, gift requests, recognition, and appreciation.
· Works with Development Director and Communications & Outreach Coordinator to assist with special events and donor engagement opportunities such as the annual Barn Dance, Donor Appreciation Party, donor cultivation events, community partnerships, and any other events identified in the annual Development and Communications Plans.
· Works with Development Director to create and organize mailings (fundraising appeals, planned giving, special campaigns, etc.).
· Other tasks as assigned by the Development Director.
Grant Management (25%)
· Manages both new and existing foundation and partner grants in support of BRLT with supervision from the Development Director.
· Leads the tracking of a grant calendar, grant applications, and reporting deadlines.
· Assists with identifying foundation and partner grant opportunities.
Database Management (25%)
· Manages the organization’s donor database (currently DonorPerfect).
· Tracks and ensures the timely receipt and acknowledgment of all donations.
· Data entry to ensure the accuracy of records, including contact information, recognition, donor cultivation, mailings, etc.
· Creates regular, timely reports and detailed reports as needed.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS in a related field or three to five years demonstrated applicable experience.
- Demonstrated, strong, persuasive written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a diverse, fast-paced team.
- Proactive self-starter who demonstrates a high level of initiative and a commitment to high-quality work.
- Detail-oriented and well-organized. Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or other non-traditional work hours, when needed.
- Demonstrated command of Microsoft Office suite of products.
· Passion for and willingness to champion within the community BRLT’s core mission of conserving the water, wildlife, and working farms and ranches of the Bitterroot Valley for now and future generations.
Preferred Qualifications
· Non-profit or mission-driven professional experience.
· Experience working in a rural western community that is culturally and politically diverse.
· Experience grant writing or applicable experience.
· Experience coordinating events.
· Experience with donor management software.
· Capital campaign experience.
- Experience working with a diverse network of volunteers, including an all-volunteer Board of Directors, committee members, and community members.
- Experience cultivating and developing relationships and community-based partnerships.
Basic conditions of employment form the fundamental performance requirements for continued employment. All employees are ambassadors of BRLT and are expected to support and fulfill the organization’s mission. All employees, regardless of job title, must demonstrate the following minimum requirements for continued employment. In addition, it is the employee’s responsibility to read, understand, and comply with all policies and procedures.
- 1) Donor Relationships: Identify key individuals, businesses, foundations, and partner groups to support the work of the land trust.
- 2) Quality: Comply with established requirements for job performance methods, procedures, and standards.
- 3) Professional Conduct: Comply with established employment policies and practices. Maintain confidentiality of client, member/contributor, and employee information. Accept direction and provide direction in a cooperative and positive manner. Willing to work collaboratively in a holistic team environment.
- 4) Personal Conduct: Engage in personal conduct that is honest, respectful, courteous, and dignified as well as legal, ethical, dependable, and reliable. Demonstrate appropriate dress and personal hygiene.
- 5) Competency: Develop and maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities required for the adequate performance of assigned job duties.
The Bitter Root Land Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer