Development Coordinator
Women’s Economic Ventures (WEV), a non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just society through the economic empowerment of women, seeks to hire a non-exempt full-time (40 hours/week) Development Coordinator to work in WEV’s Ventura office. WEV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all inclusive.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Planning, implementation and follow-up for fundraising events including:
- Logistics of invitations, reservation management and all printed materials for events.
- Development and management of event budgets.
- Volunteer coordination.
- Supervise and coordinate all event contractors.
- Works closely with the Development committee and WEV staff to identify and solicit corporate sponsorships.
- Strengthens the Development teams’ donor cultivation efforts through event support and relationship building.
- Maintains a presence at community events and works towards building and strengthening strategic community relationships.
- Coordinates monthly and year-end correspondence to donors.
- Works with the program and marketing staff to build alumni support and engagement in fundraising.
- Supports Development staff and Fund Development Committees.
Performance and Success Measures:
- Seamless execution of events and meetings
- Success in building donor and community relationships
- Professionalism and quality of work
- Ability to perform well with minimal supervision
- Shows initiative
- Able to set and follow priorities
Reporting Structure:
The Development Coordinator reports to the Development Manager. Consults with CEO in absence of the Development Manager.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in fund development
- Event planning and coordination experience
- Fundraising database experience
- Must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of building donor relationships
- Able to think strategically and creatively
- Strong writing, multi-tasking, organizational and time management skills; able to work with minimal supervision
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
- Commitment to WEV’s mission
- Willingness to travel as necessary throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
- Able to adjust schedule to work evenings or weekends
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- E-tapestry database experience
- Existing knowledge and connections with the Santa Barbara and/or Ventura County community.
- Photo editing experience (i.e. Photoshop)
- Website editing experience (i.e. WordPress)
- Graphic design experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Physical Demands:
- Lift and carry up to 25 pounds without assistance
- Sit at a computer, typing for 60-80% of the time
Education:
Minimum: Associates Degree
Preferred: Four year degree in Liberal Arts, Humanities, Communication, English, Sociology or other related field.
Compensation:
$19.00-$23.00/hour; full benefits after 90-day introductory period including health, dental, vision, life insurance, sick & vacation days
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
To apply, send an email with ‘Development Coordinator– Your Name’ in the subject line, along with resume and cover letter, to WEV’s Development Manager at jobs@wevonline.org. In your cover letter, please describe any personal or professional experience with entrepreneurship, if applicable. No phone calls, please.