Breakthrough T1D · 1 day ago
Development Coordinator
Breakthrough T1D is a leading global type 1 diabetes research and advocacy organization focused on improving lives through innovative therapies and community support. The Development Coordinator will support fundraising efforts and volunteer engagement, ensuring a positive experience for participants while driving revenue growth for the Chapter.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
The Development Coordinator will be assigned a fundraising focus to champion and grow team acquisition, retention while supporting teams in achieving their year over year fundraising goals
Support the coordination of fundraising and non-fundraising efforts directed by supervisor, in collaboration with all Chapter staff as well as the Regional and National resource teams, and volunteer leadership
Contribute to the short, mid and long-range strategic planning for the success of the Chapter’s entire event program
In partnership with Chapter staff, manage the development, ongoing cultivation and stewardship of a portfolio of teams for fundraising events
In partnership with Chapter staff and volunteer committee members, help manage event logistics, including kick-off and rally events, day-of and subsequent celebratory gatherings
Supports other Chapter development strategies, activities and events as assigned
Participate in fundraising related meetings as assigned
Assist with event planning and execution, family engagement events. Ensure that event logistics and budget/timelines are met for each assigned activity
Proactively seek out and identify new leads. Develop, cultivate, and steward these leads as they become part of the Chapter’s program
In partnership with Chapter staff, help to identify and recruit volunteer leadership for relevant events
Partner with the volunteer committees, including recruitment, engagement and retention of committee members
Develop and maintain impactful, meaningful and donor-centric relationships with teams, volunteers, event participants, sponsors and community partners
Ensure personal accountability for meeting deadlines and responding to volunteers and other department requests
Maintain a basic understanding of JDRF’s mission and research therapeutics
Support fundraising and other mission and outreach activities designed to increase the identification, education, cultivation, and stewardship of fundraisers, donors, participants, and volunteers
Learn and effectively utilize key systems and tools (this may include Luminate Online; Greater Giving; One Cause, Event Brite Sales Force Marketing Cloud)
Strategically and consistently utilize CRM data management tool to maximize efficient and effective moves management of donor pipeline
Support the development and execution of plans for assigned projects and/or events. Develop and assist in delivering presentations as requested
Maintain standards for all programs established by the National Program Teams to ensure that Breakthrough T1D’s fundraising and program priorities are always incorporated
Comply with BreakthroughT1D’s financial policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and complete financial records as required
Respond to and follow through with all inquiries, needs, complaints and/or issues in a prompt and courteous manner
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all proprietary information
Qualification
Required
College degree or equivalent experience
4 years' experience, 2+ years fundraising experience
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 and volunteers
Ability to create and manage processes that enhance the efficiency of staff work while allowing for donor centricity
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and databases
Detail oriented
Ability to travel within the chapter footprint. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 403(b) retirement plan
Voluntary benefits
Flexible spending and commuter benefit accounts
An employee assistance program (EAP)
Life and disability insurance
Performance-based bonuses
Generous paid time off
Company
Breakthrough T1D
Breakthrough T1D is the only global organization with a strategic research plan to end T1D.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.05MKey Investors
Perficient
2025-11-10Grant· $0.05M
2025-04-08Grant
2017-03-03Grant· $3M
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