Walking Mountains ยท 2 days ago
Development Coordinator
Avon,CO,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expWalking Mountains is seeking a highly organized Development Coordinator to provide essential administrative and logistical support to the Development Team. The role involves supporting fundraising events, managing auctions, and assisting with donor relations to ensure successful operations within the department.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Support the Development Team with the planning and execution of our A Taste of Nature annual gala (early July)
Lead the administration of ATON live and online auctions, including solicitations as well as item, gift certificate, photo and logo procurement and related tracking, description writing, auction displays and winner fulfillment
Support the Development Manager in all aspects of non-fundraising development related events, including, but not limited to, EdVentures, Corporate Partner activations, and the Holiday Open House
Responsible for venue setup and breakdown, F&B, and remote meeting A/V set up for various meetings and initiatives, including Development Team, Development Committee, ATON Committee, and Board of Trustee meetings and retreats
Maintain Development Team storage area and tracking/replenishment of inventory, including event decor, supplies, and donor apparel and alcohol inventory
Obtain in-kind donations to support development related events as needed from time to time (e.g. flowers, alcohol, food, services)
Support the Development Manager in the creation and maintenance of individual non-fundraising event budgets against budgeted expenses for the fiscal year
Support the Development Manager in the creation and maintenance of event planning timelines and action items for non-fundraising development related events and initiatives
Support the Development Team by conducting prospect and current and lapsed donor research
Assist the Development Manager in exploring a possible second event to engage the next generation of donors
Represent Walking Mountains at all Eagle County Gives meetings and events and provide the minimum required level of volunteer support to maintain its membership status
Participate in regular Development Team, Development Committee, and All-Staff meetings along with All Staff and Development retreats
Create individual annual plan
Attend community events as requested to provide logistical support
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Extremely well organized with the ability to efficiently multi-task
Excellent written and oral communication skill
Strong interpersonal skills, an upbeat attitude and a calm, professional demeanor
Ability to interact with donors and prospects with a 'hospitality mindset'
Strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite along with the proficiencies necessary to quickly utilize Bloomerang (donor database), including experience utilizing Excel, Google Sheets and Google Docs to fulfill the requirements of the position outlined above
Effective collaborator, when working across departments, including Development, Programs, Marketing, and Finance, along with outside vendors and partners
Attention to detail, timelines and related deadlines
Preferred
1-2 years of previous event management and production skills; eye for organizing events that appeal to donors and prospects
1 year of non-profit work
Experience with cash and in-kind solicitations or similar sales or non-profit experience
Benefits
Heath, Dental and Vision insurance program
401K match program
Professional development funding opportunities
Discounted ski pass & WMSC program registration fees
Access to discounted clothing and gear programs
15 days PTO in the first year
2 days for volunteer opportunities
12 days of sick leave for you or to care for a member of your immediate family
12 holidays
Company
Walking Mountains
Walking Mountains is a leading environmental education organization that fosters stewardship and builds transformative partnerships across Eagle County, Colorado.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dani White
Special Events & Partnersips Manager
Sherri Hahn
Director of Special Events and Corporate Partnerships
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