Vail Valley Foundation · 1 day ago
Development and Gifts Coordinator
Avon, CO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$24/hr - $26.50/hrVail Valley Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Vail Valley through various community initiatives. They are seeking a Development and Gifts Coordinator to assist with event management, donor communications, and administrative support for the Development Department, ensuring smooth operations throughout the year.
Non ProfitPerforming Arts
Responsibilities
Assist with event guest list management, event tracking, and related database tasks
Provide general administrative support for the Development Department, including scheduling, meeting notes, and agenda preparation
Support donor communications, RSVP tracking, and event logistics for major events such as GoPro Mountain Games, Bravo! Vail, Vail Dance Festival, Birds of Prey, First Light First Tracks, Black Diamond Ball, and others, including Formstack creation, nametag preparation, and billing support
Support and update development calendars, event lists, and guest lists for donor events throughout the year
Support Development events
Handle billing responsibilities
Accurately process incoming gifts (checks, wires, stock, online, recurring, and event-related gifts) using Raiser’s Edge and other donor management systems, following established batch entry and reconciliation procedures
Support daily gift entry, ensuring all gifts are entered promptly and with attention to detail; maintain supporting documentation for each transaction
Prepare and send tax acknowledgement letters using Letterbox, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery; update templates as required
Maintain donor records, including updates to addresses, contact information, and constituent codes; assist with database maintenance and data integrity projects
Support monthly and renewal mailings for memberships and donor stewardship
Other ad hoc duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferred. Or a combination of relevant experience in nonprofit operations, or related areas
Proficiency in scheduling meetings, taking notes, supporting agenda creation, and providing general administrative support
Capacity to work independently as part of a strong team
Strong leadership, initiative, and interpersonal skills
Excellent management and organizational skills, ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with flexibility, and the capacity to generate innovative solutions and strategies
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Eagerness to provide support to the greater Vail Valley Foundation staff as available and necessary
Experience with or capacity to learn Microsoft Office Suite, Blackbaud, Formstack, and other systems, preferred
Preferred
Experience with or capacity to learn Microsoft Office Suite, Blackbaud, Formstack, and other systems, preferred
Benefits
Affordable HDHP employee and family health insurance plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account with company match
401k retirement plans with company match
Basic life insurance
Short and long term disability plans
Paid time off: 4+ weeks accrual on year 1
Volunteer paid time off
Employee Assistance Program
Free employee ski pass
Tickets to shows at the Vilar and The Amp
Discounts at The Amp and Vilar concessions
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Vail Valley Foundation
Since 1981 the nonprofit Vail Valley Foundation has been committed to providing leadership in athletic, cultural, educational and community-based endeavors to enhance and sustain the quality of life in the Vail Valley for its residents and guests.
Founded in 1981
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase