Best Buddies International · 1 day ago
Coordinator, Development - 2890-2574
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$43K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expBest Buddies International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Coordinator, Development will collaborate with the State Director to secure sustainable funding through fundraising events, individual giving campaigns, and donor relations while promoting Best Buddies initiatives in the community.
AssociationCommunitiesNon Profit
Responsibilities
Support State Director in managing and implementing development initiatives to meet statewide revenue goals, including by not limited to, signature fundraising events, foundation and corporate giving, individual giving, and annual giving campaigns
Responsible for special event logistics including, but not limited to, vendor management, contract compliance, guest lists, database reports, show flow, in-kind donations, etc
Assist in securing, where applicable, in-kind donations such as food, beverage, gift bag items, and silent/live auction items
Develop and manage the stewardship process of all donors, including processing gifts and thank you letters
Identify, cultivate, and develop volunteers capable of making personal commitments and becoming directly involved in the solicitation process on behalf of Best Buddies
Collaborate with local and senior donor relations staff to create messaging for digital appeals including Giving Tuesday, regional Giving Days, and year-end giving campaign
Research grant opportunities and assist with development of applications and reports
Construct prospect lists of potential donors to meet established revenue goals
Assist in the development and maintenance of fundraising reports and online fundraising conducted through peer-to-peer fundraising sites
Work with staff to ensure compliance with donor relations 'best practices', including acknowledgments, special recognition, and successful maintenance of donor tracking systems
Create a strong presence for Best Buddies statewide through public speaking, community involvement, public service announcements, social media campaigns, news releases, and other community engagement initiatives
Develop relationships with local influencers, public relations professionals, news organizations and advertising
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or at least four years relevant experience
1-3 years of fundraising experience, including special events planning, donor cultivation and external communications
Strong project management skills, including planning, analysis, attention to detail, problem-solving, and ability to effectively multitask
Must be adaptable and able to quickly and effectively develop and balance multiple relationships and get results from a variety of people
Strong presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to exert influence, inspire others, and articulate the mission, goals, and activities of Best Buddies with passion and enthusiasm
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with database management systems (i.e. Summa, Salesforce, Raisers Edge)
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain a positive and professional demeanor in fast-paced event environments
Superior initiative, drive for results, self-assessment skills, and ability to lead individuals and teams in setting and achieving challenging goals
Must be comfortable engaging with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and working with them in a supporting role
Must travel, use a personal cell phone, and work evenings and weekends as necessary to accomplish job responsibilities
Automobile with applicable insurance
Company
Best Buddies International
Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) that creates opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0MKey Investors
Community Foundation of Howard CountyBlue Cross and Blue Shield of TexasIllinois Prairie Community Foundation
2025-01-08Grant· $0M
2024-07-25Grant
2024-04-24Grant· $0M
Leadership Team
H
Holly Goshin
Senior Director, Best Buddies Living
Recent News
2025-10-12
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