Benton Community Foundation · 4 hours ago
Development Coordinator
Corvallis, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$19/hr - $23/hr
5+ years expThe Benton Community Foundation (BCF) is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide administrative support to the BCF Development Department and support the Director of Philanthropic Gifts. This role involves managing fundraising activities, donor relations, and maintaining the donor database to enhance BCF's philanthropic efforts.
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Responsibilities
The Development Coordinator manages the administrative functions related to the organization’s development and operational activities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to fundraising activities such as gift processing, donor database management (bank deposits, data entry and reporting), producing electronic and direct mail solicitations, fundraising-related social media communications, event planning and execution and in-person donor stewardship
This position reports to the Director of Philanthropic Gifts and works also tangentially the President & CEO to achieve the Foundation’s development, operational and programmatic goals
Develop expertise in multiple databases providing reporting on fundraising metrics, ensuring data integrity and creating efficiency for donor integration across platforms
Support targeted campaigns by coordinating mailing lists (physical and digital), communicating with vendors, editing email outreach, and creating graphics as needed
Support the planning, promotion and production of events in collaboration with the staff
Interact, support use of the JCJ-LLC by a variety of community organizations. Maintain BCF facilities and reset spaces after use
Posts and otherwise updates information on electronic platforms and social media networks such as LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram
Special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Philanthropic Gifts
Qualification
Required
Team player with a “can do” approach; ability to work in a highly collaborative work environment and self-motivated to take initiative
At least 5 years' experience in customer service, data management, and/or the nonprofit sector
Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail and the ability to prioritize complex tasks with overlapping deadlines
Creative problem solving and flexible thinking, including the capacity to navigate ambiguity and adjust to change
Experience managing customer/donor databases
Experience planning, producing and promoting small to large scale events
Advanced experience working with Microsoft 365 (especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Zoom, Canva, and other platforms and knowledge of electronic media including but not limited to e-newsletters, word press applications, and various social media platforms
Willing to learn and expand knowledge of BCF's policies in the field of community foundation donor relations
Proven track record of building and maintaining long-term relationships
A successful candidate must be bondable; any job offer will be subject to a background check
Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex and confidential information in person or virtually, on the phone, and through email
Exercises good judgment and decision-making capabilities
Demonstrates empathy, courtesy, friendliness, and consideration
The ability to independently prioritize daily tasks, problem solve and increase productivity through innovation
Benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Retirement plan
Health insurance
Company
Benton Community Foundation
The Benton Community Foundation enhances local communities through philanthropy, providing grants to nonprofit organizations, scholarships to students, and a wide range of products and services to community members who wish to give back to the causes they're passionate about.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Christopher Quaka
President/CEO
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