Development and Communications Coordinator

Overview

Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.
Job Details

Salary: $60,000–$70,000 (commensurate with experience)
Schedule: Monday‑Friday 9:00 am–5:30 pm
Primary Responsibilities

Manages and assists the VP of Development and the Communications Manager as well as department staff, with all department needs as required.
Manages, updates, and maintains constituent information and records as needed.
Maintains accurate fundraising database of past and present contributors, as well as future gifts (pledges), and other Development files.
Oversees, prepares, and maintains documentation records of policies and procedures for the fundraising database system.
Prepares daily data entry, weekly, monthly, hourly, and periodic reports on gifts, pledges, and outstanding pledges from the fundraising database as requested.
Prepares end‑of‑fiscal‑year constituent giving report for publication in the Financial Annual Report.
Researches and identifies new donor prospects.
Processes checks and credit card payments with confidentiality; reconciles Development database gift records with Accounting Department records.
Liaises with donors, board members, and outside counsel when dealing with donations, bequests, pledges, and stock gifts.
Works with Bloomerang technical support representatives to solve problems and apply new techniques.
Drafts correspondence and/or reports.
Creates collateral to support the Development and Communications department as well as operational divisions of Chimes.
Sources and posts content on social platforms to promote advertising and awareness of Chimes.
Assists in the planning and coordination of major fundraising events, including all aspects such as logistics, talent, constituents and vendor relations.
Creates and manages a volunteer committee for events.
Works with public relations firms as requested for agency events and communications campaigns.
Processes gifts and creates acknowledgment letters.
Sends cards and acknowledgments for memorial or special remembrance donations.
Handles administrative and financial duties with judgment and accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Attends and participates in in‑service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.
Works cooperatively with others, including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co‑workers, individuals served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
Acts as a positive role model for individuals served and Agency staff, approaching situations with humor and grace, with an attitude of customer service and a "roll‑up‑your‑sleeves" mentality.
Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible administrative work; experience working in fundraising and development; knowledge of fundraising software; proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Preferred proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Canva).
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral; ability to professionally interact with internal and external constituents.
Ability to work independently in a team environment.
Excellent administrative and clerical skills.
Benefits

Competitive Pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement options
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) with Employer Match
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
Discounts through "Tickets at Work"
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