The Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) seeks a Development Coordinator to support our growing fundraising program. The position reports to the Director of Development.
This position brings an opportunity to:
- Be a part of a dynamic, growing organization and fundraising program. CVI is now serving more people than at any time in its 60+ year history.
- Develop key skills and build a long-term career in fundraising.
- Expand the impact of philanthropy on CVI’s mission and the lives of people experiencing vision loss.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of 1-3 years of professional fundraising experience
- Demonstrated success in generating donor lists and mailings, processing gifts, preparing grant and reporting calendars, and other development office tasks. reporting requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process and acknowledge gifts, ensuring accurate data entry and donor recognition.
- Track and maintain donor data.
- Write solicitation letters and emails for annual fund campaigns.
- Create and manage mailing lists for donor solicitations and stewardship.
- Manage the grants calendar, ensuring timely submission of proposals and reports and regular stewardship touchpoints.
- Prepare prospect briefings.
- Coordinate quarterly newsletters and bi-monthly client e-newsletters.
- Collaborate with the Marketing Director on social media and blog content.
- Support the Director of Development and event planners in fundraising for and planning the annual gala.
- Provide administrative support for the CEO.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Ability to analyze fundraising data and trends to inform strategy.
- Proficiency with donor management software (experience with eTapestry preferred).
