The Mission: Cowtown S.K.A.T.E. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to the physical, mental and emotional health benefits of skateboarding. Through resource development and capacity building, our work provides goods, education and support to youth in under-served communities.

Cowtown S.K.A.T.E. is the philanthropic arm of Cowtown Skateboards, a for profit company that works in conjunction with one another to help under-served children live stronger, healthier lives through skateboarding.

Learn more at cowtownskate.org

Role Description: As Cowtown S.K.A.T.E. continues to expand its mission, our team must grow as well. The Development Coordinator will be responsible for spearheading the fiscal growth of the organization by collaborating with the Executive Director and Contracted Grant writer. This includes supporting and organizing fundraising campaign efforts, leading donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, managing of the organization’s donor database and assisting in grant writing.

The Development Coordinator is a charismatic, sociable individual who enjoys engaging with stakeholders at every level, from volunteers to corporate donors in a professional and relatable manner. This person enjoys staying engaged by working on a multitude of projects simultaneously, sometimes with other team members.

Role Duties:

Manage and build upon on the organization’s current donor database
Responsible for the development and implementation of best practices for donor engagement, stewardship and retention
Engage with organization’s current donors and develops relationships with prospective donors to drive support
Coordinate with the Executive Director on the planning and implementation of annual fundraising campaigns and events
Analyze fundraising and donor data to create monthly reports for the organization’s leadership
Collaborate with staff, volunteers and board members to identify and secure funding opportunities
Assist in creation of fundraising materials
Communicate with donors, sponsors and partners to build and maintain relationships
Assist with budget management and forecasting development needs for the organization
Plan and implement short and long term development initiatives in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan
Collaborate with the brand and marketing team to create compelling messaging and content for fundraising campaigns and public facing communications
Help foster a positive, inclusive organizational culture.
Assist and leads in researching, writing and submitting grant proposals and applications
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
Minimum of three (3) years of successful nonprofit development/fundraising experience
Ability to pass a criminal background check
Demonstrated ability in securing major grants and gifts from individuals, corporations, foundations, and other private funding sources
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Instrumentl and other CRM platforms including Google Workspace/Suite
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to work independently and within a small, fast paced team environment
Detail oriented mindset with strong problem solving skills
Deep understanding of the development or non-profit sector
Ability to work independently and within a small team environment

Relevant Qualifications:

Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse groups of people ranging from executive leadership to donors and volunteers
Familiarity with fundraising techniques and donor relationship management
Database management experience
Grant writing experience
Passion for nonprofit work and a commitment to the organization's mission

You May Be The Right Fit If:

You are passionate about nonprofit and the social sector
You have an understanding and/or respect of skateboarding culture and the positive impact it has in the lives of young people
You enjoy a flex time and flexible work schedule
You hold culture as a core value and enjoy working with like-minded professionals
You enjoy learning and having your hands in a variety of projects

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