Fund Development Coordinator

Full-time - Entry Level

Detroit, MI

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Fund Development Coordinator at Downtown Detroit Partnership is responsible for supporting the organization's development efforts, focusing on membership programs, online giving, database management, and corporate partnerships. This role involves managing grant tracking, prospecting, and reporting requirements to enhance fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee DDP's membership program to increase annual membership fees and membership base.
• Manage the planning and execution of the general membership program, including personalized member communications.
• Follow-up and track membership inquiries.
• Manage the fulfillment of membership benefits, including tickets, events, discounted rentals, and recognition in annual reports and on the DDP website.
• Track and manage membership engagement in DDP's online donor database (Salesforce.com).
• Manage the online giving platform, including updates and reports.
• Ensure appropriate and timely acknowledgment and processing of online gifts.
• Capture all online donors in the DDP donor database (Salesforce.com).
• Manage routine correspondence and reconcile gifts with the Accounting Department.
• Maintain DDP's donor and constituent database (Salesforce) and suggest process improvements.
• Contribute to securing corporate sponsorships for DDP's signature events and managed parks and public spaces.
• Assist the fund development team with sponsorship reports and client relations.
• Support grant and other funding requests and reporting requirements.
• Identify grant reporting requirements and create processes to capture and report data.
• Gather data to support the Sr. Manager of Fund Development in submitting grant requests.
• Monitor and report quarterly results, including annual SMART goals and Balanced Scorecard tracking.
• Support activations for rentals and sponsorships and provide event support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 2+ years of related experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated ability to handle donor information with tact and confidentiality.
• Working knowledge of donor database software and social media tools.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain community relationships.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a diverse set of people including clients, sponsors, partners, and team members.
• Deliver friendly, courteous, and professional support at all times.
• Ability to maintain effective tracking and analysis procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Salesforce.

Nice-to-haves

• Positive attitude and ability to problem solve.
• Some evening and weekend work as required.