<span>Development Coordinator</span>

$39,520 - $47,840/Yr

Benton Community Foundation - Corvallis, OR

Full-time - Entry Level

Corvallis, OR

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Development Coordinator at Benton Community Foundation (BCF) plays a crucial role in supporting the Development Department through administrative and operational tasks. This position is integral to fundraising activities, donor relations, and maintaining the donor database, contributing to BCF's mission of enhancing the community through philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative functions related to the organization's development and operational activities.
• Participate in fundraising activities including gift processing and donor database management.
• Produce electronic and direct mail solicitations for fundraising campaigns.
• Plan and execute fundraising-related social media communications.
• Support event planning and execution, including in-person donor stewardship.
• Maintain and update BCF's donor database, ensuring data integrity and reporting on fundraising metrics.
• Coordinate mailing lists for targeted campaigns and communicate with vendors.
• Post and update information on electronic platforms and social media networks.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by the Director of Philanthropic Gifts.

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience managing customer/donor databases.
• Experience planning and promoting events of various scales.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, and Canva.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good judgment and decision-making capabilities.
• Empathy, courtesy, and friendliness in interactions with others.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks and problem-solve effectively.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program