Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Drive our Growth as a Development Coordinator with Easterseals Iowa! In this position you will be a dynamic force driving our organization's success! This role is a fantastic mix of organization and relationship-building, acting as a vital link between our executive team, our donors, and our volunteers. We're currently looking for someone who tackles administrative tasks with energy and enjoys seeing their organizational skills translate directly into real-world impact. If you are passionate about process efficiency and committed to strengthening the relationships that allow us to achieve our mission, this dynamic position offers a substantial chance to make an impact!

Principle Accountabilities Include :

• Volunteer management, including communication, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up.
• Convert volunteers to donors as appropriate
• Scheduling Chief Development Officer and or Chief Executive Officer to meet with major Donors and lawmakers as requested.
• Supports Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer with thank yous and record keeping.
• Schedule Development team meetings, assist in creating agendas, and take minutes.
• Assist with stewardship of donors, including thank you notes and follow-up.
• Work in donor database (CRM,) including entering donor information, grant due dates, and pulling lists for development team as needed.
• Research donors, ensure donor information is updated and accurate.
• Manage and enter all gifts into CRM (checks, credit card / online / QR code, direct ACH payments, and gifts from the National office) and work with accounting to ensure accuracy. Work with accounting on tracking pledges.
• Produce auto-generated thank you letters and send out each week to donors.
• Create and send out weekly donor reports, monthly Development data report, and monthly board reports.
• Manage all memorial donations and ensure thanking, procedure, and follow-up are executed.
• Assist the Development team in all efforts related to fundraising, including support of special events.
• Other duties as assigned

Easterseals Values :

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements :

This is a full-time position that operates on an in-office schedule, five days per week. Candidates must have the flexibility to accommodate occasional non-traditional hours, including evening and weekend availability. The starting hourly wage is between $17.75 to $20.41 per hour and is dependent upon qualifications and previous professional experience. The interview process consists of 1st phone interview with the Recruitment and Talent Development Coordinator and 2nd Department Specific Team Leader. Salary Description 17.75-20.41