Development Coordinator Donor Relations

2 weeks ago


Houston, United States Harris County Full time

**Position Description**:

- The Development (Donor Relations) Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing engagement strategies to enhance and grow revenue with assigned donors. This primary focus of this position is to support the annual fundraising operations including beneficial corporate, foundation and individual relationships. This position is part of a team responsible for increasing resources needed to support The Children’s Assessment Center’s (The CAC) program and community impact priorities.
- Manages assigned donor relationships (e.g., individuals, foundations, and corporations) to increase engagement and revenue.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
- Achieves annual fundraising goals with assigned donors, including overall fundraising revenue and development team metrics.-
- Strategically secures funds outside of annual fundraising operations to support events, grants, volunteer opportunities, campaigns, and community outreach projects.-
- Discovers donors' giving objectives to identify opportunities that align with The CAC's goals.-
- Create solicitation and year-round engagement strategies to retain current donors and cultivate new prospects.-
- Writes donor solicitation proposals (e.g., general operating, program operating, project funds).-
- Supports implementation of communications strategy, primarily through social media platforms as appropriate.-
- Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data input for assigned donors.-
- Maintains current understanding of The CAC's initiatives, focus areas, successes, and overall results to communicate effectively with donors and at community/fundraising events.**Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer**Requirements**:
**Education**:
- Bachelors degree, required.**Experience**:
- Two to five years experience in fundraising, marketing, public relations, communications, or event planning.-
- Proficient in social media platforms, including developing, maintaining, and marketing through those information channels, required.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
- The ability to convey a high degree of commitment and passion for mission of the CAC.-
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and take initiative with mínimal supervision.-
- Excellent written and oral communication skills that are effective with a diverse range of audiences including board members, volunteers, internal staff, donors, executives, potential funding partners and all constituencies.-
- Strong computer skills and ability to become proficient in relevant software.-
- Proficiency with core social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn in a workplace setting.-
- Functional knowledge of local employers, education institutions, governmental agencies, and nonprofits specifically those located within Harris County.-
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational skills, required.**Preferences**:
**Education**:
- Bachelors degree in Communications or Marketing, preferred.**General Information**:
**Position Type and Typical Hours of Work**:
- Full Time position-
- Monday-Friday | 40 Hours per week**Salary**:
- Depends on Qualifications-
- Based on 26 pay periods**Additional Information**:

- Applicants need to pass a Criminal and CPS Background check.
- E-Verify upon hire - unless this is not necessary in the posting and can be relayed during the interview process

**Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and drug screen.**

**BENEFITS**
- Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
- The following list of benefits is offered _**_only_**_ to employees in _**_regular_**_ _**_(full-time)_**_ positions:_
- Medical Coverage
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Wellness Plan
- Life Insurance
- Long-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
- Accrual rates increase based on years of service
- Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
- Professional development opportunities
- Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
- Healthcare Reimbursement Account
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:_
- Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
- Flexible schedule (varies by department)
- Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

**For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website**:



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