Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Development & Events Coordinator
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
POSITION SUMMARY
The Development & Events Coordinator collaborates with staff leadership and the Board of Directors to implement a comprehensive development program aimed at building and strengthening MCBA’s membership, individual giving, and sponsorship programs. This position coordinates MCBA’s individual giving, membership, and sponsorship programs, provides coordination for special events, and maintains the member and donor database to support MCBA’s ongoing growth and strategic initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Development and Fundraising Initiatives (50%) Membership, Individual Giving & Annual Fund
Coordinate and manage individual giving and membership programs, including preparation of all mailings, list generation, data entry, gift acknowledgements, matching gift requests, and overseeing the membership benefits program
Establish, maintain, and enhance positive relationships with members and donors through personal contact, excellent customer service, and effective administration
Help identify new sources of individual and institutional support, and research prospective donors
Work with Administration and Tech Coordinator to run & analyze reports regarding membership and donor participation and trends, including tracking fiscal-year goals
Sponsorships
Develop corporate and foundation sponsorship plans annually with guidance from Associate Director
Cultivate and secure sponsors for MCBA events and programs
Coordinate sponsorship details to ensure that timelines and sponsor benefits are met
Work with Administration and Tech Coordinator to run & analyze reports regarding sponsorship participation and trends, including tracking fiscal-year goals
Other Development Support
Work with staff and Board of Directors to implement and assess annual fundraising plans
Research and provide administrative support for corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals, supporting materials, and reports
Support the Marketing & Communications Manager in developing fundraising content for print, web, and social media
Provide general support for staff leadership and the Board of Directors’ fundraising and stewardship activities
Help promote and deepen a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization, especially by establishing relationships with members and encouraging their engagement as donors
Represent membership & development at key MCBA events and outreach activities
Data Management (25%)
Manage Development, Membership, and Special Events transactions and activities in Altru CRM (MCBA’s constituent database)
Input membership and donation transactions, maintain accurate gift entries, and organize donor files; generate acknowledgements in a timely fashion
Input sponsorship transactions, maintain organized sponsor files, and generate acknowledgments in a timely fashion
Use Altru CRM to generate segmented mailing lists, appeal letters, and member renewals
Work with other staff to ensure data health, including managing duplicate records, accurate data entry, and updating constituent records as needed
Support the Administration and Tech Coordinator in tracking organizational and program statistics for reporting and analysis
Event Management (20%)
Work with department heads to coordinate staff, interns, and volunteers for all fundraising and program events, including exhibition openings, open houses, donor cultivation events, and other special events as scheduled
Manage development event logistics, including staffing, room set-up, catering, ticketing, and other event needs
Support marketing and promotional efforts in collaboration with marketing staff
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, sponsors, and other external partners
Administrative Support (5%)
General office support, including managing incoming and outgoing mail; monitoring office supply needs and placing orders as needed; maintaining office organization
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: serving as a positive and supportive member of MCBA’s team; attending select meetings, program activities, and special events; understanding and adhering to MCBA’s policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to MCBA’s mission and demonstrated interest in the book arts
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the nonprofit sector
Knowledge of development and fundraising best practices
Specific experience in one or more of the following areas: membership, annual fund, major gifts, online fundraising campaigns, corporate and foundation giving, and sponsorship
Proficiency in a fundraising and donor management software system (Altru or other Blackbaud CRM preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize projects appropriately
Exceptional interpersonal skills; friendly, professional demeanor, and positive phone presence
High level of competency with Microsoft Office applications
A great sense of humor!
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Commitment to contributing to a work culture that is inclusive, equitable, and antiracist
BENEFITS
Separate paid vacation and sick time accrual, an annual personal day, and 10 paid holidays a year
401(k) plan
Health insurance (85% employer paid) and dental insurance (50% employer paid)
Employee-paid flexible spending accounts, vision insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability, hospital insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Free studio rental, discounts on workshop registrations, and discounts on retail and consignment purchases
Professional development opportunities
A supportive, creative, and light-hearted staff team to work with
Hybrid work options
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Development and Fundraising Initiatives (50%) Membership, Individual Giving & Annual Fund
Coordinate and manage individual giving and membership programs, including preparation of all mailings, list generation, data entry, gift acknowledgements, matching gift requests, and overseeing the membership benefits program
Establish, maintain, and enhance positive relationships with members and donors through personal contact, excellent customer service, and effective administration
Help identify new sources of individual and institutional support, and research prospective donors
Work with Administration and Tech Coordinator to run & analyze reports regarding membership and donor participation and trends, including tracking fiscal-year goals
Sponsorships
Develop corporate and foundation sponsorship plans annually with guidance from Associate Director
Cultivate and secure sponsors for MCBA events and programs
Coordinate sponsorship details to ensure that timelines and sponsor benefits are met
Work with Administration and Tech Coordinator to run & analyze reports regarding sponsorship participation and trends, including tracking fiscal-year goals
Other Development Support
Work with staff and Board of Directors to implement and assess annual fundraising plans
Research and provide administrative support for corporate, foundation, and government grant proposals, supporting materials, and reports
Support the Marketing & Communications Manager in developing fundraising content for print, web, and social media
Provide general support for staff leadership and the Board of Directors’ fundraising and stewardship activities
Help promote and deepen a culture of philanthropy throughout the organization, especially by establishing relationships with members and encouraging their engagement as donors
Represent membership & development at key MCBA events and outreach activities
Data Management (25%)
Manage Development, Membership, and Special Events transactions and activities in Altru CRM (MCBA’s constituent database)
Input membership and donation transactions, maintain accurate gift entries, and organize donor files; generate acknowledgements in a timely fashion
Input sponsorship transactions, maintain organized sponsor files, and generate acknowledgments in a timely fashion
Use Altru CRM to generate segmented mailing lists, appeal letters, and member renewals
Work with other staff to ensure data health, including managing duplicate records, accurate data entry, and updating constituent records as needed
Support the Administration and Tech Coordinator in tracking organizational and program statistics for reporting and analysis
Event Management (20%)
Work with department heads to coordinate staff, interns, and volunteers for all fundraising and program events, including exhibition openings, open houses, donor cultivation events, and other special events as scheduled
Manage development event logistics, including staffing, room set-up, catering, ticketing, and other event needs
Support marketing and promotional efforts in collaboration with marketing staff
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, sponsors, and other external partners
Administrative Support (5%)
General office support, including managing incoming and outgoing mail; monitoring office supply needs and placing orders as needed; maintaining office organization
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to: serving as a positive and supportive member of MCBA’s team; attending select meetings, program activities, and special events; understanding and adhering to MCBA’s policies and procedures
QUALIFICATIONS
Commitment to MCBA’s mission and demonstrated interest in the book arts
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the nonprofit sector
Knowledge of development and fundraising best practices
Specific experience in one or more of the following areas: membership, annual fund, major gifts, online fundraising campaigns, corporate and foundation giving, and sponsorship
Proficiency in a fundraising and donor management software system (Altru or other Blackbaud CRM preferred)
Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize projects appropriately
Exceptional interpersonal skills; friendly, professional demeanor, and positive phone presence
High level of competency with Microsoft Office applications
A great sense of humor!
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends
Associate’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience
Commitment to contributing to a work culture that is inclusive, equitable, and antiracist
BENEFITS
Separate paid vacation and sick time accrual, an annual personal day, and 10 paid holidays a year
401(k) plan
Health insurance (85% employer paid) and dental insurance (50% employer paid)
Employee-paid flexible spending accounts, vision insurance, accident insurance, short-term disability, hospital insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Free studio rental, discounts on workshop registrations, and discounts on retail and consignment purchases
Professional development opportunities
A supportive, creative, and light-hearted staff team to work with
Hybrid work options
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