Development Coordinator

Description

About Interfaith Community Services:

At Interfaith, we empower individuals and families in need by providing essential resources and services with compassion and integrity. Together, we foster a community of hope, accountability, and dignity. 

Founded in 1979 in direct response to rising rates of hunger and homelessness in North San Diego County, Interfaith Community Services works to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness by Helping People Help Themselves. Interfaith is the most comprehensive nonprofit social services agency in North County, providing both immediate safety net services and long-term, life-changing programs designed to meet the holistic needs of people in crisis. Together, in partnership with 250+ diverse faith communities, more than 650 recurrent volunteers, and a growing staff of over 200, Interfaith provides a safe haven and pathway towards self-sufficiency for more than 17,000 community members annually. 

If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a service-driven environment, we invite you to be part of our mission!

What You'll Do:

In the Development Coordinator role, you’ll collaborate with Development department staff, donors, and volunteers, and programs staff to implement development goals. This position will be responsible for forging and developing working relationships with donors, volunteers, and the community, nurturing their connection to the organization. Duties include maintaining donor databases, implementing fundraising campaigns, representing the agency to the public, and effectively acknowledging the donors.

• Establish and cultivate relationships with donors of all types and appropriately move forward towards asking for charitable gifts
• Represents the agency at community events and outreach opportunities through public speaking and presentations 
• Initiates contact and follows up with donors and prospects in collaboration with other Development staff, CEO, and volunteers, as appropriate 
• Keeps up-to-date records in donor database, accurately tracking all interactions, gifts, tours and correspondence 
• Initiates contact and follows up with individual donors and prospects in collaboration with other Development staff, CEO, and volunteers, as appropriate
• Regularly interacts with donors, including thank you letters and personal correspondences 
• Works closely with the communications team support fundraising needs among all communications and marketing channels
• Pulls lists and occasionally prepares various donor reports 
• Writes and reviews donor proposals, making direct solicitations when necessary
• Collaborates with development staff to ensure completeness and accuracy of donor data
• Assist in planning and execution of all annual giving activities like golf tournament, donor recognition events and Change Your Mind Festival and funds raised
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Who You Are:

You're passionate about making a lasting impact, whether supporting individuals directly or enhancing our organizational effectiveness. To thrive in this role, you'll:  

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred
• 2+ years of prior development experience, preferred
• Knowledge of donor databases, preferred

Location: Onsite/Escondido

Hourly Rate: $20.00-$25.00

Hours: Monday- Friday: 9am-5pm

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

· Paid Time Off

· Paid Holidays – 13 scheduled

· Flexible Work Schedules

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

· AD&D / Group Life Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts – Medical and Dependent Care

· Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan

· Early Release Days!

· Work Anniversary Bonuses

· Tuition Reimbursement and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility

· Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

· Home Ownership Assistance Program

· Casual Work Environment

· Professional Growth and Career Development Opportunities

Interfaith is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, pregnancy, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, nationality, sex, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Interfaith will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.