Job Title
Development Coordinator
Company/Organization
Community Cycling Center
Job Description
About the Community Cycling Center
The Community Cycling Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that broadens access to bicycling and its benefits through our hands-on programs, volunteer projects, and neighborhood bike shop. We believe that the bicycle is a tool for empowerment and a vehicle for change.
The Community Cycling Center promotes an inclusive culture and encourages people with diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply. Visit www.CommunityCyclingCenter.org for more information about us.
General Position Summary
The Development Coordinator will work closely with the Development Manager to inspire support from individuals, groups, businesses, and funders to ensure the long-term health of the Community Cycling Center. The successful candidate will be a resourceful problem-solver, with a love for analysis and technical reporting. The Development Coordinator will be based in our office.
Responsibilities
Database and donor management – 75%
• Optimize and manage our donor database, using the Salesforce platform, to ensure that we are communicating effectively with our donor base, including individuals, organizations, and grantmakers.
• Serve as liaison to Salesforce Help Desk/customer support/third-party database contractor.
• Actively learn and improve upon Salesforce database and proactively seek solutions to database recording and reporting challenges.
• Enter donations into database, produce thank you letters within two working days of receiving gift
• Generate donor tracking/reports monthly, or as needed
• Follow policies and procedures to track, reconcile, and report on donations to ensure best practices and ability to plan effectively
Events and promotions – 10%
• Manage 2-3 donor events per year
• Request in-kind donations for events and promotions
Other – 15%
• Develop and maintain hard files as necessary
• Track grant application and reporting deadlines
• Manage large donor mailings, working with printer and USPS
• Prepare mailing lists
• Other fundraising-related duties, as assigned
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 2+ years experience in nonprofit development or database management
• Ability to curiously seek out technical solutions
• Proven ability to work in a team environment and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to problem solve and trouble shoot technical systems
• A passion for fundraising and clean data
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work a flexible schedule, including occasional weeknights and weekends
Desired Skills & Qualifications
• Ability to ride a bicycle a plus
• Prior experience with Salesforce a huge plus
• Experience with and knowledge of local funding landscape
Reports to: Development Manager
Pay rate & benefits: This is a part-time position, 20 hours/week, $14/hour. Benefits include paid time off and a used parts allowance at our bike shop.
How to Apply
Send your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to Jobs[at]CommunityCyclingCenter.org by January 31st. Please include in your cover letter how you learned of the position.