Fundraising Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Fundraising Coordinator

BUSINESS UNIT: Leg Up Farm

LOCATION: Mount Wolf, PA

DEPARTMENT: Development

JOB TYPE: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE: 40+Hrs/Wk, Days & Occasional Evenings & Weekends

REPORTS TO: Development Director

DIRECT / INDIRECT REPORTS: None

PRIMARY INTERNAL CONTACTS:

President/CEO, Executive Leadership Team, Development Director, Department Heads, Staff Members, Interns, and Volunteers

PRIMARY EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Individual and Corporate Donors, Foundations, Government Agencies and Legislators, Civic Groups, and Leg Up Farm Clients and Families

JOB SUMMARY

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a crucial role in fundraising and community outreach as a member of the Development team. This role actively works to cultivate relationships with individual and corporate donors, foundations, government agencies and legislators, and civic groups, along with Leg Up Farm clients and families in efforts to solicit, engage, advocate and/or partner with them on various development initiatives. These initiatives include fundraising efforts such as grant writing, special events, social media, and awareness activities. As part of the Development team, the Fundraising Coordinator will explore and develop new opportunities for both the financial growth of Leg Up Farm and brand awareness of the organization.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

FUNDRAISING

Cultivate relationships with individual and corporate donors, foundations, government agencies and legislators, and civic groups via both conventional and innovative fundraising methods.

• Identify and solicit corporate sponsors.
• Identify and approach individual donors regarding gifting opportunities.
• Cultivate donor relations via regular contact and communications, including face-to-face interactions and tours of Leg Up Farm’s facility.
• Research and identify individual and foundation donors who may support Leg Up Farm programs and specific funding needs.
• Assist in grant writing efforts.
• Assist with the organization’s special events.
• Maintain donor specific data, including tracking direct donor contacts and communications.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Engage with community members to further Leg Up Farm’s mission, raise awareness, and increase service provision.

• Establish and cultivate strong relationships with peers across the organization and throughout the community.
• Present the mission of Leg Up Farm through speaking engagements, facility tours, networking events, and other community engagement activities.
• Represent Leg Up Farm in community initiatives and events that support the organizational brand/goals/strategies and engage key community stakeholders.
• Assist in content creation for Leg Up Farm’s social media accounts.
• Assist in creating compelling communications for donors, families, and the community using a variety of methods.
• Engage in advocacy efforts which shine a light on the challenges Leg Up Farm clients/families face and seek solutions that better their lives.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred

At least two years of work experience in fundraising, direct sales, or business development

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS

Required

Completion of new staff orientation trainings

Completion of First Aid and CPR/AED Trainings

Completion of Mandated Reporter and child abuse trainings

Involvement on board or committee of nonprofit or civic organization(s)

CLEARANCES / BACKGROUND CHECKS, MEDICAL EXAMS, & DRUG TESTING

Required

Current State Child Abuse History Clearance

Current State Police Record Check

Current Federal Criminal Background Check (FBI Fingerprinting)

Compliance with drug testing and satisfactory drug testing results

Valid PA Driver’s license: proof of automobile registration and required insurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Required

Ability to think strategically and creatively about “the big picture”

Excellent planning and organization skills

Proven track record of achieving revenue targets

Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally, both orally and in writing

Ability to work in a team environment to achieve desired goals

Skill using computers and various software programs

Strong partnership building skills

Preferred

Ability to work with Donor Perfect Fundraising software or comparable system

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Required

Strong Commitment to Organization’s Mission, Vision, & Culture of Positive Attitude, Passion, Teamwork, and Respect

High Degree of Personal Integrity and Professional Conduct

High Degree of Flexibility and Dependability

Deep Sense of Compassion and Responsiveness to Client’s Needs

Exemplify the six Guiding Principles of Leg Up Farm:

1. We will remember to HAVE FUN!

2. We are supportive and respect everyone we interact with and treat them as family.

3. We are “present” in all interactions.

4. We foster a “can-do” attitude by focusing on the strengths and creativity of each individual.

5. We are committed to continual improvement, both personally and professionally.

6. We are open to change, so we can be innovative.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee will be exposed to animal dander and hay when in the barn area.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Further, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, or the expectation of continued employment. Leg Up Farm is and will maintain an “at-will” employment relationship with all employees. The employment relationship may be terminated at any time by either party for any reason, or for no reason, with or without cause and with or without notice.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform the minimum requirements and essential functions of this position.

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