The Development Coordinator will provide essential support to ensure Beacon Academy is able to reach its ambitious fundraising goals. This role will report to the Director of Development & Engagement and will focus on donation and database management, ensuring timely gift acknowledgments, providing logistical support for Beacon Academy’s annual cycle of fundraising campaigns and events, and preparing for and following up on development-related meetings. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the donor receipt and acknowledgement process, as well as revenue reconciling, in a timely and consistent manner.
• Utilize the donor and volunteer database to log and maintain detailed records of development activities as well as current/historical donor and volunteer information, etc.
• Conduct research on identified donors and prospects, including through online platforms and from senior leadership and board members.
• Assist in the managing of fundraising appeals and event invitation mailing logistics.
• Provide logistical support for a variety of moves management activities (such as 1:1 meetings, house parties, and large scale events like the Spring Celebration) that drive donor and prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies, including the creation of invitation lists, event registration management, post-event follow-up, thank you notes, etc.
• Support volunteer recruitment and management activities, e.g., collecting information for CORI background checks, coordinating scheduling and volunteer activities, as necessary.
• Attend select development strategy meetings and serve as primary note-taker to log, identify, and prioritize next steps.
• Assist Director of Development & Engagement with other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in development or a similar field
• Demonstrated ability to embrace and share Beacon Academy’s mission and its commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of community members with fairness, respect, consistency, and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and meet agreed-upon timeframes
• Demonstrated ability to be well-organized, work independently and within a team, with the ability to multitask, set work priorities, track projects, and meet deadlines
• Superior writing, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to proofread work
• Strong computer skills including ability to use MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Workspace
• Expertise with development databases, Raiser’s Edge preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• This position works on site in our school office environment.
• This position requires the ability to work using a computer for long periods of time.
• This position must have the ability to lift up to 5Ibs.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume to hr@beaconacademy.org with the subject line “Development Coordinator”. Only candidates who submit all requested materials will be considered. No phone calls, please.

Beacon Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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