JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. JDRF’s goal is to progressively remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until we achieve a world without T1D. JDRF collaborates with a wide spectrum of partners and is the only organization with the scientific resources, policy influence and a working plan to bring life-changing therapies from the lab to the community. As the largest charitable supporter of T1D research, JDRF has invested nearly $2B in research over the past 45 years and is sponsoring scientific research in 17 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.jdrf.org.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease.

BROAD FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION:

The Development Coordinator will organize, coordinate, implement and expand a variety of the Chapter’s programs, events and development activities that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and that grow the Chapter’s revenue through corporate, individual, volunteer, and other community involvement. 

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fundraising
• Auction (Live and Silent) through Gala
• In coordination with Gala Chair and Development Director, recruit, train and work with Auction Chair(s), to include Live, Silent and/or special fundraising programs during gala
• Work with Auction Committee to achieve budgeted revenue targets through acquisition and promotion of items for live and silent auctions
• Steward auction item donors to ensure retention of high value gifts year over year
• Oversee all data entry and management processes related to auction, including item entry, write ups, presentation, night of logistics and close-out
• Corporate and Leadership Giving Development
• Support Chapter staff and volunteer leadership to achieve year over year growth in corporate, individual and foundation giving
• Manage a portfolio of small to mid-size corporate partners in order to meet annual corporate revenue targets
• Assist in preparation of proposals, presentations and corporate recruitment/stewardship events
• Provide support with individual and foundation prospects, to include:  prospect research and identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship
• Prepare proposals and presentations for prospect
• Chapter Donor Events
• Provide support for donor cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year
• Oversee logistics of these events, including invitations, guest list, rsvp and event programs
• Provide follow-up and stewardship for all guests and hosts of these events

SKILLS AND WORK EXPERIENCES:

• 2-3 years+ of fundraising experience – working with donors and understanding of donor development and gift acquisition
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to connect and collaborate with various groups
• Experience working with volunteers in order to achieve desired fundraising results

TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Passion for JDRF mission and for serving others
• Strategic and creative thinker
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Results driven
• Ability to adapt as an independent worker and as a supportive team member

JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.