JDRF's mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers throughout the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter: @JDRF

The Development Coordinator role is an opportunity to join the newly reorganized Southern & Central Ohio chapter and work closely with a strong chapter team and local leadership, regional partners and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapter. 

The Development Coordinator organizes, coordinates, implements and expands a variety of the Chapter’s programs 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. This includes taking a lead role with the JDRF One Walk Kings Island peer-to-peer fundraising event and partnering with the chapter staff team to execute elements chapter wide events including the Columbus Promise Ball, Cincinnatian of the Year Gala, and Bourbon and Bowtie Bash. The role also includes leadership over the chapter’s community engagement activities, namely volunteer coordination and outreach across the chapter footprint.

Responsibilities:

• Supports and maintains the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF and the chapter’s fundraising strategies and business needs.
• Coordinates, evaluates and expands fundraising and non-fundraising programs.
• Helps manage events and donor development activities for the Chapter including development of annual plans for assigned activities, including goals, objectives and follow-up.
• Identifies, recruits and develops volunteers for all assigned committees of the chapter. This primarily includes the JDRF One Walk Kings Island and Outreach volunteers and committees.
• Plans and coordinates meetings, agendas, and activities. Prepares presentations, materials, and reports. Assists in the functioning of the Chapter’s daily operations, projects, and tasks.
• Ensures that the logistics and budget/timelines are met for each assigned activity. 
• Networks with the national/regional resource teams and other JDRF chapters to encourage and share new ideas and best practices.
• Ensures accurate recording of information in database, file system, and/or records. Creates, updates, and revises as needed.
• Responds to and follows through on inquiries, needs, complaints and/or issues in a prompt and courteous manner. Accountable for meeting deadlines, responding to volunteers, Executive Director and other department requests.
• Maintains a good understanding of JDRF’s mission and research cure therapeutics.

• Minimum of 2-3 years of fundraising experience or relevant business/volunteer experience.
• Must be a self-starter while also being collaborative and an amazing team player!
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, such as coordination of people and resources,
  planning, and resource allocation, as well as ability to develop presentations, reports, and business correspondence, manage files and records, and coordinate other office procedures. 
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills. Active listening, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Effectively multi-task, establish priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment. Highly efficient in time management and can meet deadlines under pressure. Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.
• Experience with computer systems and databases. Proficient in Microsoft Office. 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to travel locally required. Occasional evening and weekend work required as needed. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. 

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information:

To protect the health and safety of our employees, all employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and have a COVID-19 booster shot regardless of location or position. This includes those with remote status. Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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