The mission of Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter is to provide a safe haven, high-quality care and hope for the future to children who have been abandoned, abused or neglected.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Since opening in 1993, the Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter (NWACS) has cared for more than 8,500 children in crisis from throughout the state of Arkansas. Our capacity of 48 beds, state-of-the-art complex, on-site school and on-site counseling services make us unique among children’s emergency shelters in Arkansas and our region. The combination of these features creates a stable, secure and loving environment where children who have experienced abuse, abandonment or neglect can begin to heal.

OUR VALUES:
Compassion: Recognize and meet the needs of children with respect, sensitivity and unconditional love;
Excellence: Set the standard for high-quality service to children by performing above the expected; 
Integrity: Strive with our words and actions to be worth of the trust placed in us.

The Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter seeks a passionate, detail-oriented, results-driven professional to serve in the role of Development Coordinator. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Development and Marketing, the Development Coordinator is responsible for conducting a full range of activities required to support the research, preparation and submission of grant proposals, as well as provide key administrative support for the development, marketing and communication area.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage grants calendar across multiple program areas to ensure all reporting requirements are met.
• Assist with the writing and submission of all grant proposals and report to foundations and corporations.
• Research foundations and corporations to identify new opportunities to fund current operational and program needs.
• Assist with the collection of program and budget results, submit reports to grantors on time.
• Maintain all foundation, corporate and individual records in the donor database.
• Comply with all grant reporting as required by foundation/corporate donors.
• Assist with fundraising projects and attend and support all NWACS events.
• Create and distribute monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed.
• Responsible for the processing and recording of donations received daily.
• Responsible for data entry into donor software system and ensuring information is updated and accurate.
• Responsible for preparation and mailing of all donor acknowledgement letters.
• Support appeal letter mailings, e-blasts and other outreach efforts as directed.
• Support Development and Marketing Committee and other event committees including: communication, agendas development, attend meetings, provide meeting notes, and track deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Director, Development and Marketing.

• Twenty-one years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a grant writing position, preferably in a nonprofit development office.
• Experience in nonprofit administration, maintaining development files and donor software.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• High-energy, self-starter with a passion for the Children’s Shelter mission is essential.
• Exemplify NWACS’s values and hold high professional and ethical standards.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with peers, support staff, volunteers, supervisors, and other professionals.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail; ability to work in a high-paced environment managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Flexible and adaptive style with an ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office, experience with Abila donor software a plus.

The demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Tasks may involve walking, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and lifting for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Some evening and weekend work events required.
• Must pass all criminal history and child maltreatment background checks.
• Must submit to pre-employment drug screen as well as random drug screens when directed.
• Valid driver's license, proof of personal automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record required to drive shelter vehicle for shelter business.
• Must maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding all Children’s Shelter residents' information in accordance with NWACS policy and all applicable Federal and state laws/regulations.
• Attend and participate in mandatory trainings, staff meetings, and all other events, as required.
• Set, maintain, and communicate appropriate personal and professional boundaries.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely manner per NWACS procedures.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NWACS offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary based on experience. For consideration, qualified candidates are requested to submit a detailed resume and cover letter.