Development Coordinator

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Job description

Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County
Development Coordinator - Job Description

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Reports to: Board of Directors / Board President

FLSA Status: Exempt

Prepared date: October 2021

SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Development Coordinator is responsible for the fundraising initiatives of the Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County including but not limited to writing grants, organizing fundraising events, and building relationships with stakeholders. The Development Coordinator will also work with the Board of Directors to help manage the shelter's finances. The Development Coordinator directly supports the mission, goals, objectives, strategic plans and development of the Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County and serves as agency spokesperson in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements, in collaboration with the board of trustees, a Strategic Fundraising Plan designed to accelerate the accomplishment of the CommunityHumane Shelter of Steuben County mission and position the organization for long- term success and viability. The plan should include: Organizing major giving programs/events (Casino Night, annual appeal, more)
• Researching and applying for grants
• Fostering and growing relationships with current donors and finding new donors
• Creating a plan for the endowment
• Tracking and assessing fundraising metrics
• Administers fiscal management program including the preparation of the operating budgets. Oversees the authorized and proper expenditure of funds and ensures that all funds, physical assets and other property of the agency are appropriately safeguarded and administered. Oversees all agency accounts.

• Facilitates a volunteer program that encompasses fostering, support of daily shelter activities, and support of special events

• Manages the shelter's social media presence and marketing plan

• Represents the shelter as the chief spokesperson. Seeks out and maintains community contacts with government officials, agencies, civic groups, organizations, and the media. Attends pertinent workshops and seminars, maintains membership in professional organizations.

• Attends monthly board of directors meetings to present reports and apprise them of important issues, successes and new ideas. Assists the various board committees with their specific assignments. Serves as one of three liaisons between the board and staff.

• Collaborates with the shelter management team, staff, and board of directors on a regular basis to review reports, procedures, and problems and develop plans, goals, and strategies.

• Stays abreast of current animal welfare issues as well as the changing needs of the community. Responds to community concerns regarding animal and agency issues.

• Models the shelter philosophy and mission in their work throughout the organization.
• Serve as liaison in Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County legal affairs.Supervise and direct Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County vendors, contractors and consultants to assure performance under their agreements with Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County in compliance with Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County budget and other restraints imposed by the Board of Directors. Ensure that satisfactory relationships exist between Insurance Agents, Consultants, Accountants, Vendors and other (possible) contractors.

• Other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.

Supervises volunteers for the Community Humane Shelter of Steuben County based on the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to interviewing and training volunteers, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding volunteers; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have demonstrated experience in fundraising for a nonprofit organization, including annual funds, volunteer drives, planned giving and budget management.

• Must have a working knowledge of animal shelters, animal rights or wildlife rehabilitation centers.

• Must have experience working with and coordinating multiple tasks using staff and volunteer resources, especially training and accommodating Board and Board

Committee members in their organizational functions.

• Must be able to use a variety of resources including social media, spreadsheets,

Greater Giving, etc.

• Must be able to meet and deal with the public in a tactful and diplomatic manner, communicate effectively with other individuals, and be able to objectively evaluate challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Important considerations for this position include a sincere interest in and knowledge of the philosophy of animal rights issues and of animal health care; a demonstrated knowledge of organizational and financial procedures for nonprofit agencies; a creative and dynamic approach to fundraising opportunities; demonstrated skills in human resource management and strong leadership abilities.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
College degree or equivalent education and experience combination. Master's degree preferred but not required.

Grant writing experience is preferred. Experience with a nonprofit organization is helpful.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topic to public groups and/or boards of directors. Computer skills are required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts for budgetary purposes.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal odors or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Angola, IN: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location