The Riverside Church is seeking a Development Coordinator to join our Communications & Development team. This role coordinates development initiatives aimed securing major and legacy gifts to increase funding and overall fundraising. This position will include collaborating with clergy and staff, researching and preparing grant proposals, alongside other development functions such as conducting prospect research and processing Sharing Fund grants.
Schedule: Hybrid: Mondays – Fridays or Sundays – Thursdays (Preferred); At least 3-4 days a week in the office
Responsibilities
Major & Legacy Gifts
Cultivate relationships with major gift prospects and identifying new prospects to secure major and legacy gifts.
Coordinate portfolio of donors and prospects.
Support in planning Annual Giving Campaign appeal outreach that focuses on segmentation.
Grants
Identify and research potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government entities.
Develop and write compelling grant proposals and applications tailored to the specific requirements of each funding source.
Maintain master calendar of grants and prospects and all associated files and correspondence.
Administrative Support
Process Sharing Fund grant applications.
Assist in supporting fundraising campaigns and events.
Coordinate reports using Excel for incoming gifts and pledges.
Assist in member, donor, and bequest correspondence.
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree required, with 3-5 years of development experience.
Self-directed, flexible, and able to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detail.
Knowledge of regional community, corporate, family foundation funding sources.
Grant writing experience preferred, and/or high capacity for writing fundraising material.
Prospect research experience desired.
Innovative problem-solver with the ability to be creative, flexible, detail-oriented, and well-organized.
Excellent communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office products; database software experience desired.
Exceptional Candidates Will Have:
Experience with databases such as Raiser’s Edge, Pushpay, Blackbaud, etc.
Experience working in a church or non-profit organization in a development capacity.
Experience in securing major gifts.
Knowledge of email marketing software (e.g., Mailchimp, Benchmark, DotDigital).
Coordinating events.
Benefits: Our organization offers a wide range of comprehensive benefits, including generous time off and a strong emphasis on achieving a great work-life balance.
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
403b
Health Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
Summer Fridays
Hybrid work schedule
35 Hour Work Week
TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment shall be discriminated against in any term or condition of employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are constantly striving to make our organization anti-racist. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. As an employee, you become part of that mission.
No relocation or sponsorship provided.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Religious Institutions
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