First Coast Women’s Services-Community Engagement Coordinator (East)

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

Relationship Building: - Initiate and cultivate relationships in a specified geographical area with potential donors, existing donors, businesses, grantors, and other collaborative partners. - Direct donor solicitations in specified geographical area for mid-level donors, community organizations, and churches. - Conducts thorough prospect research and identification activities for the organization; devises and implements specific strategies to develop relationships with individual donors, churches, para-church organizations, and corporations - Inputs relationship-building efforts into e-tapestry and reports efforts and results bi-weekly to Development Director - Works with Donor Relations Manager to further cultivate new donors and re-engage lapsed donors Grant Writing: - Researches and writes grant applications to increase the capacity of the centers in geographical focus - Reports to oversight organizations to ensure positive relationships with grantors Public Relations: - Develops and maintains strong working relationships with key contacts within the community, identifies potential fundraising opportunities, and recommends a course of action for entering these opportunity markets - Represents the organization in civic organizations and other public forums Event Planning (small-scale) - Research and implement new small-scale event opportunities to raise awareness and to raise funds - Plan and facilitate small-scale events (i.e. open houses, lunch and learns, appreciation breakfasts, etc.) to create new relationships, cultivate existing relationships, and show appreciation for mid-level and major donors in geographical focus area

Qualifications

Be a committed Christian who demonstrates a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Exhibit a strong commitment and dedication to the Pro-Life position. Agree with and be willing to uphold the Statement of Faith, Core Values, and policies of the organization. - Ability to prioritize and manage several milestones and projects efficiently with minimal supervision - Ability to network and foster positive relationships in the geographical area specified, both individually and through collaborative partnerships - Professional written and verbal communications skills - Ability to work well with a team to promote ministry initiatives - Experience fostering positive relationships with current and potential ministry partners - Excellent interpersonal skills - Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and coordinate projects with internal and external constituents - Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations - Excellent follow-through skills, results-oriented, work well in cross-functional environment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, & Publisher), Canva, and E-tapestry

Education and Experience

Minimum 3-5 years of experience at a Christian/non-profit agency preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Development

How to Apply

Please submit cover letter and application to Development Director, Jennifer Pace at jpace@fcwsprc.org