Groundwork Jacksonville – Development & Communications Coordinator

Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

Fundraising: ▪ Working closely with the Director of Development, support the development and execution of the organization’s overall fundraising strategy ▪ Develop and execute an annual giving strategy that outlines all appeals for the year, financial goals, and targeted campaigns for loyal, lapsed, and new donor acquisition ▪ Coordinate and execute the annual calendar of development activities and programs ▪ Closely manage GWJax’s donor prospect list by tracking assigned solicitors and capturing most current donor strategy ▪ Support CEO in scheduling donor meetings, preparing donor proposals, and facilitating donor follow-up ▪ Plan and implement stewardship and recognition of donors including Trailblazer and sponsor benefit fulfillment, individual stewardship plans for key donors, stewardship events, and thank you calls ▪ Oversee all elements of GWJax special events including mailing lists, invitations, budget, food and beverage, event details and follow up ▪ Cultivate members to become donors Communications: ▪ Prioritize and communicate social media, web and collateral needs to communications consultant ▪ May develop communications tools independently, or in coordination with communications consultant ▪ Serve as the primary point of contact for the Emerald Trail 5K/10K and Earth Day ▪ Coordinate quarterly membership activities, incentives and promotions ▪ Manage minor web updates such as staff and board, job postings, events ▪ Facilitate Emerald Trail and Creek restoration tours ▪ Coordinate requests for photos, video and collateral assets ▪ Update marketing and development documents as necessary Donor Database: ▪ Oversee the utilization of GWJax donor database to include creation of new records, gift entry and processing, timely gift acknowledgment, and maintaining donor records ▪ Track all gifts and pledges; prepare campaign pledge agreements and pledge reminders; follow up on outstanding pledge commitments ▪ Create and produce appropriate donor and gift reports for CEO and Board of Directors

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required. ▪ Minimum of three years of fundraising experience; transferable skills, such as direct sales, may be considered in lieu of direct fundraising experience. ▪ Prior experience with directing and managing annual funds. ▪ Prior experience with donor relations and stewardship preferred. ▪ Prior experience with non-profit membership programs preferred. ▪ Demonstrated ability to accept and apply feedback, follow leadership, and align with organizational decisions. ▪ Self-motivated; able to multi-task with excellent attention to detail and deadlines; and can perform successfully without regular supervision. ▪ Excellent oral and written communication skills. ▪ Experience with donor outreach and events management, annual and membership appeals. ▪ Computer proficiency with Google Docs and various Microsoft Office applications ▪ Proficiency with databases or donor management software a plus. ▪ Ethical compliance with fundraising best practices, as defined by the Association for Fundraising Professionals. ▪ High integrity and commitment to personal and professional excellence. ▪ Interest and commitment to GWJax’s mission. ▪ Willingness to work flexible hours as necessary. ▪ Willingness to travel in local Jacksonville as necessary.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. ▪ Minimum of three years of fundraising experience; transferable skills, such as direct sales, may be considered in lieu of direct fundraising experience.

Salary/Salary Range

Commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

To apply, for further information or to discuss this position, please contact John Erstling at john@inspirephilanthropy.com or 904.476.1470.