L’Arche Greater Washington DC Hiring for Development Coordinator at Virginia Full Time

L’Arche Greater Washington, DC provides housing and support services to adults with intellectual disabilities in a community life of mutual transformation and joy! L’Arche GWDC serves hundreds of people in the wider community, of many different backgrounds, by offering a place of belonging and growth. Our Development Coordinator will be an innovative thinker and task-driven person who holds a wide range of fundraising responsibilities. A successful Development Coordinator will seek to enrich relationships while communicating L’Arche’s mission and raise the resources needed to further L’Arche’s impact.

Supervised by: Director of Development and Communications

Supervises: Interns and volunteers as applicable

Key Responsibilities:

1. Gift-processing and database management 30%

· Daily management of fundraising record keeping and documentation in CRM system, and collaboration with finance team for coding and reconciliation.

· Preparation and distribution of all gift acknowledgements and tax receipts.

· Processes all general inquiries via phone, email, and physical mail.

2. Coordination of fundraising activities 60 %

· Manage annual giving program:

o Execute campaigns and appeals through various media (mass mailings, email marketing, etc.).

o Collaborate with Communications and Outreach Manager on messaging and strategy for digital fundraising campaigns, annual reports, etc.

o Develop fresh tools to connect with new audiences of potential supporters.

· Donor cultivation and stewardship:

o Manage donor experience and stewardship plans for current, prospective, and lapsed donors to them in the work of L’Arche and grow their annual giving.

o Create innovative ways to acknowledge and show donors the impact of their gift; exceed donor expectations with creative ways to show our appreciation.

· Lead corporate sponsorship strategy

o Design and implement strategy and solicit gifts to support spring fundraising event.

3. Development and Communication team coordination 10%

· Coordinate development team meetings and board development committee meetings.

· Co-work with Friendship Builder to extend the L’Arche community through friend-raising.

· Manage relationships with third party fundraising organizations, event coordinators, and other development and communications vendors.

· Create and collaborate on key website functions

Other Development and Communications duties as assigned, based on needs, skillset and interests!

Qualifications:

· Experience and desire to work with people with disabilities.

· Ability to communicate the mission of L’Arche with passion and integrity.

· Ability to thrive in a donor-driven environment.

· Optimistic and proactive approach to detail-oriented work.

· Motivated by creating new relationships and meeting strategic financial goals.

· Effective time management, prioritization with strong initiative and independence; a self-starter and idea generator.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing and communications systems.

· Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and experience making direct fundraising solicitations.

· Solid understanding, or ability to learn of CRM system.

· Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of experience in Nonprofit development, preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

· Meaningful, mission-based, and community-focused work.

· Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, 5% matching 401k contributions after 1 year.

· Professional Development Opportunities with inclusion focus.

· Flexible schedule 60% virtual, 40% in person, with some evenings and weekends.

· Hourly rate between $18-$28, based on experience.

· Local travel within the DMV occasionally required.

L’Arche Greater Washington, DC is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
mandatory vaccine. office distancing and masking. surveillance testing.

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations