Development Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Development Coordinator

LOCATION: Oakland, California

STATUS: Exempt

APPLY BY: Open Until Filled

Organization Overview

This position, available immediately, is an exciting opportunity to join the staff at PolicyLink. PolicyLink is a national research and action institute advancing racial and economic equity by Lifting Up What Works®. We are dedicated to improving the lives of the 100 million people in America who live in or near poverty, particularly those facing the barriers of structural racism. We are currently working remotely. Please visit our website at: www.policylink.org.

Position Overview

The Development Coordinator will be critical to the Development Department’s success in meeting PolicyLink’s fundraising goals. The Coordinator will support the development team with data management, grant portal management, project management, fundraising operations, and prospect research. This position will report directly to the Director of Institutional Giving and join a Development team with a Chief Advancement Officer, a Director of Donor Engagement, and a Development Manager.

This is a unique opportunity to support the development team of a well-established organization. This role is perfect for individuals who are passionate about equity and want to work at the nexus of the racial equity movement: long-term strategic goals and incubating grassroots movements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Project manage the grant process, including submitting proposals and reports to donor portals.
• Manage the Development Department’s financial and gift processing systems, including prompt data entry of projections, pledges, and gifts received, tracking donor correspondence, and generating gift acknowledgment letters.
• Administer the Development Department’s usage of Salesforce, including record maintenance and data entry.
• Assist in creating and maintaining Salesforce dashboards for moves management and progress-to-goal reports.
• Maintain Salesforce data for tracking and reporting on incoming grants.
• Maintain departmental files, documents, and procedures.
• Assist with scheduling donor meetings.
• Assist in the in-house logistical planning of cultivation events (including managing guest list and coordinating production of materials).
• Draft, edit, and/or proofread a broad range of materials for current and prospective donors.
• Manage online giving campaigns and cultivation of donors (including acknowledgments and regular correspondence).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• 3–5+ years of experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization.
• Prior experience in Development CRM preferred (Salesforce/ Raiser’s Edge).
• Aptitude for conducting research, gathering data, analyzing information, and preparing reports and other materials.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,000–$90,000, dependent upon experience.

Additionally, PolicyLink provides a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, ancillary benefits, access to Flexible Spending Accounts, commuter expenses, and generous leave benefits.

How To Apply

We accept online applications only.

Please note: No phone calls please. Only those selected to participate in our hiring process will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

PolicyLink strongly values equity and believes in a just and fair society where all can participate, prosper, and reach their full potential. We work toward a more inclusive world and as such we are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, skin color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. PolicyLink is committed to maintaining a diverse and multicultural working environment.

“Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.”

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