Description
SUMMARY: Under the Development Officer, this full-time position will support the department in reaching and/or exceeding organizational fundraising goals. Additionally, the Development Coordinator is tasked with donor stewardship and correspondence, direct mailing efforts, grant management, and assisting with special events relating to the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s Development Committee and Second Century Board. The Development Coordinator must exemplify basic knowledge of fundraising skills.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage all gift entry (individual, corporate, and foundation) in Bloomerang; maintain accurate donor records through weekly/monthly reporting; and coordinate closely with the Accounting Associate to ensure financial reconciliation.
Support the Development Plan and execute activities targeting one-time and recurring gifts, including annual appeals, end-of-year giving, online giving, and stewardship efforts for donors under $4,999.
Work directly with the Development Officer to identify, cultivate, and solicit donors across all campaigns. This includes conducting prospect research, scheduling fundraising appointments, and assisting with major gift solicitations.
Serve as the organization’s primary grant writer and manage all phases of the grant cycle in collaboration with the Development Officer and other directors, actively seeking new corporate and foundation support through grants and sponsorships each quarter.
Run acknowledgement letters weekly to ensure all donors are promptly thanked and accurately recognized on all promotional materials.
Support the Development Officer as staff liaison for the Second Century Board and the Governance Committee and assist with meeting logistics, orientation, and giving.
Play a supporting role in planning fundraising and donor cultivation events.
Participate in other duties as required by the Development Officer or President & CEO, such as presentations and special events outside the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Advocate and promote the Oklahoma Hall of Fame to community and civic organizations by getting involved as schedule allows.
Duties otherwise assigned.
Requirements
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in nonprofit management, or experience working in a nonprofit environment.
Fundraising experience preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft products.
Previous experience with database management preferred (Bloomerang a plus).
Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team-based environment.
Enthusiasm for the Oklahoma Hall of Fame’s mission to tell Oklahoma’s story through its people.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and stand; must have visual acuity to read and draft reports, memorandums, and other printed matter, and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee will work year-round in both an office environment and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment varies from quiet to loud; situations characteristic to working with school-age children are common; and travel to other sites within the metropolitan area are possible.
The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
TO APPLY:
Complete in its entirety the Employment Application and Consent to Background Check located at OklahomaHoF.com.
Attach current resume and cover letter detailing your experience.
Email to Alaina Conley Development Manager, at ac@oklahomahof.com.
