Career Opportunities at Dayton History
DAYTON HISTORY
Development Coordinator- Part Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION
The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting Dayton History’s membership program, sponsorship program and fundraising events to achieve annual goals, working with the Director of Development and the Director of Community Development. He/she assists in developing and implementing plans for membership, corporate sponsorships, foundation and government grants, and fundraising events.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assist in creating call packets that communicate sponsorship opportunities and preparing for meetings to retain and recruit sponsors.
2. Assist in grant writing and proposal development to foundations, corporations, and government entities.
3. Assist in ongoing recruitment and organization of the Dayton History Bell Board, our volunteer fundraising event committee.
4. Assist Director of Development, Director of Community Development and volunteer committees in coordinating three major fundraising events annually – Heritage Festival, Dayton Concours d’Elegance at Carillon Park, and Ringing in the Holidays. Duties may include securing auction items, managing ticket sales and guest lists, communicating with vendors, etc.
5. Assist in the planning and implementing of special open houses and events as requested by the Director of Development and the Director of Community Development to achieve fundraising and development goals.
6. All other duties as assigned by supervisors.
LINE OF COMMUNICATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Development and the Director of Community Development and serves as part of the overall development team. He/she will be reviewed annually by the Director of Development in a professional development/performance evaluation process. This process will provide annual goals for the position.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, with coursework in fundraising preferred.
· Strong knowledge of Windows-based software – experience with Raiser’s Edge software required.
· Some event planning experience preferred.
· Basic accounting proficiency required for preparing financial summaries and reports.
· Excellent interpersonal and both written and oral communication skills.
· Self-motivated worker with good project management skills.
· Guest service orientation.
· Ability to be a solid team player.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Amanda Burks, Director of Development