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Development Coordinator- Part Time (32 hours / week)

DAYTON HISTORY – Carillon Historical Park

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 Development Manager 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. Manage membership database, including all membership and gift data, and ensure records are kept accurately.
2. Assist in developing and implementing programs for retaining current members and for acquiring new members.
3. Perform membership renewal functions by sending reminder notices in ongoing and timely manner based on schedule determined with Development Manager.
4. Produce Annual Fund appeals on an ongoing and timely manner based on schedule determined with Development Manager.
5. Produce regular reports to track the effectiveness of membership and annual fund programs.  Recommend options for continuous improvement.
6. Assist in creating call packets that communicate sponsorship opportunities and preparing for meetings to retain and recruit sponsors.
7. Assist in grant writing and proposal development to foundations, corporations, and government entities.
8. Assist in ongoing recruitment and organization of the Dayton History Bell Board, our volunteer fundraising event committee.
9. Assist Development Manager, 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.
10. Assist in the planning and implementing of special open houses and events as requested by the Development Manager and the Director of Community Development to achieve fundraising and development goals.
11. All other duties as assigned by supervisors.

LINE OF COMMUNICATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
The Development Coordinator reports to the Development Manager and the Director of Community Development and serves as part of the overall development team.  He/she will be reviewed annually by the Development Manager 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:
Elise Hafenbrack, Director of Community Development
Dayton History
1000 Carillon Boulevard
Dayton, OH  45409
or email to: ehafenbrack@daytonhistory.org