Job Description
The Development Coordinator role is an opportunity to join a strong Chapter team and work closely with the Executive Director and local leadership, regional teams and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Chapter.
The Development Coordinator will organize, coordinate, implement and expand a variety of the Chapter’s programs and development activities that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors and that grow the Chapter’s revenue through corporate, individual, volunteer, and other community involvement.
Responsibilities include:
- Support and maintain the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF. Understand the strategic direction and purpose of the organization and support the Chapter’s fundraising strategies and business needs.
- Coordinate, evaluate and expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the chapter Executive Director, and in collaboration with the resource team and volunteer leadership.
- Help manage events and donor development activities for the Chapter. Help develop annual plans for assigned activities, including goals, objectives and follow-up. Develop and deliver presentations as required, and provide input and suggestions.
- Partner with the Executive Director to identify, solicit, recruit and develop volunteers for all assigned committees of the chapter. Assume primary responsibility for key Development activities in partnership with all appropriate team members. Identify areas that require improvement to ensure the success of each committee.
- Plan and coordinate meetings, agendas, and activities. Prepare presentations, materials, and reports. Assist in the functioning of the Chapter’s daily operations, projects, and tasks.
- Manage and maintain accurate and complete financial records. Submit reports to the chapter Executive Director and others as assigned. Ensure that the logistics and budget/timelines are met for each assigned activity. Conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine the success of each applicable assigned activity.
- Network with the national/regional resource teams and other JDRF chapters to encourage and share new ideas and best practices.
- Ensure accurate recording of information in database, file system, and/or records. Create, update, and revise as needed.
- Respond to and follow through on inquiries, needs, complaints and/or issues in a prompt and courteous manner. Accountable for
meeting deadlines, responding to volunteers, Executive Director and other department requests.
- Interface with and serve as a liaison for all levels of staff and volunteers. Maintain steady communication between team members and committee leaders.
- Maintain a good understanding of JDRF’s mission and research cure therapeutics.