Job Description

THE ROLE:

The Tisch MS Research Center of New York is hiring a Development Coordinator to join a highly collaborative, intimate, Development team who will play a key role in coordinating and implementing a diverse range of fundraising activities including special events, donor campaigns, institutional giving, corporate engagement, and donor communications. They will work closely with the organization's Development Manager to meet overall department goals to engage more donors, meet financial targets, and maintain ongoing communications with our Board of Directors.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, has impeccable attention to detail, is proactive, and is a strong communicator. This is an amazing opportunity to gain a comprehensive knowledge of non-profit fundraising and build upon existing skills to grow in a development career at a fast pace.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work closely with the Development Manager with all initiatives fundraising including special events, major gifts, foundation and corporate solicitations, marketing, and expansion of donor community.
• Assist with all outreach campaigns to ensure financial goals are met. Tasks can include writing copy, designing materials, working with mailing lists, etc. Assist with implementing existing campaigns as well as creating and launching new efforts.
• Update constituent database on regular basis ensuring all information is correct and up-to-date.
• Create and administer donor acknowledgment documentation as well as tribute cards as needed.
• Help in facilitating Board meetings from scheduling, preparing materials, and writing the minutes
• Assist in relationship building with donors and Board members.
• Support fundraising events; coordinate event logistics including venue research, manage ticket purchases and guest lists; take a lead role in the day of activities.
• Work closely with Marketing to create and implement communication plans for events and the organization's mission, such as; content for online communications, social media, newsletters, website updates, etc. Ensure all communications are in line with organizational brand and goals; ensure materials are up to date and relevant.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant Development experience.

• 2+ years of work experience.

• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to interact with a wide range of people.

• Attention to detail is required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• CRM database software experience helpful but not required.

• Must be able to work independently and be self-directed, while also being able to work as part of a team.

• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and manage deadlines.

Company Description

Tisch MS Research Center of New York is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to finding the cause of and cure for multiple sclerosis. By conducting groundbreaking medical investigations, Tisch MSRCNY accelerates the pace at which research discoveries translate from lab bench to bedside. The Center aims to discover the cause of MS, elucidate mechanisms of disease progression, develop translational research programs that will lead to new therapies, and investigate regeneration and repair in MS.