You may not be considering a career in the nonprofit world, but your heart and soul might be telling you otherwise. Maybe you’ve been reevaluating your greater purpose both personally and professionally. Your inner voice keeps telling you that you should be getting so much more out of your career. With all this global uncertainty, you might be thinking the best thing to do is just stay put.

Keep in mind that most successful people in this world flourish in tough times. Why shouldn’t you? Maybe it’s time for you to combine your purpose with your talents and move forward in a new direction. A direction that enhances your career growth by providing you the pathway to reach your fullest potential and encourages you to thrive.

Imagine yourself having a direct, positive impact on the lives of individuals in our community as they overcome extraordinary barriers so they can achieve a meaningful and productive livelihood.

This position will report to the Director, Fund Development and support the Fund Development team with day-to-day operational, administrative, and coordination functions. This person will work closely with the members of the team and will provide support for the organization’s fundraising events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Department administrative support (60%), including:
  • The production of the Development calendar, meeting agendas/notes/action items, slide decks and follow-up materials, grant reports and applications, maintain department records, event, and meeting coordination.
  • Calendar and coordinate Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) days and clothing drives (CDs) externally with corporate donors and internally with respective departments.
  • Tour organization and support.
  • Field in-coming requests via phone and email.
  • Cultivation and stewardship activities as requested. 
  • Management of Development digital and printed material/collateral and reordering as needed with Marketing. 
  • Research donor prospects and maintain a donor prospect portfolio.
  • Management of ghost email accounts.
  • Management of mid-level corporate donors in support of the DEV Coordinator’s fundraising efforts.
  • Solicitation and stewardship of lapsed donors and entry-level donors.
• Event support (40%), including:
  • Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, budgets, tracking and communicating with event RSVPs, pre-event planning with vendors and speakers, day-of-event management, and important follow-up stakeholder engagement.
  • Organize event materials.

SKILLS:

• Project support with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and completion within a dynamic, fast-paced, and team environment. Proactive approach to managing time-sensitive and competing workloads.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills in both verbal and written form. Experience in thinking strategically, creatively, and independently.
• Positive attitude with a commitment and passion for problem-solving, program impact, and continuous process improvement.
• Computer proficiency including Microsoft Office products, particularly Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook (experience with databases, auction software, and other electronic tracking systems a plus).
• Technically savvy to learn company CRM system.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION:

• Able to remain in a stationary position (both sitting and standing) for extended periods of time (50%).
• Able to move about inside the Career Center to access files, call donors, event coordinators and volunteers, etc.
• Able to operate office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copy machine and fax
• machine.
• Able to move equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds for various events.
• Able to move, traverse – move to access documents, files, supplies, etc.
• Must be able to work from a computer sending email, view electronic documents, and stare at a computer screen for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours per day with intermittent breaks).
• Frequently communicate with donors and volunteers who have inquiries about the organization’s mission and services. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

BENEFITS:

This full-time position is eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage for up to 80% coverage on a base plan for the employee as well as AFLAC supplemental policies, paid vacation, paid sick time off, and more. Life insurance and additional supplemental benefits are also offered.

As an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, Working Wardrobes does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.