Development Coordinator

Founded in 1867, the Sacramento Children's Home is the oldest active charity in Sacramento and among the most highly respected. SCH is an equal opportunity employer who values an inclusive work environment that celebrates and recognizes the diversity of its employees. At SCH, we appreciate that having employees of many different backgrounds strengthens our organization, and we strive to create a workforce that reflects the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve.

OVERVIEW: The Development Coordinator is a crucial member of the Philanthropy team and is responsible for overseeing a portfolio of mid-level donors as well as several key development programs, including the Crisis Nursery Sustainers Circle; is community facing, responsible for meeting with donors, attending community events and providing tours; assists with grant research and solicitation as well as event sponsorship solicitations; works closely with the Director of Philanthropy to ensure that the Philanthropy team meets department goals and fulfills the philanthropic needs of the agency. The duties and responsibilities associated with this position may evolve as the needs of the Philanthropy department and the agency change; the ability to work in a flexible, ever-changing environment is essential.

DUTIES:

Fund Development, Donor Outreach & Stewardship
Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy on key philanthropic priorities to achieve the philanthropic goals of the agency.
Assist Director of Philanthropy with donor related outreach, including making donor requests, attending community events, speaking on behalf of the agency and providing facility tours.
Assist Director of Philanthropy in securing event sponsorships, in-kind donations, and in-kind services for the organization.
Work with the Marketing Manager to implement the Philanthropy department’s digital fundraising plan through email campaigns, social media and other digital platforms, identifying new digital fundraising opportunities as they arise.
Oversee the Crisis Nursery Sustainers Circle Program and ensure donor retention and continued growth of this monthly giving program.
Work with the Director of Philanthropy to identify new creative opportunities to raise funds for the three highest needs programs – the Crisis Nursery, Residential Program and Family Resource Centers.
Corporate & Foundation Gifts & Grant Management
Conduct grant research to identify new funding opportunities that align with the organization’s mission and funding needs.
Assist Director of Philanthropy with the identification, writing and editing of corporate and foundation grant proposals. Oversee a portfolio of corporate and foundation grants.
Attend and participate in other SCH activities as required.
Attend and/or work evening and weekend events as needed.

LOCATION: 2750 Sutterville Rd. Sacramento, CA 95820

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. With ability to work outside normal work schedule as needed.

SALARY: $31.50 - $35.43 per hour, to start