Development Coordinator

ABOUT THE POSITION
SCR is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented administrative professional to join our team as Development Coordinator to perform gift entry and fundraising database administration. This position will provide a wide range of tasks to support operational functions, donor relations, and event assistance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, a high level of professionalism, the ability to work occasional evenings or weekends, and a commitment to SCR’s mission.

ABOUT THE ROLE
• Perform accurate daily data entry and processing of all fundraising gifts;
• Produce daily and weekly financial reports and work closely with the Accounting department to ensure reconciliation of gifts;
• Provide other gift processing activities, including generating monthly pledge reminders and maintaining monthly automatic credit card billing;
• Maintain accurate database constituent records and perform periodic data cleanup;
• Build lists and extractions in database for a variety of projects and reports, including mailing lists, prospect research, constituent listings, fundraising appeals and year-end data/report;
• Maintain fundraising data administration including campaign and membership structure, utilities and system tables in the database;
• Serve as liaison with the Accounting department for tax preparation and annual audit;
• Process and prepare gift acknowledgments, as needed;
• Develop database dashboards to support and report on development activities;
• Configure and maintain data integration between the database and development contribution webpages;
• Update and maintain documentation for core functions of the position;
• Represent Development at monthly Tessitura User Group meetings;
• Perform donor and prospect research and screenings;
• Provide administrative support to front-line fundraisers and Development-related Board committees, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and minutes;
• Provide support for the department including filing, copying, calendaring and mailing;
• Assist with and attend donor benefit events, opening night celebrations, and other development related events;
• Interface with donors as needed to answer questions, assist with ticketing or other customer service needs;
• Provide weekly administrative coverage for SCR reception;
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

ABOUT THE PERSON
• Bachelor’s degree in the arts, humanities, communications, or similar field is preferred;
• Two years of administrative support experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting;
• Acute attention to detail and organization in producing error-free deliverables;
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Experience with Tessitura or other CRM databases is preferred;
• A high level of comfort with technology and eagerness to learn multiple development software platforms;
• Excellent customer service and written/verbal communication skills;
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality;
• Ability to prioritize work and demonstrate initiative while working independently;
• Embraces teamwork and thrives in a team environment;
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends required;
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging and enthusiasm to nurture an anti-racist work culture.