Development Coordinator - Kalamazoo, United States - MRC Industries

MRC Industries

Verified Company

Kalamazoo, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Development Coordinator

Department:
Development and Marketing

Job Classification:
Exempt

Pay Range:

Minimum:
$37,400

Midpoint:
$41,600

Maximum:
$56,160

Reports To:
Director of Development, Marketing and Retail

Why work here:
At MRC Industries, we offer a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation, values diversity, and promotes professional growth. We are dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community engagement. Join a team committed to fostering inclusivity and making a positive impact on people's lives.

Job Summary:
The Development Coordinator will locate and write grant proposals to be submitted to foundations, corporations, and governmental agencies. Manage grant progress, submissions, and due dates. Write grant reports and submit as mandated by grantors. Maintain records regarding grant status and deliverables. Communicate with internal program managers to ensure viability of deliverables to grantors. Identify and expand donor base, aid in donor research and donor database management, donor recognition, and special fundraising events.

Promotes positive community presences and mission enhancement utilizing a results-orientated approach to increase public awareness and name recognition for MRC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide input and assistance in the agency's fundraising programs, to include the annual giving, major gifts, special gifts, planned giving, memorial and tribute, foundation and corporate contributions.
Develop and implement specific campaigns, planned giving, charitable trusts, endowments, and development projects.
Assist in the production of annual fundraising events and appeals.
Utilize management database to plan, implement, and evaluate specific fund development programs and campaigns; ensuring effective management, review and analysis of donor statistics and information is reported.
Responsible for agency grant writing, and to research foundation and governmental awards, prepare proposals, assist in preparation of annual reports, grant proposals and special appeals/projects as needed.
Assure the complete and thorough maintenance of all necessary documentation for timely and accurate recording of fund development activities.
Stays abreast of current events, news and trends to integrate into agency relationships and opportunities in the community.
Staff tabling events that create awareness of the agency.
Completes other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Criminal records, driving and recipient rights screening required. Valid Michigan driver's license, good driving record and the availability of licensed, insured vehicle for use on the job required.

Education and Experience:

Minimum:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred:
Associate or bachelor's degree in business, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of 2 years of experience working in nonprofit fundraising, grant writing, or marketing
Experience with management of database/Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems
Handle confidential prospect and donor information with sensitivity, integrity, and accuracy
Demonstrate strong organizational and analytic skills and able to prioritize workload
Ability to work evenings and weekends for outreach, networking and donor events as needed
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required

Physical Requirements: