Open Position

Fundraiser Coordinator

Position Title: Fundraiser Coordinator/Director

Classification: Part-time

Reports to: Executive Director

Compensation: Depends on Experience; and productivity

Position Summary

General Qualifications:
Candidates must have excellent verbal communication, written communication, and sales ability.
Candidates will be outbound calling/ recruiting local business and community leaders through telephone to volunteer/participate in a local fundraising event. Candidate must have a friendly and professional speaking voice with strong phone etiquette skills, positive and energetic attitude, and strong desire to meet goals and commitments. Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office is very helpful.

General Areas of Responsibility:
Vendor contact and coordination
Volunteer coordination
Program registration and support
General clerical

Specific Responsibilities:
Close association with Executive Director and General Manager. Coordinate contact with outside vendors for various non-profit needs. Seek and participate in strategic opportunities for professional development. Participate in staff meetings and activities and other Knuckle Up Sports, Inc. activities as required.

Other duties as assigned:
Fundraising coordinator position Under general directions and supervision, The Fundraiser Coordinator is responsible for independently conducting the day-to-day operational management and implementation of all activities pertaining to fund development and fundraising. Fundraiser Coordinator must track and properly document all activities and complete all necessary reporting requirements.

Fundraiser Coordinator will ensure that personal conduct and representation at meetings and various community events is professional and aligns with Knuckle Up Sports, Inc. mission and code of conduct. Reasonable fundraising goals, activities, budgets, and expense sheets will be established by the Executive Director. A reasonable quota will be established that needs to be met. Fundraiser Coordinator will research and contact potential funders. Fundraiser Coordinator will help obtain funding by drafting, editing, and preparing grants for submission. This also includes compiling program related reports and submitting them in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:
Take initiative to build relationships with potential funders including individual community donors.
Generate new ideas and business opportunities to increase fundraising and fund development to meet and exceed revenue goals. Establish an ongoing fundraising program to support the work of Knuckle Up Sports, Inc. into the future.

Develop an annual fundraising plan and budget. Develop revenue and expense reports for all fundraiser events after the event is completed. Takes the full responsibility to lead in initiating, planning, and implementing all necessary activities, in a timely manner, to ensure that program goals and objectives are accomplished. Monitors program, tracks and documents of all necessary activities, and completes all reporting requirements. Submits documents and reports in a timely manner to meet stated deadlines. Prepare grants/ project proposals and progress reports as required by program contract and agreements.

Search and research potential donors and foundations to identify and evaluate potential funding sources. Make initial contacts, and follow-through of securing available funding along with the coordination of all optional funding opportunities. Build and maintain profitable,
long-term fundraising relationships with current donors and potential donors.

Skills & Qualifications:
Ability to independently initiate projects and activities.
Good client interactions skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as negotiation skills.
Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
Good leadership skills with the potential for further development.
Knowledge of developing a fundraising plan.
Attentive to details.
Dedication, motivation, drive, ambition, and commitment to the job at hand.

Information Management:
Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security.

Must have strong command of the written and spoken English language.