Development Coordinator
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Senior Director of Development, the Development Coordinator (full-time, year-round) will administratively support Orlando REP’s fundraising efforts by managing the company’s donor database, annual fund solicitations, grants management/reporting, and supporting special events. Orlando REP is seeking a driven, highly organized individual with strong writing and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage data, a desire for a career in arts fundraising, and a commitment to supporting Orlando REP in its mission. The Development Coordinator works closely with and reports directly to the Senior Director of Development.
Individual Duties and Responsibilities:
- Accept, record, and acknowledge donations made by individuals
- Maintain donor database to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Design and generate regular reports on donor activity
- Execute donor benefits program, providing all benefit packages to donors and sponsors
- Manage grant and sponsorship compliance, including interim and final reports and data tracking
- Execute direct appeal fundraising campaigns (including the United Arts Collaborative Campaign)
- Execute stewardship plans for donors of all levels
- Work with the Senior Director of Development to support Orlando REP’s fundraising special events
- Work with the Senior Director of Development to create and maintain long-range and immediate fundraising plans for annual fund donors
- Additional duties and special projects as assigned
Development Team Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend workshops and events hosted by community partners to increase Orlando REP’s public profile, including all United Arts meetings, County workshops, and community functions
- Work with Marketing in creating print materials for development projects – including but not limited to granting proposals, special events, and board development
- Serve on Orlando REP Board Committees as appropriate, including but not limited to the Development Committee and Special Events Subcommittee
- Fulfill all of Orlando REP’s funding obligations accordingly (sponsor fulfillment, donor benefits)
- Attend and support Orlando REP special events
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience in nonprofit fundraising environment (performing arts preferred)
- Desire to build a career in nonprofit fundraising
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict attention to detail
- Excellent organizational, writing, customer service, and communications skills
- Strong data management and analysis skills
- Experience with donor management software preferred
Compensation and Benefits:
At Orlando REP, we work hard to provide competitive compensation and benefits to our employees. Our salaries are enhanced with valuable benefits, including health insurance, retirement plan with matching, and paid time off.
- Starting Salary for this position: (Tier 5 – Coordinator) $32,500 annually or $15.63 per hour
- Health Insurance Package
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
- IRA Retirement plan – Orlando REP matches up to 3%
- Optional Short-term disability, Vision, Dental plans