Fundraising Coordinator / Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description Description: TechForce Foundation TechForce Foundation is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity with the mission to champion students pursuing technical education and skilled careers as professional transportation technicians by inspiring, supporting and connecting them to the resources to fuel their success. We help students find an education and career that fits. Position Summary The Development Coordinator / Apprentice is an entry-level position for a recent (or soon-to-be) college graduate from either Arizona State University's Lodestar Center / School of Social Work -OT other equivalent school program, - OR- someone in their early years of building a career in nonprofit development/fundraising. YOU MUST LIVE IN METRO PHOENIX TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. The job is predominately remote but with occasional in-person meetings in Scottsdale, Arizona with the CEO. Will consider either full-time OR part-time applicants! The Development Coordinator/ Apprentice provides assistance to the Chief Executive Officer of this national nonprofit organization, learning the ins and outs of nonprofit management, and provides account management and customer service to a portfolio of individual, small business, and in-kind donors. This position uses fundraising, donor cultivation and stewardship practices to implement and maximize relationships. Works to nurture relationships and trust that result in the renewal and upsell of these partners’ financial commitments annually. Principle Accountabilities & Deliverables - Assists the CEO in scheduling donor meetings, preparing proposals, maintaining donor records and other admin duties. - Provides exceptional account management and customer service to a portfolio of assigned donors and partnerships to ensure contractual obligations are met, communications and information is flowing, partners are activating, and that the spirit of the alliance is being achieved by both parties so that the donations are renewed year after year. - Leverages relationship-building, marketing and fundraising skillset to interact with partner point-persons in a way that builds confidence and trust in the partnership. - Keeps excellent records in CRM on each partners’ strategic goals, renewal dates, points of contacts, etc. and on each partner liaisons’ individual contact record so that the CRM is kept accurate and history on the partnerships is recorded. - Works internally with colleagues, including the marketing, school partnership and scholarship teams, to ensure deliverables are met. Manages and tracks contracts, renewal dates, and ensures the CEO’s reviews and approves draft contracts. - Prepares presentations. - Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Education / Experience - Bachelor’s degree required, ideally with an emphasis in nonprofit management/social work. - Desire to build a career in nonprofit fundraising/development or corporate relations required. Skills - Excellent account management skills, attention to details and professional follow through required. - Basic knowledge of fundraising and/or corporate relations lingo, and marketing prowess highly desired. - Proven ability to build relationships and earn the respect of donors required. - Engaging, extroverted communication approach and professional style of tact and diplomacy. - Excellent presentation and public speaking skills. - Has a desire to build fundraising solicitation skills. - Ability to inspire, motivate, cultivate and nurture a variety of relationships. - Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; recognized as a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; excellent public speaking skills. - Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs and CRM database, such as Hubspot or Salesforce. Abilities - Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday. - Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday. - Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, and reason for most or all of the workday. - Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday. - Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday. Work Environment - Work is performed indoors from a home-based office and the home-based office of the CEO. - Up to 20% travel within Arizona may be required. - Up to 5% travel within the United States may be required for staff/team meetings. Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally with an emphasis in nonprofit management/social work
• Desire to build a career in nonprofit fundraising/development or corporate relations required
• Excellent account management skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and earn respect of donors
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

Desired qualifications:

• Basic knowledge of fundraising and/or corporate relations lingo
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs
• Experience with CRM databases such as Hubspot or Salesforce