JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


The Development Coordinator will play an integral role in the day-to-day support and execution of all fundraising efforts for the Chapter.


Working with the entire 9 person Chapter team, while directly supervised by the Executive Director, the Development Coordinator will be assigned work that will involve supporting specific components of our core fundraising and community building activities; Gala, One Walk, Ride, Community Engagement, Advocacy, Other Special Events and Third Party Activities. Additional support functions will include but are not limited to the areas of, event logistics and software data entry, donor stewardship, operations, office administrative duties, and volunteer engagement.


This role is an in-office position with some flexibility for telecommuter/work from home options. This will require comfort with, and confidence in, direct staff and supporter work accomplished both through in person and video teleconferencing means. In-person staff, volunteer and community gatherings throughout the Chapter geography will be required. On-site event participation will also be required as assigned.



Responsibilities



• Support the coordination of fundraising and non-fundraising efforts directed by immediate supervisor, with strong matrix collaboration to all Chapter staff as well as the Regional and National resource teams, and volunteer leadership.
• Support the development and execution of plans for assigned projects and/or events. Participate in fundraising related meetings as assigned. Develop and assist in delivering presentations as requested.
• Support fundraising and other mission activities designed to increase the identification, education, cultivation, and stewardship of fundraisers, donors, participants, and volunteers.
• Partner with the Chapter staff to identify, solicit, recruit and develop additional program and event volunteers, as assigned.
• Assume various responsibilities for other assigned activities in partnership with various Chapter Staff and under the direction of the Executive Director.
• Maintain standards for all programs established by the National Program Teams to ensure that the fundraising and program priorities of JDRF are always incorporated.
• Ensure that event logistics and budget/timelines are met for each assigned activity.
• Comply with JDRF's financial policies and procedures. Maintain accurate and complete financial records as required.
• Learn and effectively utilize key systems and tools including Luminate Online; Greater Giving; One Cause, Event Brite, Salesforce/CRM; Sales Force Marketing Cloud; and others as determined necessary.
• Perform data entry into the various project management platforms, as assigned, to ensure event information is current according to policies and standards.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, agendas, and activities as requested. Prepare PowerPoint presentations and meeting support materials as assigned.
• Respond to and follow through with all inquiries, needs, complaints and/or issues in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all proprietary information.
• Maintain a basic understanding of JDRF's mission and research therapeutics.
• Perform all other responsibilities and projects as assigned by her/his immediate supervisor and/or senior management
• Accountable for meeting deadlines, responding to volunteers, Executive Director and other Chapter requests.



Qualifications



• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of office administration, systems support, preferably in a fundraising environment.
• Knowledge of administrative procedures, such as coordination of people and resources, planning, and resource allocation. Knowledge of clerical procedures other office procedures and terminology.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to collaborate as a team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Ability to create and manage process that enhances efficiency of staff work while allowing for donor centricity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to travel within the chapter footprint. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.
• Effectively establishes priorities to work in a fast-paced environment.



Essential Functions:



The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.


The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.



Additional information:



Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.


JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.