AmeriCorps VISTA Donor Development Coordinator will...
- Create and manage donor recognition campaign and associated materials (award certificates, donor letters, newsletters, press releases etc.)
- Implement a tracking system that monitors frequency of communication and contributions associated with communication points. Maintain donor database records.
- Create the protocol and systems used to collect and archive donor information.
- Track donor solicitations.
- Track contributions received.
- Assist in the implementation of fundraising events state-wide.
- Create a calendar of state-wide fundraising events.
- Coordinate communication and the distribution of event materials between the TSIC State office and local programs in relation to state-wide fundraising initiatives.
- Work with TSIC staff at both the state and local level to solicit event sponsors and promote event participation.
- Perform research to identify individual donors, foundations, and grants with a giving history that aligns with the TSIC mission.
- Perform and organize research into donor categories and amounts.
- Create system to prioritize solicitations according to estimated probability of success and potential amount secured.
- Distribute information collected through the TSIC leadership network/ Board of Director to identify potential connections to targeted donors.
- Solicit donations through submitted proposals/ask-letters.
- Create a sustainable system to transfer project specific knowledge and protocols to the next Vista, volunteer or TSIC staff person.
- Create outlines for each activity performed.
- Compile contact lists and resource samples for all activities performed.
- Create a Donor Development Handbook outlining results of all research, activities, trainings and materials created, along with best practice tips and challenges based on the member’s service year experience.
TSIC VISTA members should have a college degree or post-secondary certification, be creative, passionate, hard-working and committed to bringing individuals and communities out of poverty through education.
Are you ready to serve? If so please upload your cover letter and resume through our Smart Recruiters portal.
Thank you for your interest in becoming an AmeriCorps Vista member for 2016-2017.
