Donor Relations Coordinator
TART Trails Mission: To provide and promote a trail network that enriches people and communities throughout the greater Traverse region
Core Values: Access, Collaboration, Connection, Health, Recreation, Sustainability
Position Overview
The Donor Relations Coordinator will play a vital role in advancing TART Trails’ mission by supporting the development team, acknowledging gifts, and driving data-informed fundraising efforts. This position involves close collaboration with staff, donors, and volunteers to ensure the continued success of our trail network and its ability to serve the community’s needs.
Reporting directly to the Development Director, this is a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to grow their career in nonprofit fundraising while making a meaningful impact on a beloved community resource. If you’re passionate about building relationships and contributing to the success of a nonprofit organization, we’d love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
Development Support (70%)
- With direction from development team, maintain status of prospect pipelines and support fundraising task management
- Support donor and prospect research including discovery and qualification
- Develop, track, update and share development metrics incl. monthly development dashboard, appeal ROI and campaign analyses
- Manage thank you call distribution
- Support major donor travel planning
- Generate board thank you card list and support distribution
- Work with administration team to set up annual campaigns and maintain accurate gift tracking
- Assist with campaigns, special events and appeals
- Gather feedback from donors to deepen relationship and improve donor engagement strategies
Gift Acknowledgement (30%)
- Generate gift acknowledgements using customized communications
- Coordinate mailing of acknowledgement letters within 14 days of receipt of gift
Qualifications
- Strong passion for TART Trails’ mission and vision, with a commitment to community impact
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency in analyzing, interpreting, and clearly presenting data
- Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple tasks simultaneously
- High level of integrity and professionalism when handling sensitive data and confidential information
- Experience with CRM systems, particularly Salesforce, is highly desirable
Compensation
This is a part-time position (approximately 24 hours/week) with an hourly wage ($21-$25) commensurate with background and experience.
How to Apply
Submit a cover letter and resume via email to info@traversetrails.org. The deadline to apply is November 8, 2024.
TRAVERSE AREA RECREATION AND TRANSPORTATION (TART) TRAILS, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, MARITAL STATUS OR VETERAN STATUS.