Development and Outreach Coordinator

link to job description

https://cusp.ws/jobs/ 

GENERAL POSITION DETAILS

The Development and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing fund raising strategies, donor relations, volunteer events, community education outreach and diverse media engagement.

POSITION DUTIES

Outreach and Marketing

• Develop robust branding and marketing plans
• Identify opportunities to effectively use print, radio, TV and social media to raise awareness of CUSP
• Manage CUSP website
• Generate newsletters, e-blasts and annual reports
• Develop and design marketing materials, brochures, signage and other outreach opportunities

Fundraising

• Identify funding sources (grants, businesses, events, major donors)
• Write and submit grant applications with support of Executive Director
• Review other staff’s grant applications prior to submittal for consistent language
• Engage existing donors and identify outreach opportunities to gain new donors
• Maintain donation awareness such as Colorado Gives, etc.
• Develop and direct fund-raising campaigns
• Identify opportunities for fund raising
• Update and maintain fundraising platforms, Candid, PayPal, Benevity, Colorado Gives, etc
• Identify opportunities for events and or trainings and webinars
• Coordinate venue (in person or virtual), coordinate speakers and outreach materials
• Develop and distribute marketing materials, reach out to interested organizations and affiliated groups

Administration

• Develop and maintain a donor data base
• Prepare notice of CUSP Board meetings, agendas and keep meeting minutes
• Send out special notices of action required to board members

Volunteer Program Management

• Coordinate volunteer opportunities with field staff
• Promote volunteer projects, recruit volunteers
• Manage paperwork for volunteers
• Develop and maintain a volunteer data base

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree with a focus in marketing, natural resources, journalism, public relations, nonprofit leadership or related coursework.
• 2+ years of experience in public facing position focused on nonprofit outreach or similar experience.
• Some combination of education and experience in the above totals up to a least 24 months

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• A valid Colorado Driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of residency, a good driving record and reliable, insured personal transportation
• Excellent skills in leadership, interpersonal relationships, community outreach and project management including ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects and activities
• Excellent communication skills (written, speaking, and listening)
• Understanding of current trends in fundraising, donor solicitation, social media outreach and engagement
• Strong work ethic, energetic and flexible
• Ability to work independently and professionally and establish work priorities
• Team player with the ability to collect many different types of input and move forward in a positive, productive way and work in a collaborative environment
• Close attention to detail and organization, along with meticulous record keeping
• Able to comfortably engage with community dignitaries, political and business leaders, foundation and other donor representatives, diverse watershed constituents
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products, graphic design software

ADDITONAL INFORMATION

• A flexible schedule is required to accommodate events, meetings that may occur outside of normal work hours
• Frequently requires the use of close vision to read correspondence including contracts, requests for proposal, reports and other documents as well as regular use of a computer screen
• Able to attend meetings and events in a wide range of environments including outdoor sites that can be challenging in respect to elevations and terrain
• Must be able to pass a drug and background assessment