Drive our Growth as a Development Coordinator with Easterseals Iowa! In this position you will be a dynamic force driving our organization’s success! This role is a fantastic mix of organization and relationship-building, acting as a vital link between our executive team, our donors, and our volunteers. We're currently looking for someone who tackles administrative tasks with energy and enjoys seeing their organizational skills translate directly into real-world impact. If you are passionate about process efficiency and committed to strengthening the relationships that allow us to achieve our mission, this dynamic position offers a substantial chance to make an impact!

Principle Accountabilities Include:

• Volunteer management, including communication, scheduling, documentation, and follow-up. 

• Convert volunteers to donors as appropriate 

• Scheduling Chief Development Officer and or Chief Executive Officer to meet with major Donors and lawmakers as requested. 

• Supports Chief Development Officer and Chief Executive Officer with thank yous and record keeping. 

• Schedule Development team meetings, assist in creating agendas, and take minutes. 

• Assist with stewardship of donors, including thank you notes and follow-up. 

• Work in donor database (CRM,) including entering donor information, grant due dates, and pulling lists for development team as needed. 

• Research donors, ensure donor information is updated and accurate. 

• Manage and enter all gifts into CRM (checks, credit card/online/QR code, direct ACH payments, and gifts from the National office) and work with accounting to ensure accuracy. Work with accounting on tracking pledges. 

• Produce auto-generated thank you letters and send out each week to donors. 

• Create and send out weekly donor reports, monthly Development data report, and monthly board reports. 

• Manage all memorial donations and ensure thanking, procedure, and follow-up are executed. 

• Assist the Development team in all efforts related to fundraising, including support of special events. 

• Other duties as assigned

Easterseals Values:

Integrity: Completes tasks and duties as assigned; documents donor wishes as known; owns and learns from mistakes 

People-focused: Greets and welcomes volunteers and donors. Develops strong positive relationships with others; Focuses on solutions. Anticipates others’ needs. Respond to email and phone messages within 24 hours, and assume the best about others. 

Independence: Delivers results as identified, keeps the leader informed of barriers, and brings solutions. Regularly seeks ways to increase outcomes and efficiencies. 

Respect: Match a donor’s interest with our needs, respect the work of our team members working with our clients/families by assuming the best first, and know we would not be here if we didn't have our clients to support. 

Shared Purpose: Assist with volunteer projects, provide tours, and special events as requested. 

Excellence: Professional in all interactions; attends trainings and development opportunities, meets outcomes, documents donor interactions in Raiser’s Edge within 24 hours of occurrence. 

Philanthropy: Welcomes volunteers; knows programs and accurately shares stories to create donor engagement 

Stewardship: Takes care of equipment; keeps work area neat, clean and organized; thanks volunteers and donors

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Requirements: 

Experience working in Client Relationship Management (CRM) system preferred. 

Strong people skills 

Ability to work cooperatively with the community and team members in a professional and concerned manner. 

Ability to work with the public. 

Self-starter with the ability to work independently. 

Excellent organizational and communication skills 

An understanding of and belief in philanthropy, including basic fundraising and marketing principles and practices 

Attention to detail. 

Ability to work as efficiently as an individual while working flexibly, cooperatively, and positively in a team environment. 

Excellent record-keeping skills 

Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy. 

Excellent oral and written skills 

Computer Skills with Microsoft Office Programs, CRM 

Access to reliable transportation for work-related travel 

Ability to lift 50 pounds, stoop, and bend 

Possession of a valid Iowa Driver’s License and maintenance of a good driving record. Insurable under Easterseals vehicle insurance policy

This is a full-time position that operates on an in-office schedule, five days per week. Candidates must have the flexibility to accommodate occasional non-traditional hours, including evening and weekend availability. The starting hourly wage is between $17.75 to $20.41 per hour and is dependent upon qualifications and previous professional experience. The interview process consists of 1st phone interview with the Recruitment and Talent Development Coordinator and 2nd Department Specific Team Leader.