Development Coordinator

L’Arche Greater Washington, DC provides housing and support services to adults with intellectual disabilities in a community life of mutual transformation and joy! L’Arche GWDC serves hundreds of people in the wider community, of many different backgrounds, by offering a place of belonging and growth. Our Development Coordinator will be an innovative thinker and task-driven person who holds a wide range of fundraising responsibilities. A successful Development Coordinator will seek to enrich relationships while communicating L’Arche’s mission and raise the resources needed to further L’Arche’s impact.

Supervised by: Director of Development and Communications

Supervises: Interns and volunteers as applicable

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Gift-processing and database management 30%

• Daily management of fundraising record keeping and documentation in CRM system, and collaboration with finance team for coding and reconciliation.
• Preparation and distribution of all gift acknowledgements and tax receipts.
• Processes all general inquiries via phone, email, and physical mail.

1. Coordination of fundraising activities 60 %

• Manage annual giving program:
  • Execute campaigns and appeals through various media (mass mailings, email marketing, etc.).
  • Collaborate with Communications and Outreach Manager on messaging and strategy for digital fundraising campaigns, annual reports, etc.
  • Develop fresh tools to connect with new audiences of potential supporters.
• Donor cultivation and stewardship:
  • Manage donor experience and stewardship plans for current, prospective, and lapsed donors to them in the work of L’Arche and grow their annual giving.
  • Create innovative ways to acknowledge and show donors the impact of their gift; exceed donor expectations with creative ways to show our appreciation.
• Lead corporate sponsorship strategy
  • Design and implement strategy and solicit gifts to support spring fundraising event.

1. Development and Communication team coordination 10%

• Coordinate development team meetings and board development committee meetings.
• Co-work with Friendship Builder to extend the L’Arche community through friend-raising.
• Manage relationships with third party fundraising organizations, event coordinators, and other development and communications vendors.
• Create and collaborate on key website functions

Other Development and Communications duties as assigned, based on needs, skillset and interests!

Qualifications:

• Experience and desire to work with people with disabilities.
• Ability to communicate the mission of L’Arche with passion and integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a donor-driven environment.
• Optimistic and proactive approach to detail-oriented work.
• Motivated by creating new relationships and meeting strategic financial goals.
• Effective time management, prioritization with strong initiative and independence; a self-starter and idea generator.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital marketing and communications systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fundraising and experience making direct fundraising solicitations.
• Solid understanding, or ability to learn of CRM system.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of experience in Nonprofit development, preferred.

Salary & Benefits:

• Meaningful, mission-based, and community-focused work.
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision coverage, 5% matching 401k contributions after 1 year.
• Professional Development Opportunities with inclusion focus.
• Flexible schedule 60% virtual, 40% in person, with some evenings and weekends.
• Hourly rate between $18-$28, based on experience.
• Local travel within the DMV occasionally required.

L’Arche Greater Washington, DC is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your resume and answer to the below three questions to hr@larche-gwdc.org 

1. Tell us about a cause that you are passionate about.
2. How do you see data management contributing to fundraising?
3. What would you hope to learn at L’Arche GWDC?