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Feb 12 / BARD CEP

Development Coordinator-Seattle, WA

Organization: Cascade Bicycle Club

Position Title: Development Coordinator

Location: Seattle, WA

Hours & Compensation: Full time

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

 

Job description:

Cascade seeks a Development Coordinator to provide administrative support for its annual and capital campaign fundraising efforts. The Development Coordinator is an administrative whiz who manages multiple development projects. He/she has a commitment to quality and an interest in learning about development best practices (especially donor data management). He/she is a self-starter who thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment, surrounded by colleagues who are passionate about Cascade’s mission. He/she finds achievement in a support role and is confident working independently once given direction and deadlines. He/she is good with people and has impeccable attention to detail.

The Development Coordinator is part of a three-person development team which includes a Development Director (CFRE) and a Grant Writer. Several other members of the staff participate in fundraising activities including: the Executive Director, program leadership, events and sponsorship teams, and communication and marketing teams. The board is also committed to fundraising.

Duties:

  • Data entry including relationship-tracking
  • Customer service
  • Event Project Management for various events including the Bike to Work Breakfast
  • Donor research
  • Coordination and list management for e-appeals and direct mail
  • Gift entry and acknowledgement
  • Occasional writing or editing
  • Organization of occasional donor tours and field trips for donors
  • Other duties as assigned

Position requirements:

  • BA/BS
  • 1-2 years of successful full time experience serving in an administrative capacity
  • An innate capacity and interest in data entry and data management
  • Familiarity with nonprofit structure and development best practices desired
  • Clear communication style, strong interpersonal skills, and proofreading/editing skills
  • Proficiency with technology required, including MS Office
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends as project deadlines and events dictate
  • Experience managing projects and deadlines
  • Graciousness and a highly developed customer service attitude when interacting with staff, board, and donors

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS

  • Full-time salaried position with some evening and weekend work required
  • Reports to and is supervised by the Development Director
  • Annual performance reviews
  • Monetary compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience; full benefits package

THE ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1970, Cascade Bicycle Club is a 15,000+ member nonprofit organization based in Seattle, Washington, dedicated to creating better communities through bicycling. Cascade is a local, regional and statewide leader in advocating for bicycle policy and infrastructure, producing world-class cycling events, educating youth and adult cyclists and promoting bicycle commuting. Cascade produces 13 major bicycle events and offers 2,000+ free group recreational rides annually. Our sphere of influence includes environmental sustainability, health and fitness, youth development and livable communities. Cascade is directed by an elected volunteer board and operates with 32 paid staff and thousands of volunteers.

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and references to:[email protected]

Open until filled.

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