DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Major Responsibility: Initiates, implements and coordinates all special event fundraisers, direct response fundraising and events. Develops fundraising strategies and programs, accurately tracks donor contributions and maintains donor correspondence.

Reports to: Executive Director

Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm or as needed

Duties and Responsibilities:

• With the development team; plan, coordinate and implement special events and fundraising programs. Coordinate the solicitation of major sponsors; coordinate the follow up and recognition of major sponsors, donors and committee members.
• Research, track, assess and evaluate donor histories pertaining to fundraising activities, using the database; plan for targeted fund raising initiatives.
• Research grants sources and write grants to further fund RRZS and RRZ programs.
• Process accounts payable/receivable; supply accountant with necessary information to produce monthly financial statements; review and interpret said documents to insure accuracy of information.
• Attend finance committee meetings and supply committee with monthly financial reports; prepare fiscal budget with help of staff and committee members; act as a liaison among staff members, committee chairs and accountant.
• Provide information and work with auditors for annual audit of Society funds and activities.
• Compile, write articles and produce the Society’s quarterly newsletter.
• Maintain all general contribution records and correspondence. Enter and retrieve data, maintain records and generate reports.
• Maintain all records of membership programs, share the care, fund-raising activities, general donations. Process premiums, renewals, recognition and tracking.
• Order and maintain office equipment and supplies.
• Attend all board of director’s meetings and record minutes.
• Review and update website information and review for accuracy.
• Establish and maintain positive staff and public relations image.
• Perform other related duties as needed for the success of the organization.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Highly self-motivated achiever, yet a team player
• Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated in effective oral and written communication skills, management and public presentations.
• Computer literate in basic database, donor and prospective donor research, powerpoint, and related donor and development software.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or equivalent work experience in institutional development including fund-raising and development.

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Deadline is May 19, 2009. Please send cover letter, completed zoo application, resume and three references to:

Red River Zoo
4220 21st Ave. S.
Fargo, ND. 58104
attn: Paula Grimestead, Executive Director
or e-mail: pgrimestead@redriverzoo.org

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