Position Title: Community Engagement & Development Coordinator
Reports to: Executive Director
Hours: 20-25 hours per week
Status: PT (Hourly) $25-$30 per hour based on experience, no benefits
Contact: Email resume to Louise.cummings@supportingkidds.org
Mission: Supporting Kidds mission is to create a compassionate pathway to healing for grieving children and
their families, and to empower the community to support them in the grieving process.
Overview: The Community Engagement & Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for building
community awareness while establishing and maintaining contacts with supporters and donors to strengthen the
fundraising efforts of the nonprofit, under the supervision of the Executive Director. This position supports the
organization in the following areas of operation:
Administration
• Record focus:
o Manage (Network for Good) donor database and ensure Supporting Kidds is using all available
resources to reach, track and sustain donors through this database.
o Maintain mailing list database.
o Manage donor software, add donor information and generate routine reports for ED
o Assist the Office Manager in the tracking of funds received; including the spending on grants and
purchasing appropriate supplies within time frames specified by grants.
o General record keeping related to development in coordination with the office manager.
o Other duties as assigned.
o Monitor fund raising activities and results to ensure that accurate and thorough records are
maintained.
• Office focus:
o Manage community and donor inquiries. Must have a pleasant demeanor and be patient.
o Assist staff with correspondence, photocopying, word processing, filing, and similar tasks related to
community and development areas.
o Assist with creation, copying and collating community presentations and materials such as special
event pamphlets, postcards, invitations, programs, and reports.
o Assist with dispatch of large community mailings.
o Actively seek out and provide tours of The Center for Grieving Children to bring awareness to
community members and potential partners.
o Create a database of community partners and engage with them to bring awareness about Supporting
Kidds.
o Create a warm and inviting environment with “Open House” hours and creative ways to bring the
outside community into Supporting Kidds to entice donors and volunteers to support the
organization.
o Gather stories of volunteers, supporters and others as directed for marketing purposes.
o Provide thank you letters after fundraising events.
o Call donors and assist with the year-end campaign and other campaigns throughout the year
(DoMore24)
Community Engagement
o Promote Supporting Kidds image in the community via web, visual, written and in person
opportunities.
o Cultivate relationships with businesses, individuals, media outlets and foundations that will create
new sources of support along with ED.
o Ensure Supporting Kidds has a web presence, including social media and e-blasts.
o Assist the ED with contacting local businesses for fundraising events.
o Assist the ED with contacting corporations to schedule lunch and learns about Supporting Kidds.
o Contact community liaison offices in Delaware and provide information on Supporting Kidds.
o Seek out opportunities to partner and have fundraisers within the community.
o Seek out organizations that can have Supporting Kidds as the beneficiary of their fundraiser.
o “Boots on the ground” grassroots awareness for collaboration with a variety of community sites
and partners.
o Assist ED in coordinating current yearly fundraisers: DoMore24DE, Golf Tournament, Luminary
Event, Yearend Campaign.
o Assist with creating new fundraising opportunities and execution of such events.
Qualifications/Skills
• A minimum of 3 years of successful experience in fundraising.
• A minimum of 3 years of successful experience in marketing, community investment and/or public relations.
• An interest in psychology, counseling, the behavioral sciences, social work, or healthcare is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of office administration responsibilities, systems and procedures as it relates to donor software and
databases.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher.
• Social Media marketing experience and experience with Canva and other creative marketing tools.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.
• Ability to ask questions and be a self-starter.
• Ability to anticipate needs related to fundraising and events.
• Fun, outgoing, energetic personality …A true people person!
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills on the spot.
• Flexible and motivated, ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to take ideas and make them better, sense of ownership in creating and developing relationships.
• SUPERB follow up and follow through skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Sound judgment and intuition and problem-solving skills.
• Team player and ability to interface with various constituents.
• A track record of setting up systems to get things done. Can self-manage and focus on multiple
projects/deadlines.
• An open mind with an ability to suggest improvements.
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, ethics, integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to work as part of a team to fulfill our mission.
Education Requirements
• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, business administration, human resources
management, project management or psychology, behavioral science, social work or related field of study