Capital Campaign Coordinator

Description:
Department:  Institutional Advancement Effective Date:  August 2015Reports to:  Director of Institutional Advancement                       
The EcoTarium, A Museum of Science & Nature, seeks an enthusiastic professional to support our two-year Capital Campaign.  The successful candidate will provide administrative and project management assistance to properly execute the duties and tasks related to the Third Century Plan: Phase Two capital campaign.
Qualifications:
Qualifications: ·        Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college ·        Minimum of two years experience supporting Resource Development for non-profits ·        One year or more experience using a development database, preferably Sage 50 ·        Familiarity with basic accounting functions ·        Excellent technical skills and knowledge of online communication and research tools ·        Ability to function independently and in collaboration with staff, Trustees and volunteers ·        Excellent writing skills ·        Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills ·        Ability to be self-directed ·        Advanced skill level in Microsoft Office Suite ·        Must pass a CORI/SORI background check   Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Events Coordination: ·         Assist with planning all aspects of the capital campaign launch and other campaign events ·         Work with Marketing & Communications to create and distribute invitations, announcements, and other campaign communications to the public   Campaign Coordination: ·         Document pipeline and task assignments, track prospects and maintain timelines ·         Research and identify corporate, foundation and individual prospects ·         Schedule meetings, prepare talking points, assemble presentations and full meeting prep for Board members, campaign volunteers and staff ·         Acknowledge all campaign gifts and pledges and prepare pledge payment reminders and pledge agreements in coordination with Development Associate ·         Write campaign correspondence including solicitation proposals, meeting requests, email updates and meeting follow up ·         Maintain master campaign calendar to maximize cultivation events and keep campaign committee on track ·         Organize and monitor volunteer assignments and follow-up, and assisting in all aspects of volunteer-led events ·         Schedule and conduct tours of the EcoTarium with prospects   Campaign Database Coordination: ·         Research donor information and EcoTarium giving history ·         Enter planned asks and other proposal information ·         Run campaign proposal and progress reports ·         Enter notes to track conversations and meetings ·         Work with Development Associate to enter pledges into the system as assigned   Campaign Communications ·         Follow up with pledge commitments and past due pledges ·         Prepare and update dashboards to show progress of campaign ·         Work with Development team to ensure that gifts are acknowledged with appropriate recognition and appreciation   Committee / Board Management ·         Prepare agendas and  materials for Campaign Committee Meetings ·         Document and distribute meeting minutes and tasks and assignments ·         Communicate with key committee and board members ·         Follow up to ensure completion of Committee and Board action items   Strategic/Ongoing Coordination ·         Analyze donor giving patterns to increase donor retention, upgrading, and conversion rates ·         Perform special projects as assigned by the Campaign Leadership and Committee   Non-Essential Functions: ·        Serve on staff ad-hoc committees when needed ·        Other duties as assigned
How To Apply:
Please send cover letter, resume and names of three references to: Human Resources, Attn: Capital Campaign Coordinator, EcoTarium, 222 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA  01604 or email:  resume@ecotarium.org with “Capital Campaign Coordinator” in the subject line.   Review begins April 15, 2015, applications accepted until position is filled. AA/EOE www.ecotarium.org
Apply by:
September 01, 2015