New Directions for Veterans in Los Angeles RE/Development Coordinator Needed

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DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Marketing and Development

Reports to: Chief Devlopment of Marketing and Development

Salary Rate: $36,000

Summary:

Provide administrative and clerical support to the Chief Development Officer and the Development team for New Directions for Veterans. Update and maintain accurate donor and corporate contact information in internal databases (Raiser's Edge). Compose, type, and proofread general correspondence, donor acknowledgement letters, and other development documents using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Job Description:

? Type and organize contact report information.

? Review and respond promptly, accurately, and cordially to inquiries made through the e-mail account.

? Coordinate internal mailings with outside vendors for programs and development events.

? Assist the annual fund with periodic external mailings.

? Assist with event planning.

? Manage and reconcile office budget and purchase orders.

? Work with vendors and Accounts Payable.

? Gift processing of donations to New Directions for Veteran's.

? Maintain central office calendar.

? Answer phones, screen calls, and take accurate, detailed messages.

? Create and manage office donor files.

? Schedule meetings for Chief Development Officer and office staff with external prospects and donors.

? Greet visitors, distribute mail, maintain files, and handle numerous administrative tasks.

? Ensure that all tasks are completed in a timely, professional manner with minimal supervision.

? Other duties as assigned. Occasional evening and weekend work required.

Job Requirements:

? Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to interact diplomatically with the public.

? Ability to maintain effective, cooperative working relations with other staff, donors, volunteers, students and administrators.

? Skill in prioritizing assignments under heavy workload with competing deadlines and requirements.

? Outstanding demonstrable typing skills, and knowledge of computer programs including Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Strong oral and written communication skills.

? Knowledge of standard office procedures and of English grammar, spelling and punctuation. Fund raising and accounting knowledge preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: A current California Driver's License, current registration and current automobile insurance coverage is required if you drive on company business.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds of Marketing material. The vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to articulate, speak on behalf of the organization, and read and write English.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: NDVets mission is to empower veterans and facilitate their successful return to families and society. All employees must be supportive of NDVets mission and goals and be able to handle mature subject material about veteran needs and challenges in a confidential and professional manner.

Conflict of Interest: A conflict of interest, or the appearance of one, occurs when you, a member of your immediate family, or someone with whom you have a close personal relationship uses your position with NDVets for personal benefit through an investment, association, or business relationship that interferes with your ability to exercise independent judgment on NDVets behalf. An example would be having a financial interest in or moonlighting for any organization that is a referral source, supplier, or social service agency. Another example would be if you received any form of compensation based on your assistance with or to one of our participants.

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