Individual Giving and Special Events Coordinator, Friends of UNFPA, Inc. NYC

Individual Giving and Special Events Coordinator

Posted on: January 24, 2013

Posted by: Friends of UNFPA, Inc.

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Position Summary:

The Individual Giving and Special Events Coordinator ("Coordinator") is responsible for coordinating and executing key Development initiatives of Friends of UNFPA ("FOU"). In particular, the Coordinator will oversee all activities required to support the organization's "high touch" donor outreach and corresponding events as needed. For each of these priorities, the Coordinator will work closely with staff to achieve the organization's strategic goals. The Coordinator will be required to coordinate all activities with other FOU team members as required.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities required to implement and support the organization's major donor outreach, public education and event plans
• Support efforts to identify and cultivate major donors from both within the individual donor base and from external contacts, including mail appeals, email and telephone solicitation as appropriate
• Ensure accurate record keeping in support of these activities
• Coordinate work with Public Affairs, Marketing, and Communications staff to support fundraising and public education efforts
• Coordinate and maintain Major Donor mailings:
  • Generate, process and assist in drafting timely acknowledgements and other correspondence as needed
  • Schedule and prepare materials needed for Development Committee meetings
  • Assist in administrative duties as necessary
  • Perform other Development-related duties and undertake projects as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with databases, especially Raiser's Edge, preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and mailing production
• Skills in publishing/design a plus
• Interest in fundraising as a career
• "People person"/team player with excellent follow-through, time management and attention to detail
• Experience with organizing special events preferred
• Commitment to global social justice and to the principles set forth at the ICPD Programme of Action
• Experience in women's rights, reproductive health and rights and/or international affairs a strong plus
• Minimum of 2 years of fundraising-related experience preferred

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Eligible candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to resumes@friendsofunfpa.org. Please reference "IG&SE Coordinator" in the subject header.

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370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 702, New York, New York, 10017, United States

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Education requirements

4-year degree

Employment type

Full time

Professional level

None specified

Job function

Fundraising

Owner's areas of focus

Women