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Job Title: Philanthropy Coordinator
About the Position

The Philanthropy Coordinator will execute support duties for the Philanthropy Department including gift processing and acknowledgement, ordering supplies, monitoring philanthropy inboxes, and completing annual license and permit renewals. The Philanthropy Coordinator is responsible for implementing a stewardship plan across all donor groups, and providing support for annual fund, major gifts, and corporate giving efforts.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Stewardship

• Implement innovative, engaging stewardship program for key partners – including individuals and institutions.
• Assist in planning donor tours, small gatherings/events, and recognition programs.
• Coordinate and make donor thank-you phone calls.
• Draft and create stewardship correspondence, including acknowledgement letters, donor impact reports, handwritten notes, emails, and marketing materials.
• Personalize partner communication to acknowledge special occasions.

Major Gifts

• Provide support for major gifts and planned giving programs.
• Schedule calls, appointments, meetings, and events for major gifts team.
• Coordinate major gifts calendar and prepare for visits.
• Organize, coordinate, and maintain integrity of filing system for major gift and planned giving programs.
• Assist in auditing major gifts portfolio to identify missing information and opportunities for donor discovery.
• Conduct donor and prospect research.
• Prepare donor reports for donor visits and support major gifts team in creating donor proposals.

Philanthropy Department Operations

• Daily gift processing and reporting.
• Merge, approve, and mail/email acknowledgment letters.
• Order supplies and process invoices for the Philanthropy Department.
• Monitor the Philanthropy Department mailbox and email inboxes.
• Manage and renew yearly licenses and permits.

Other Functions

• Work collaboratively with Philanthropy team and other internal and external partners.
• Assist in planning virtual and in-person event(s).
• Assist in writing and executing fundraising requests.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality related to partner information.
• Demonstrate safe work practices through awareness and observation in support of a safety culture; reports any potential hazards or accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements (Qualifications for the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year in professional environment; 1-2 years in fundraising preferred.
• Knowledge of Association of Fundraising Professionals best practices, including the Donor Bill of Rights; excellent penmanship and written and oral communication skills.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Exceptional ability to organize work, follow through on projects, anticipate project needs, function independently as well as part of a team, and work effectively with staff and volunteers.
• Interest in changing the lives of low-income populations through job training and education programs.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Must have valid WA driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Computer/Technology Skills:

• Skilled to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Skilled in fundraising software (DonorPerfect a plus)
• Ability to learn new technology and software as related to the job.

Physical Abilities:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be required sit for long periods of time, communicate with other employees by talking and hearing, required to lift and carry items weighing up to 15 pounds and to operate computer systems. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Able to communicate with others effectively both verbally and written, including those who have limited English skills. Maintain reliable attendance.

Essential Mental/Sensory Abilities:

• Problem solving
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Analyzing and interpreting data
• Prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Time management and multi-tasking

Work Environment: Office environment, moderate noise level. Must have reliable transportation as this position requires travel to offsite meetings and events. Able to work a flexible schedule that may include occasional nights and weekends. Must have reliable transportation.

General Description of All Benefits
Evergreen Goodwill provides the following benefits to employees:
https://evergreengoodwill.org/evergreen-goodwill-employee-benefits

• 20% employee shopping discount at all retail and outlet locations
• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental and vision for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
• Vacation pay – based on job role and tenure
• Sick time pay – based on accruals and Seattle Paid Sick/Safe Time
• 9 paid holidays per year (includes floating holidays)
• Voluntary insurance plans for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
• Basic AD&D and Basic Life Insurance for full-time employees who work 30 hours or more per week
• Long Term Disability insurance for exempt (salaried full-time employees)
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee loan program – for critical needs such as rent, electric bill, etc.
• Educational loan program
• Some job roles are eligible for bonuses
• Jury duty and bereavement pay

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Goodwill believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit our employees nor Goodwill to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the Goodwill.