Fundraising Coordinator, PhillyThrive

Posted by PhillyThrive on April 2, 2018

APPLICATIONS DUE: APRIL 15, 2018

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Fundraising Coordinator is a part-time position (25 hours/week) responsible for driving Philly Thrive’s overall fundraising strategy, organizing volunteers to participate in fundraising, and bottom-lining administrative tasks.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Spearhead Philly Thrive’s volunteer-driven fundraising activities. This includes recruiting new members, engaging volunteers already in Thrive’s membership, building the skills of Thrive volunteers, and supporting volunteers to fundraise
• Grant writing and grant reporting as needed to fund the organization
• Once a year, facilitate a process of creating Thrive’s organizational budget and fundraising plan for the upcoming year
• Bottom-line administrative tasks including legal reporting, tax filings, and preparing budget reports
• Plan and execute fundraising events
• Serve as treasurer on the Philly Thrive board
• Participate as a Philly Thrive member in organizational programs, including regular attendance at general assemblies, actions, and strategy conversations

SKILLS WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Experience making fundraising asks & participating in ongoing fundraising plans
• Comfort with holding one-on-one organizing meetings & relationship-building
• Strong writing skills
• An eye for seeking out untapped potential and fundraising opportunities
• Ability to direct your own growth and development in this role
• Know-how to run successful fundraising events
• Flexibility to adapt to the emerging challenges and responsibilities
• Confidence with administrative tasks that involve the legal system
• Meeting facilitation skills
• Experience with Google Drive, Wave/Quickbooks, Nationbuilder

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least two years experience as a volunteer or paid staff in social justice organization
• 1-3 years experience fundraising for a non-profit or community group strongly preferred
• Experience working with diverse groups of people
• Good writing and communication skills
• Experience managing a team
• Self-directed and able to create and execute a workplan with little supervision
• Has a reliable computer with access to internet and phone
• Strong commitment to environmental justice and the principles of our campaign

http://www.phillythrive.org/fundraising_coordinator