Job Description
JOB TITLE: Development Coordinator SUPERVISOR: Director of Development CLASSIFICATION : Non-Exempt Position The Research Foundation The Research Foundation story began in 1965 when Research Hospital Foundation was formed to raise funds to help Research Hospital provide health care services to the community. For 40 years, the foundation provided support to Research Medical Center to bring the latest in medical advancements and treatments and to provide a broad base of services to serve the health care needs of patients in the greater Kansas City community. With the purchase of Research Medical Center by the for-profit health care company HCA in 2003, The Research Foundation concluded its affiliation with Research Medical Center. While no longer affiliated with Research Medical Center, The Research Foundation remains committed to serving the community and carrying on the spirit of the original foundation through our many health education and scholarship programs. The Research Foundation invests in health-center programs and partnerships that benefit healthcare students and professionals, patients, and people in the Greater Kansas City community. Job Summary Responsible for organizing fund development activities for The Research Foundation and Cass Community Health Foundation. The role primarily focuses on event planning, donor management and stewardship, and working with volunteers. Responsibilities Fundraising & Development Attends the board’s Annual Fund Committee meetings Attends quarterly board meetings for Cass Community Health Foundation Assists with direct mail initiatives for both organizations Donor Stewardship Builds and maintains relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders Manages annual stewardship touchpoints and donor appreciation events Manages all donor thank you letters and assists with thank you calls Grant Management Completes grant research, writing, and submission of grant requests Completes grant reporting and compliance with grant requirements Events & Community Engagement Plans and oversees fundraising events and sponsorships Leads planning committee and coordinates all aspects of the annual 5K for Health Plans and oversees the annual student/alumni Phone-a-thon Assists with the annual ECHO Team Membership Drive and Employee Assistance Fund Program Represents the organization at public events and networking opportunities Strengthens the organizations’ visibility and corporate partnerships Marketing & Communications Alignment Partners with marketing/communications director to develop fundraising materials and campaigns for events Donor Database Management & Reporting Manages donor databases and ensures accurate recordkeeping, contact information, and gifts Deposits & posts contributions Assists with generating queries, reports, mailing lists, and email lists from donor database Financial Oversight Collaborates with Director of Development to ensure event targets are met or exceeded Compliance & Best Practices Ensures adherence to ethical fundraising standards and legal requirements Maintains donor confidentiality and data integrity Stays informed on nonprofit trends and fundraising best practices Other Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Experience Education : Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field required. Experience : 1-2 years of fundraising and non-profit experience preferred. Experience with Raiser’s Edge donor database a plus. Communication Skills Excellent writing, public speaking, listening, and organizational skills. Positive attitude and strong desire to help others Must have ability to work well with collaborators, donors, and volunteers Self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creative Receptive to feedback Organizational Skills : Effective project management skills, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects a must Ability to operate well under pressure and problem solve Flexible and open to new projects Ability to adhere to deadlines High attention to detail Technical Skills : Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, as well as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meets. Compensation: The Research Foundation estimat