Purpose: Support the growth of The Chautauqua Center's Foundation, The Waterfront Foundation. The Waterfront Foundation exists in Chautauqua County, Chemung County, and northwestern Cattaraugus County to foster connections between local and regional businesses, organizations, and benefactors by building bridges to the communities we serve so we can work to mitigate the gaps existing in access, treatment, education, and prevention in the health and wellness space.
Coordinator Responsibilities & Duties:
- Collaboratively develop and implement fundraising strategies.
- Coordinate and co-manage fundraising events.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with donors and potential donors.
- Identify and research new fundraising opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Prepare and contribute to grant proposals and fundraising reports.
- Share recruitment and workforce development responsibilities
- Assist and collaborate health/wellness initiatives and events
- Manage and maintain fundraising databases and track donor information.
- Share recruitment and workforce development responsibilities
- Assist and collaborate with health/wellness initiatives when necessary
- Share marketing and communications duties to amplify fundraising initiatives and enhance public awareness.
- Ensure compliance with all fundraising regulations and best practices.
- Participate in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive fundraising calendar.
- Monitor and evaluate the success of fundraising campaigns, sharing insights and contributing to continuous improvement.
- Provide support and training to volunteers involved in fundraising activities.
- Collaborate with the team and the Chief Financial Officer to ensure an accurate recording and response to all donations.
- Develop and nurture relationships with corporate sponsors.
- Identify, organize and participate in community outreach activities, representing the organization and building community support.
Coordinator Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Marketing and Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of proven fundraising experience.
- Demonstrated success in contributing to successful fundraising campaigns.
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practices and regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience with donor management software and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.
- Experience in event planning and management.
- Excellent networking, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and technical communication skills.
- Strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and maintain strong attention to detail.
- Creative problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
- Knowledge of donor relations and stewardship.
- Experience in grant research, writing, and reporting a plus.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the organization.
- Preference given to candidates with CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) credential.
- Experience working within a nonprofit environment
Locations of Interest: Chautauqua County, Cattaraugus County, Chemung County