Development Coordinator

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Job: Development Coordinator
Organization: Walden Center and School
City: Berkeley, CA
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Field: Education
Position Type: Part-time Job
Minimum Experience: 2-3 years
Deadline: N/A/N/A/N/A

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Walden Center & School — DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR Organization Description: Founded in 1958, Walden Center & School is a leader in integrating progressive academics with the arts. Our collective teaching model allows for personalized instruction to meet the developmental needs of each child. Serving children in grades K-6, Walden is committed to providing a rich and diverse educational community for all. We are located in the heart of Berkeley, CA. Position Description: The Development Coordinator works with the Foundation (board), Teacher Collective, parents and volunteers to develop and implement Walden's fundraising plan each year and for the long-term. The Coordinator is responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support to achieve the goals in Walden's annual budget, with a particular focus on increasing individual giving. Primary duties and responsibilities include: • Coordination of fundraising events • Management of annual giving campaign • Drafting communications regarding fundraising Qualifications/Requirements: • College degree, B.A. or B.S. • Minimum 3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising • Proven record of successful fundraising via events, annual giving drives, and donor cultivation • Outstanding written and verbal communications skills • Strong attention to detail • Able to quickly build strong, positive relationships with a broad range of constituents • Able to think strategically, problem solve, and multi-task while working on a deadline • Able to work independently and as part of a team • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, familiar with Macs • Skilled with using social media as a development tool • Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. This is a contract position and most of your day-to-day work will need to occur off campus. Application: In addition to a resume and at least three references, interested applicants should include a cover letter describing their qualifications, relevant work and volunteer background, potential contribution to our organization, and desired hourly pay rate. Please submit your response via email to moc.liamg|gnirihnedlaw#moc.liamg|gnirihnedlaw . Please include "Development Coordinator" in your email subject header. Phone calls will not be accepted regarding this position. Compensation and hours: This is a contract position, 10-15 hours weekly with high possibility to expand to 20-25 hours per week after six months. This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. This is a part-time job. This is a contract job. This is at a non-profit organization. Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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