Lima Community Foundation
Part Time Development Coordinator
Lima Community Foundation, Lima, Ohio, United States, 45807
Position Profile: Development Coordinator
Introduction to the Lima Community Foundation
In 1965 a group of 15 individuals saw a need for an organization to help support Lima and Allen County by connecting people who wanted to give back to the community through organizations that made a difference in our community. The Lima Community Foundation has a rich history of supporting and improving the quality of life for the residents of Allen County, Ohio.
The Foundation now stewards more than 100 funds with assets totaling more than $14 million. The Foundation awards more than 75 scholarships each spring---designated toward high school, college, and non-traditional students taking the next step in their academic and professional journeys.
The Foundation offers donors a comprehensive array of philanthropic tools, including donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, seed funds, and permanently endowed funds. By partnering with local investment advisors, the Foundation provides donors with professional management of their gifts. The Foundation is ready to meet the challenge of growing its permanently endowed funds to meet the current and future needs of Allen County's residents.
The Lima Community Foundation has a long and rich history of helping donors in Lima and Allen County reach their philanthropic goals. With recent capacity-building work and an exciting growth trajectory, Lima Community Foundation is poised to become a leading community resource---not just for funding, but for information, advice, and advocacy.
The Opportunity
The Lima Community Foundation seeks to engage a Development Coordinator, who will work with the Executive Director on select community projects. The coordinator will be a key team member on special project teams, working with the project chair, key staff, project partners and fundraising consultants to fulfill the responsibilities listed below. The initial assignment will involve the Lima Community Aquatic Park campaign.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Implements fundraising initiatives with appropriate staff and volunteers Supports the efforts of campaign leaders to recruit, train, and guide volunteer campaign leaders and committees Maintains lists of prospective donors -- individuals, corporations, and foundations -- and creates philanthropic profiles of prospects for leadership and major gifts Monitors and supports the work of the project committees Prepares meeting materials, supporting documents, and minutes/notes Oversees receipt of campaign gifts and maintenance of gift of records and acknowledgements; and records campaign gifts Provides campaign reports to key staff Helps develop campaign marketing materials Communicates regularly with campaign leaders and committee members Assists in planning and executing campaign events Organizes campaign office and monitors campaign budget
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Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
Attention to Detail Oral & Written Communication Customer Focused Ethics and Integrity Philanthropic Community experience Interpersonal Relationships Organizing & Planning Problem Solving & Decision Making Time Management Process & System Management Strong Technical Skills Able to Work Independently
Education/Experience
Education: BA/BS Degree Experience: 3-5 years of development experience, administrative experience
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Time Commitment
10-20 hours a week;
Introduction to the Lima Community Foundation
In 1965 a group of 15 individuals saw a need for an organization to help support Lima and Allen County by connecting people who wanted to give back to the community through organizations that made a difference in our community. The Lima Community Foundation has a rich history of supporting and improving the quality of life for the residents of Allen County, Ohio.
The Foundation now stewards more than 100 funds with assets totaling more than $14 million. The Foundation awards more than 75 scholarships each spring---designated toward high school, college, and non-traditional students taking the next step in their academic and professional journeys.
The Foundation offers donors a comprehensive array of philanthropic tools, including donor-advised funds, scholarship funds, seed funds, and permanently endowed funds. By partnering with local investment advisors, the Foundation provides donors with professional management of their gifts. The Foundation is ready to meet the challenge of growing its permanently endowed funds to meet the current and future needs of Allen County's residents.
The Lima Community Foundation has a long and rich history of helping donors in Lima and Allen County reach their philanthropic goals. With recent capacity-building work and an exciting growth trajectory, Lima Community Foundation is poised to become a leading community resource---not just for funding, but for information, advice, and advocacy.
The Opportunity
The Lima Community Foundation seeks to engage a Development Coordinator, who will work with the Executive Director on select community projects. The coordinator will be a key team member on special project teams, working with the project chair, key staff, project partners and fundraising consultants to fulfill the responsibilities listed below. The initial assignment will involve the Lima Community Aquatic Park campaign.
Responsibilities and Tasks
Implements fundraising initiatives with appropriate staff and volunteers Supports the efforts of campaign leaders to recruit, train, and guide volunteer campaign leaders and committees Maintains lists of prospective donors -- individuals, corporations, and foundations -- and creates philanthropic profiles of prospects for leadership and major gifts Monitors and supports the work of the project committees Prepares meeting materials, supporting documents, and minutes/notes Oversees receipt of campaign gifts and maintenance of gift of records and acknowledgements; and records campaign gifts Provides campaign reports to key staff Helps develop campaign marketing materials Communicates regularly with campaign leaders and committee members Assists in planning and executing campaign events Organizes campaign office and monitors campaign budget
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Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:
Attention to Detail Oral & Written Communication Customer Focused Ethics and Integrity Philanthropic Community experience Interpersonal Relationships Organizing & Planning Problem Solving & Decision Making Time Management Process & System Management Strong Technical Skills Able to Work Independently
Education/Experience
Education: BA/BS Degree Experience: 3-5 years of development experience, administrative experience
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Time Commitment
10-20 hours a week;