Marketing and Development Coordinator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PRIMARY JOB PURPOSE

The Development, Marketing & Communications Coordinator participates in planning and is responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of all fundraising, marketing and communications activities for The Arc Mid-South, based on a formalized fund development program and an integrated communications and marketing plan. This position coordinates activities associated with development and provides direction to staff and volunteers within the agency. The position promotes The Arc Mid-South on a local, regional and national basis to ensure a broad base of funding resources.

Fund Development

· In consultation with the Executive Director, develops and executes an annual Fund Development Plan and Development Budget with achievable, measurable objectives and fundraising targets, with an emphasis on long-term and short-term individual and corporate donations, This Plan needs to sustain all financial requirements to operate the annually as well as provide future fund growth in support of our mission.

· Takes a proactive leadership role in the identification, cultivation, and solicitation of individual and corporate donors.

· Prepares and/or coordinates all fundraising initiatives including the research, solicitation, execution and analysis.

· Continuously explores alternative funding sources and new models which will attract additional support, including the pursuit of major grants.

· Takes an active role in any Capital Campaign the agency may undertake.

The Marketing and Development Coordinator will support development efforts for both the Annual Fund and Capital Campaign including: donor research and tracking, special events and project management, communications, and volunteer management. Key to this position is the ability to juggle various projects at once, while maintaining a clear view of how each project supports the organization’s mission.

Annual Fundraising Goal

$200,000

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