Our mission at Meristem is to prepare young adults on the autism spectrum to build a strong sense of self, develop an enhanced social capacity, and create a life of increased social and economic independence. We strive to create a world where the unique capabilities of adults on the spectrum are respected and appreciated. We facilitate the ability of adults with autism to have full and meaningful lives, with ample opportunities for mainstream employment and independent living.
We operate a small college-like campus in Fair Oaks that houses many of our students full-time.We are seeking a passionate and experienced Philanthropy Development/Philanthropy Coordinatorwho excels at cultivating relationships and is confident in making large donor asks. Meristem is a great place to work and grow. We all work together, motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At Meristem we have a terrific work culture and provide the opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with an amazing purpose.
Location: 9200 Fair Oaks Blvd. Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Status: Exempt, Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M with some evening and weekend events
Our compensation and benefits show how much we value our team!
$85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; a substantial portion paid by Meristem
Generous Paid Vacation, holiday, and paid sick leave policies
About The Position:
The Development/Philanthropy Coordinator provides the highest level of services to prospective and current donors with support and communication to enhance Meristem’s mission. The position is responsible for growing Meristem’s scholarship resources, targeted fundraising campaigns, and an endowment for Meristem. The Development/Philanthropy Coordinator should be experienced and comfortable making large asks for major gifts. If you have a passion for cultivating relationships, this job is for you.
Core Responsibilities:
Donor Development
Identify, cultivate, and build relationships with donors and organizations
Actively manage a portfolio of prospective and current donors
Lead fundraising events Awaken the Possible, Feast of the Wreaths,Big Day of Giving, and Big Day of Service
Plan and execute Double the Possibilities Year-End Campaign
Facilitate fundraising events for donors outside of the Sacramento region working with parents, board members, and other stakeholders
Develop proposals for major gifts
Collaborate with grant specialist to manage and track fundraising efforts
Maintain donor base and update communications
Design and implement new philanthropic programs
Monitor and make recommendations for philanthropy trends and best practices
Initiate and plan campus visits with potential donors and current stakeholders
External Relations:
Develop and maintain an Alumni Program with former students and families
Develop and implement outreach strategies to grow and maintain community connections and partnerships
Attend strategic events and conferences that support networking opportunities that further fundraising for Meristem’s mission
Contribute to an annual impact report for Meristem that includes student success stories
Build and maintain active relationships with aligned nonprofit partners
Leverage social media and other digital platforms to attract and engage donors
Provide data and success stories for marketing communications, newsletters, social media, etc
Team Collaboration:
Work collaboratively with the development team to cultivate donors and leverage community partnerships
Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop new programs, proposals, and campaign budgets
Update and report on restricted gifts
Provide data and information to build donation reports and maintain donor database
Contribute to event planning to maximize donor support and teamwork
Contribute to long-range organizational planning and program outcome measurement strategies
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of non-profit fundraising experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite and the ability to learn donor management software
Knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial budgeting
Knowledge of various types of charitable giving
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Consistently takes initiative
Strong networking and closing skills
Contagious enthusiasm for Meristem’s mission
Tenacious, creative, and adaptive mindset
We look forward to meeting you!
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Internet Publishing
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