Job Post: Development Coordinator

JOB POSTING for position at COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

DATE REVISED: 01/30/2023 | DATE POSTED: 02/21/2023

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Title:  Development Coordinator
Team: Program and Sector
Hourly or Salary: Salary
Safety Sensitive: No
Compensation: $50,000 – $55,000
Reports To: Chief Program Officer
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Status: Exempt  
Time Status/Term: Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

While Coalfield has been successful in building a budget of over $20 million, our programmatic goals require a proactive and strategic approach to relationship building that will result in an increased number of individual donors and growth in our overall fundraising. Therefore, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic individual aligned with our values to continue building our fundraising activities and accelerate our growth.

The Development Coordinator will partner closely with the CEO (Chief Executive Officer,) and CPO (Chief Program Officer,) to raise funds and build new innovative partnerships to support our work and shape our future impact by:

  • Developing and executing a partnership and fundraising strategy to inspire more people, companies, and foundations to join us on our mission to rebuild the Appalachian economy from the ground up 
  • Helping achieve Coalfield’s collective fundraising goal of $20 million in 2023 
  • Strengthening and stewarding our current relationships as well as cultivating new ones with prospective financial supporters to help grow our community 
  • Researching, building and managing a pipeline of prospective supporters moving towards becoming passionate and engaged funding partners in our work 
  • Building on internal systems and processes to ensure we are highly efficient and focused in our approach 
  • Supporting senior leadership and the board with creative presentations of data and story-telling and other content to showcase our work. demonstrate impact and inspire action.

ABOUT COALFIELD

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WHY WORK AT COALFIELD?

You will have a sense of purpose that can only come from serving others, being the change you want to see in the world, and being involved in creative solutions to the world’s problems.

You will feel a sense of comradery and belonging that can only come from working alongside a passionate, diverse, quirky, eclectic, and compassionate team of personally and professional invested individuals.

If this is the type of career you want, then read on.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Support the CEO and Exec Team to strengthen relationships with current and potential funders, including:

  • Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with individual and foundation donors through regular correspondence, quarterly reports/reporting requirements mailings, etc.
    • Tracking donor interests and needs
    • Following up with donors and/or ghostwriting emails where appropriate
    • Overseeing and managing donor related information via CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
  • Partner with the CEO and Exec Team to develop, prioritize and implement strategies for Coalfield to expand its funding base, including exploration of potential revenue streams for Coalfield’s products and services.
  • Research and scope new potential funders locally, regionally, and globally.
  • Drive internal project management for the Exec team to determine strategic fit and best strategy to approach potential prospects to build aligned partnerships. This will include thoughtful cultivating and maintaining a pipeline of these prospects that is closely monitored, tracked diligently in CRM and acted upon with rigor.
  • Work with team members to develop content that logically and persuasively outlines Coalfield’s vision as it aligns with current and prospective partners’ priorities. As directed, write, revise, and submit targeted funding proposals, grants, prize applications, letters of intent, meeting briefs for senior leadership, and concept
    pavers
  • As directed, conduct meetings with new prospective funders and attend conferences/ invitations to meet
    potential donors. as needed.
  • Host donor visits with an ability to combine program knowledge, hospitality, and active listening to ensure a good experience and appropriate follow up.
  • Support the creation of Board documents and materials that support Board outreach efforts.
  • Work closely with Coalfield’s communications team to help with creating content for the website and other marketing / media needs.
  • Be a flexible team player and be comfortable with working culture that this role entails

Competency - knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • 7+ years of development experience, preferably in a rural, community and economic development, and/or environmental sustainability-focused organizational setting

  • Demonstrated ability to identify, solicit and close grants from individuals, foundations and corporations Creative, sophisticated writer with proven success in creating content that raises significant funding

  • Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to lead or facilitate meetings

  • Exceptional analytical skills

  • Thrives in a dynamic environment that requires adjusting to new challenges and thinking creatively to find solutions

  • Comfortable creating and meeting measurable targets

  • Ability to self-motivate, self-manage and deliver on a set of goals

  • Tech savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM management, and a strong interest in mastering the ins and outs of chosen CRM

  • Willingness to work in a small, lean team and work through the weeds with a good attitude and sense of
    humor

  • Occasional travel required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

Work Location and Hours of Work

  • Charleston or Huntington office/worksite preferred with remote work solutions available. Must be located in West Virginia
  • The normal work week is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, given the nature of this role – attendance at events may require work after normal hours. Coalfield allows exempt employees to request & use flextime

TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must provide reliable transportation to their primary work location and other locations as required.

Travel expenses (excluding commutes) may be reimbursed per Coalfield’s policies and procedures. Coalfield has a limited fleet of vehicles and frequently carpools to minimize travel burdens on employees. A valid driver’s license and annual completion of our drivers safety course is required in order to drive a Coalfield vehicle.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

  • Bachelor’s Degree

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Please send your resume and a cover letter that explains 1) why Coalfield’s mission excites you and 2) why you’re a perfect fit for this role to

EEO STATEMENT

Coalfield Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoft, recall, transter, leaves ot absence, compensation, and training.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BACKGROUND OR DRUG TEST

Candidates for this position will be required to pass a drug test as a condition of employment.

Candidates for this position will be required to have a background check as a condition of employment.

Standard Employment Application

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Authorization and Acknowledgements

I affirm that the information I have provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief, and I have not knowingly withheld any information requested. I understand that withholding or misstating any information requested in this application is a ground for rejection of my application, and if hired is grounds for discharge. This is true of information provided during the interview process as well. This application is valid for 30 days, after that time I must reapply for consideration.

I authorize Coalfield Development to verify my references, record of employment, education record, and any other information I have provided. Unless otherwise noted, I authorize the references I have listed to disclose any information related to my work record and my professional experiences with them, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I release the company, my former employers and all other persons and entities, from any and all claims, demands or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such inquiry or disclosure.

I understand, that as a final candidate for hiring by Coalfield Development, I will receive a conditional offer for employment based, in part, on my consent and voluntary submission to a drug test. If I refuse to take that test or test positive, I will not qualify for employment and any employment offer extended will be withdrawn.

If I am hired, I understand that either Coalfield Development or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of Coalfield Development Corporation has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

Once employed I will be provided with the company policies and understand it is my obligation to obey and stay up to date on policies that include but not limited to the Personnel Manual, Drug Free Workplace Program, Safety & Health policy, program guidelines and financial policies.

Coalfield Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and/or drug test as a condition of employment.

While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Mail: 2923 Park Ave. Huntington, WV 25704