Development and Communications Coordinator

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health -is delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Salary: $60,000-$70,000 - Commensurate with experienceSchedule: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:30 pmPRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):


* Manages and assists the VP of Development and Communication,s as well as department staff, with all department needs as required.


* Manages, updates, and maintains constituent information and records as needed.


* Maintains accurate fundraising database of past and present contributors, as well as future gifts (pledges), and other Development files.


* Oversees, prepares, and maintains documentation records of policies and procedures for the fundraising database system.


* Prepares daily data entry, weekly, monthly, hourly, and periodic reports on gifts, pledges, and outstanding pledges from the fundraising database as requested.


* Prepares end-of-fiscal-year constituent giving report for publication in the Financial Annual Report.


* Researches and identifies new donor prospects.


* Processes checks and credit card payments with confidentiality.

Reconciles Development database gift records with Accounting Department records.


* Liaises with donors, board members, and outside counsel when dealing with donations, bequests, pledges, and stock gifts.


* Works with Raisers Edge/Blackbaud technical support representatives to solve problems and apply new techniques.


* Drafts correspondence and/or reports.


* Creates collateral to support the Development and Communications department as well as operational divisions of Chimes.


* Sources and posts content on social platforms to promote advertising and awareness of Chimes.


* Assists in the planning and coordination of major fundraising events, including all aspects, but not limited to, logistics, talent, constituents,t and vendor relations.


* Create and manage a volunteer committee for events.


* Works with public relations firms as requested for agency events and communications campaigns.


* Processes gifts and creates acknowledgment letters.


* Sends cards and acknowledgments for memorial or special remembrance donations.


* Handles administrative and financial duties with judgment and accuracy while maintaining strict confidentiality.


* Attends and participates in in-service training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.


* Works cooperatively with others, including all staff, supervis...