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Salt Lake County · 10 hours ago

Development Coordinator at Clark Planetarium

Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Salt Lake County is committed to enriching the community through dedicated service, and they are seeking a Development Coordinator for the Clark Planetarium. This role involves coordinating fundraising activities, managing donor databases, and developing strategic fundraising plans to meet the Planetarium's goals.

Customer ServiceGovernmentService Industry

Responsibilities

Cultivates and solicits prospective and current donors to secure gifts, donations, and in-kind contributions for the Planetarium

In collaboration with an Associate Director and the Communication & Development Supervisor, develops annual and long-term fundraising plans for the organization

Leads the planning of fundraising events. Solicits sponsorships and in-kind donations to support fundraising events

Leads groups and committees in support of fundraising events and goals

Oversees the strategic promotion of the Division’s sustaining member program, cultivating new and renewing members

Guides the collection of data and maintains the relationship management database

Collaborates with key staff to support the membership programs at the Planetarium

Researches and identifies new public and private funding prospects

Writes, edits, and formats fundraising proposals, reports, and other funding correspondence

Works with key staff to develop and assess ideas for fundable proposals

Writes grants and assists in grant applications to solicit funds for the Department and Division

Qualification

Fundraising techniquesGrant writingDonor database managementNon-profit managementCustomer service skillsMS OfficeAdobe softwareSocial media platformsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Communications, Non-Profit Management, Public Administration, or other closely related field

Two (2) years of directly related experience

Knowledge of Museums and Cultural organizations and their functions

Knowledge of Fundraising techniques and best practices

Knowledge of Grant writing and grant management

Knowledge of Non-profit management

Knowledge of Customer services skills

Knowledge of Communication and public relations methods and techniques

Knowledge of Donor database management

Skills and Abilities to work with computer software related to job specific duties (MS Office, Adobe, donor software, social media platforms, etc.)

Skills and Abilities to organize workloads and prioritize tasks to adhere to deadlines

Skills and Abilities to understand, implement, and follow policies and procedures

Skills and Abilities to demonstrate flexibility with assignments, environments, and co-workers

Skills and Abilities to professionally represent organization both externally and internally

Skills and Abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Skills and Abilities to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Skills and Abilities to operate standard office equipment (scanner, printer, computer, ipad, etc.)

Ability to lift and carry objects that require the ability to lift up to a maximum of 50 lbs

Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program