Jesuit Refugee Service/USA
The mission of Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA) is to accompany, serve, and advocate for refugees and forcibly displaced persons. JRS works in more than 50 countries worldwide to meet the educational, health, psycho-social and emergency needs of almost 1 million refugees and other forcibly displaced persons regardless of race, ethnic origin, or religious beliefs.
Job Description
Do you watch the news and wonder, "How can I help? Where can I contribute?" This is a great opportunity for someone to join an integral part of the Development Team and make a difference.
The Development Coordinator will support the Development Team raises funds from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support the organization's life-changing work. They will be responsible for providing event coordination, development administrative support, processing donations, preparing acknowledgment letters, and facilitating other communications with JRS/USA's internal and external constituencies. The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Development.
Responsibilities
Manage accurate and up-to-date donor database of constituent records.
Provide donor stewardship and draft donor reports.
Support and manage fundraising efforts with outreach initiatives
Coordinate and support with direct mail appeals, stewardship mailings, and other donor communications.
Research for grant funding.
Coordinate and manage project planning for Development Team with Asana.
Research for donor reports and grant funding.
Manage physical filing system.
Perform data entry, including donor updates and donation processing.
Prepare and disseminate acknowledgment letters for supporters.
Provide other administrative support as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required.
1-3 years of relevant experience required.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and any experience with development software, Donor Perfect, eTapestry, or Salesforce a plus.
Experience with Asana is a plus.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to take the initiative, function independently, and exercise good judgment.
Prior experience in a professional environment, especially in a development role, is preferred.
We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply.
JRS/USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by the law. We welcome applicants from a diverse spectrum of qualified candidates.
Washington, DC 20006