Wish & Development Coordinator - Make-A-Wish Nebraska
General Statement of Responsibilities:
The Wish & Development Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and management of all wishes and volunteers in the Greater NE region, working closely with the Program Services Director. This position will provide support to the Director of Development – Greater NE with all aspects of donor relations and stewardship, as well as internal and external fundraising events. This individual shall be able to deal with a wide variety of contacts from within and outside the organization, including public speaking. This position is also responsible for all aspects of medical outreach for Greater NE. This position is responsible for the overall operations of the Kearney office (greeting visitors, answering phones, opening mail, preparing daily deposits, managing/ordering office supplies, etc.)
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-3+ years of experience working in the nonprofit industry and office management.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the mission of and passion for the work of Make-A-Wish, with the ability to demonstrate sensitivity toward wish children/families, and to work well as a team with volunteers and staff.
- Demonstrates exceptional communication skills both oral and written, must be skilled in public speaking representing MAW with professionalism.
- Organization and high-level computer skills, including data entry, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
- Quick, efficient, and accurate data entry skills and typing skills.
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision in an environment with frequent interruptions and short deadlines.
- Must be able to make sound decisions relevant to all aspects of wish granting and office management.
- Well-organized use of time and resources.
- Proven record managing events.
- High level of confidentiality; willing to submit to a background and credit check.
- Has the ability and willingness to travel as required for the position, including evenings/weekends.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage all aspects of the wish granting process, working with volunteers to ensure each child receives a quality wish. Will work in partnership with Program Services Director.
- Research wish experiences, design itineraries, manage initial paperwork with wish granting volunteers and Wish families.
- Maintain updates in children’s wish files and communication with Program Services Director.
- Sustain wish data in Raiser’s Edge & Salesforce software for Wish children and families, referral sources and in-kind donor resources.
- Manage volunteer and medical outreach for the Greater NE region, including conducting new volunteer orientation, wish granter training, coordinating team meetings, and conducting medical outreach with hospitals/clinics throughout the Greater NE region.
- Oversee daily office management – i.e. phones, mail, deposits, correspondence, office supplies, etc.
- Aid in facilitating and implementing events – i.e. Kearney Fundraising Dinner & Auction, external fundraising events, wish family events, etc.
- Be point of contact for high school student councils in Greater NE for Kids For Wish Kids fundraising program.
- Assist Director of Development with grant proposal writing to various foundations in Greater NE.
- Coordinate event planning efforts (i.e. silent auctions) with Friends Council members and attend monthly Friends Council meetings alongside the Director of Development.
- Provide development support – i.e. updating donor records in RE/Salesforce, managing donor correspondence and assisting with all aspects of donor stewardship, cultivation, etc.
- Assist with community and event outreach, serving as MAW representative as needed.
- Adhere to national standards, chapter policies, and guidelines.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Courtney Hughbanks, Director of Development – Greater NE, at chughbanks@nebraska.wish.org by May 25th, 2022.