Jobs: Development Director at Kruckeberg Botanic Gardens

KBGF is soliciting resumes for a Development Coordinator. This position is located at the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden with primary responsibilities of coordinating the solicitation of up to $100,000 in donations, sponsorships and grants, recruiting new members, and coordinating fundraising events. The position is half time and is compensated with hourly wages of $18/hour. 

Job Title: Development Coordinator 

Category: Exempt

Location: Shoreline, WA 

Date: January 2014

Reports to: KBGF Executive Director 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

Donations

• Implement strategies for cultivation of new major donors; 
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance major donor giving to the garden; 
• In partnership with the Executive Director, prepare and submit grants; and
• Generate gift acknowledgments (with support from volunteers), identify candidates for mailings, and ensure timely submissions of required documentation. 

Membership 

• Implement strategies to attain the Garden’s annual membership goals; and 
• Implement strategies for cultivation of new major donors 

Sponsorship 

• Coordinate the production of a range of materials for sponsor solicitation; and
• Meet with sponsors and maintain sponsorship program.

Event Support 

• Take responsibility for assigned tasks for major events, including GardenParty (dinner and auction event), Annual Membership Meeting (lecture and meeting), Mother’s Day Sale (membership outreach at nursery), and other events; 
• Take responsibility for coordinating with board members and major donors to organize small dinner party fundraisers; and
• Coordinate one “fun” fundraising event per year (e.g., bowl-a-thon, restaurant fundraiser)

Other Duties

• Meet regularly as needed with the Executive Director and Development committee members.
• Represent KBGF as staff at special events. 

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Proven experience in fundraising strategies.
• Proven experience in coordinating fundraising events. 
• College graduate or equivalent relevant experience. 
• Self-starter who can work independently on concurrent projects and meet deadlines. 
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and strong communication skills. 
• Creative and strategic thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Consistent in matters of accuracy, presentation, and attention to detail. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Familiarity with databases preferred. 
• Required to work occasional evenings and weekends at special events. 

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume by June 30 by email to: Brianne Zorn 

Questions? Contact Brianne at 206-546-1281 x20