Development Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Development Coordinator
SUPERVISOR: Director of Development
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt Position
 
The Research Foundation
The Research Foundation story began in 1965 when Research Hospital Foundation was formed to raise funds to help Research Hospital provide health care services to the community. For 40 years, the foundation provided support to Research Medical Center to bring the latest in medical advancements and treatments and to provide a broad base of services to serve the health care needs of patients in the greater Kansas City community.
 
With the purchase of Research Medical Center by the for-profit health care company HCA in 2003, The Research Foundation concluded its affiliation with Research Medical Center. While no longer affiliated with Research Medical Center, The Research Foundation remains committed to serving the community and carrying on the spirit of the original foundation through our many health education and scholarship programs.
 
The Research Foundation invests in health-center programs and partnerships that benefit healthcare students and professionals, patients, and people in the Greater Kansas City community.
 
Job Summary:
Responsible for organizing fund development activities for The Research Foundation and Cass Community Health Foundation. The role primarily focuses on event planning, donor management and stewardship, and working with volunteers.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising & Development

• Attends the board’s Annual Fund Committee meetings
• Attends quarterly board meetings for Cass Community Health Foundation
• Assists with direct mail initiatives for both organizations

Donor Stewardship

• Builds and maintains relationships with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders
• Manages annual stewardship touchpoints and donor appreciation events
• Manages all donor thank you letters and assists with thank you calls

Grant Management

• Completes grant research, writing, and submission of grant requests
• Completes grant reporting and compliance with grant requirements

Events & Community Engagement

• Plans and oversees fundraising events and sponsorships
• Leads planning committee and coordinates all aspects of the annual 5K for Health
• Plans and oversees the annual student/alumni Phone-a-thon
• Assists with the annual ECHO Team Membership Drive and Employee Assistance Fund Program
• Represents the organization at public events and networking opportunities
• Strengthens the organizations’ visibility and corporate partnerships

Marketing & Communications Alignment

• Partners with marketing/communications director to develop fundraising materials and campaigns for events

Donor Database Management & Reporting

• Manages donor databases and ensures accurate recordkeeping, contact information, and gifts
• Deposits & posts contributions
• Assists with generating queries, reports, mailing lists, and email lists from donor database

Financial Oversight

• Collaborates with Director of Development to ensure event targets are met or exceeded

Compliance & Best Practices

• Ensures adherence to ethical fundraising standards and legal requirements
• Maintains donor confidentiality and data integrity
• Stays informed on nonprofit trends and fundraising best practices

Other

• Other duties as assigned

 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field required. 
Experience: 1-2 years of fundraising and non-profit experience preferred. Experience with Raiser’s Edge donor database a plus.
 
Communication Skills:

• Excellent writing, public speaking, listening, and organizational skills.
• Positive attitude and strong desire to help others
• Must have ability to work well with collaborators, donors, and volunteers
• Self-motivated, confident, energetic, and creative
• Receptive to feedback

Organizational Skills:

• Effective project management skills, strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects a must
• Ability to operate well under pressure and problem solve
• Flexible and open to new projects
• Ability to adhere to deadlines
• High attention to detail

Technical Skills:

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, as well as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meets.

Compensation: The Research Foundation estimates the salary range for this role is $49,000 - $69,000.
 
Benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• 401K Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (based on years of service)
• Extended Illness Bank
• Maternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance

Work Environment:

• The Development Coordinator works in The Research Foundation office. The office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located on the first floor of Research Medical Center. Standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time reviewing computer monitor; possible exposure to dissatisfied individuals. Workplace is a smoke-and drug-free environment.
• This position operates primarily in a professional office environment that is fully accessible. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Occasional evening and weekend work, as well as occasional travel in the Greater Kansas City region.
• Physical – This employee must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. This role uses standard office equipment (e.g., computers, phones, copiers, scanners, and filing cabinets).
• Vision – See in the normal range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
• Hearing – Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

 
Please send cover letter, resume and minimum salary requirements to: tess@theresearchfoundationkc.org.