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The Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas provides fun, high-quality and enriching after-school and summer care for children who are in kindergarten to 18 years old. Our program is uniquely designed to give children a safe place to play, learn and grow, foster encouraging relationships with caring role models, and build character and confidence. We are looking for a Development Coordinator to join our team in Wichita, KS. The hours for this position are 9:00AM to 6:00PM and the candidate would work from our 2400 N Opportunity Drive location.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assist with generating fundraising income through marketing campaigns that target corporations, individuals, and foundations. Ensure the donor database is managed, providing written support for acknowledgment of donor gifts and implementation of stewardship plan. You will work closely with the VP of Marketing & Development to develop and implement engaging content for our social media channels, capturing high-quality photos and videos, assisting in creation of visually compelling marketing materials, and collaborating with the planning and execution of our special events.

KEY ROLES:

Resource Development & Donor Outreach

• Contribute to acquiring financial support by:
  • Supporting grant proposals,
  • Supporting the VP of Marketing & Development with researching and soliciting corporations, foundations, and individuals for donations,
  • Plan & implement special events (Youth of the Year, Fairways for Futures, Holiday Giving Tree, and any other events annually).
• Research, collaborate, and implement the Clubs fundraising programs including the annual campaigns, special events, donor database, private grants, and planned gifts, etc.

Database Maintenance & Reporting

• Manage recordkeeping in donor database, ensuring all contributions (cash & in-kind) are entered in a timely manner.
• Generate accurate, consistent, and timely acknowledgement letters & tax receipts.
• Track fundraising income, compile status reports, and proactively communicate progress to supervisor.

Content Creation & Curation:

• Assist in managing and maintaining the Clubs social media presence across various platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
• Assist in developing and implementing content calendars for social media platforms.
• Create and curate engaging content, including posts, images, videos, and stories, to increase brand awareness, engagement, and follower growth.
• Help create visually appealing graphics, infographics, and other marketing collateral using design software.
• Capture high-quality photos and videos that highlight the Club, our staff, our members, and other marketing initiatives. Edit and retouch when necessary.
• Collaborate to develop social media strategies and campaigns.

Partnership Development

• Develop strategic alliances & collaborative relationships with community leaders, donors, prospects, and BGCA national sponsors.
• Increase visibility of development initiatives to maintain exceptional public trust.

Qualifications

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Two-Three years of experience or equivalent combination of education & experience; Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

A minimum of one to three years applicable database experience required; experience with Salesforce preferred.

Highly detailed oriented with a critical degree of accuracy regarding data entry.

Ability to take initiative, whether working alone or with a team.

Exceptional ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with Club staff, Board of Directors, donors, volu teers, community groups, and other related agencies.

Knowledge of accessing, utilizing, and maintaining donor databases with respect for the confidentiality of donors personal information.

Exceptional customer relation skills, people skills, relationship management skills, and the ability to always represent the Club in a professional manner.

Strong oral and written communication skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft programs (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Outlook).

Basic understanding of marketing concepts and digital marketing trends.

Ability to learn new software. Canva, Adobe Suites, and Facebook Meta experience is preferred.

Ability to juggle multiple projects at once.

Ability to plan, organize and manage complex initiatives with varied deliverables.

Ability to initiate, analyze, monitor, evaluate and alter strategic advancement plans.

Ability to understand the objectives of the Club and strives for excellence.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment with excellent time-management skills.

Knowledge of accounting principles as they relate to fundraising. Inc