Wednesday, June 13, 2012

External Relations Coordinator, Benefits Data Trust - Philadelphia, PA

Posted: 6/13/12

EXTERNAL RELATIONS COORDINATOR (Fundraising / Public Relations)

www.bdtrust.org

Benefits Data Trust (BDT) is a national not-for-profit organization committed to transforming how individuals in need access public benefits. BDT has an opening for an External Relations Coordinator.

Position Summary:

The External Relations Coordinator will be responsible assisting the Director of External Relations in executing the organization’s fundraising and public relations goals. A primary responsibility of the Coordinator will be to support the organization in identifying and securing external funding. The External Relations Coordinator reports to the Director of External Relations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Research funding targets (individual, corporate, and foundations) that meet the mission of the organization; updating profiles in contact/prospect database (SAGE Fundraising 50).
• Coordinate the grant proposal submission process by creating, managing and ensuring implementation of a project timeline in order to define the necessary tasks and timeframe for successful completion
• Assist in the drafting of grant proposals in accordance with the guidelines of potential funding sources.
• Participate in internal and external meetings that relate to fundraising and public relations, as requested; draft meeting agendas, minutes, and record decisions reached by participants and ensure information is appropriately communicated to all attendees.
• Develop and maintain a methodical system of entering data into a contact/prospect database; developing and producing reports regarding individual stakeholders, groups, etc. as requested.
• Ensure that data entered into contact/prospect database is consistent, accurate, and updated as required.
• Adhere to strict follow-up policies for all funders and external contacts, ensuring donors are thanked in a timely manner, receipts are provided, next steps are communicated, etc.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of special events.
• Assist with the organization’s public relations efforts including social media.

Requirements:

All applicants must possess:

• A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university
• A demonstrated attention to detail
• Superior communication skills - both written and verbal
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize is a must
• Experience in SAGE Fundraising 50 or a comparable product is a plus
• Creativity, a sense of humor, the ability to self-direct and be a team player

Benefits Data Trust is an equal opportunity employer and offers a supportive work environment and excellent benefits. Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to the given email address. No phone calls please. Applicants must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen and provide three professional references.

TO APPLY: 

When applying, please include answers to our Questionnaire below and submit a cover letter (including salary requirements), a writing sample, and resume to bdtrequest@bdtrust.org. All submissions must include “External Relations Coordinator” in the subject line.

Application deadline: June 27, 2012

QUESTIONNAIRE

Do you have experience in fundraising and/or researching potential funding targets?

_ NO EXPERIENCE, willing to learn

_ SOME EXPERIENCE

_ MODERATE EXPERIENCE

_ EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

Do you have experience in grant proposal submission process and/or drafting of grant proposals in accordance with the guidelines of potential funding sources?

_ NO EXPERIENCE, willing to learn

_ SOME EXPERIENCE

_ MODERATE EXPERIENCE

_ EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE

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