Development Coordinator, Peer to Peer
JDRF International

JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. To accomplish this, JDRF has invested more than $2.5 billion in research funding since our inception. We are an organization built on a grassroots model of people connecting in their local communities, collaborating regionally for efficiency and broader fundraising impact, and uniting on a national stage to pool resources, passion, and energy. We collaborate with academic institutions, policymakers, and corporate and industry partners to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with T1D. Our staff and volunteers in chapters across the United States and our five international affiliates are dedicated to advocacy, community engagement, and our vision of a world without T1D. For more information, please visit www.jdrf.org or follow us on Twitter @JDRF.

As a JDRF team member, you can look forward to interesting and challenging work, building strong relationships with fellow staff and our network of volunteers, and having a meaningful impact on the lives of everyone affected by this devastating disease. JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Summary

This is an opportunity to join a strong Chapter team and work closely with staff partners, local leadership, regional and national colleagues, and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of the Greater New England Chapter. The Chapter currently includes a staff team of nine, a Community Board of Directors, and volunteer leaders who are actively engaged and passionate supporters of JDRF. Our Chapter proudly serves Maine, eastern Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Under the direction of the Development Manager, and through collaboration and coordination with national and regional teams, chapter staff, and volunteer partners, the Development Coordinator supports the chapter's fundraising programs, with a primary focus on Peer-to-Peer fundraising events. The Development Coordinator will work on a variety of Chapter programs and development activities that build and strengthen links to potential and existing volunteers and donors. This position also supports aspects of chapter operations, event marketing, event day volunteers, and logistics.

This position is hybrid, with a minimum of two days in the Wellesley, MA office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with chapter staff to ensure event fundraising goals are realized and or exceeded; provide administrative support to these events during the year.
• Oversee the recruitment and stewardship of participants in assigned Team JDRF events, including the Falmouth Road Race and runDisney race series.
• Maintain detailed accounts of teams, committees, and donor relationships across assigned Peer-to-Peer events.
• Assist with logistics leading up to events, including JDRF One Walk, JDRF Ride, and Team JDRF as needed.
• Communicate effectively with event day volunteers and chapter staff to ensure proper flow of information within the chapter. Serve as the volunteer point of contact for volunteers at select events leading up to, during, and after the event has ended.
• Coordinate, evaluate, and expand fundraising and non-fundraising programs under the direction of the Development Manager, with a strong partnership with Executive Director and other staff in support of the Greater New England market.
• Oversee gift acknowledgement for assigned events and ensure best practices are followed and completed in a timely manner.
• Strategically and consistently utilize CRM data management tool to maximize efficiency and effectively track donor pipeline.
• Maintain a good understanding of JDRF's mission and research efforts.
• Support and demonstrate commitment to the vision, mission, priorities, and guiding principles of JDRF. Understand and serve as a key staff member in implementing the strategic direction and purpose of the chapter.
• Support other fundraising events, chapter activities, and programs as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2 years of successful fundraising/event experience or relevant business/volunteer experience.
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to work on projects independently with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple projects, meet deadlines, problem-solve and multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.Ability to build rapport with participants, donors, volunteers, and the public.
• Must be a self-starter while also being collaborative and adaptable and must enjoy working on a team. Sense of humor a plus!
• CRM and Peer-to-Peer fundraising database knowledge (Salesforce and Luminate Online preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel within the chapter footprint. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. JDRF will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

JDRF supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
JDRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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