Development Coordinator

Boaz & Ruth is seeking a Development Coordinator for 15-30 hours/week.

 Founded in 2002, Boaz & Ruths mission is to rebuild lives and communities through relationships, transitional jobs, and economic revitalization. 

Reporting to and in partnership with the Director of Development, the Development Coordinator will support and enhance development efforts as Boaz & Ruth continues to grow. 

Responsibilities include:

•  Help develop and execute annual development strategy and plan.
•   Train and lead volunteers to support fundraising efforts.
•  Write grant proposals and reports to corporate, foundation, government and church funders
•   Maintain constituent database and paper records of contributors and grants.  Maintain security and quality controls.  Generate queries, reports, exports and any other collection data as needed.  Manage relationship with database vendor.
•    Write appeals and acknowledgement letters, the annual report, newsletters and content for website; maintain regular correspondence with funders; oversee mailings.
•    Assist with event planning and execution. 

•   2+ years of experience in fund development.
•   High energy, positive, can-do attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail; high degree of initiative.
•   Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively; ability to participate in public speaking events.
•   Good computer skills and knowledge of database programs.
•   Connection to the Richmond community is a plus.

The successful applicant will work well in multicultural teams and with diverse constituencies.  S/he will be self-motivated, work well under pressure and be able to handle several projects at one time.   Second career applicants are welcome.

Please send your resume to busseats@boazandruth.com. We will contact those persons selected for interview.