Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

In connection to Dress for Success’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we encourage people from underrepresented communities with diverse abilities, ages, gender identities, nationalities, races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations to apply.

Dress for Success Austin values women. We serve women from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, including women from many racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, as well as women of all abilities and strengths, women that are experiencing homelessness, mental illness, were formerly incarcerated, are non-English speakers and from the LGBTQ+ community. We meet women where they are, and we want our clients to see themselves represented in every aspect of who we are – staffing, volunteers, board members and all affiliate organizations.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Coordinator will assist the DFSA team with donor and data management.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

DATABASE

Track and record donations in QuickBooks and database
Reconcile donations monthly
Maintain database and create donor reports as needed
Build forms and reporting mechanisms in database
Work with Communications Manager on campaigns

CORP

Participate in corporate calls with Development Director and send follow-up information
Speak at Lunch & Learn events, as needed
Schedule volunteer groups
Lead volunteer groups in coordination with Volunteer Manager and Inventory Coordinator

GRANTS

Maintain grant calendar
Divvy up grant applications to personnel
Research new grant opportunities and propose to Development Director and Executive Director
Create and maintain grant documentation in database

EVENTS (SPRING/FALL)

Assist in planning fundraising events
Attend committee meetings and manage registration software and financial reconciliation
Create sponsorship invoices
Manage HelloFund campaigns
Act as day-of contact for events

DONOR RELATIONS PIPELINE

Handle pre- and post-attendee communications for monthly Toast and Tours
Oversee monthly giving program
Assist with development campaigns
Assist with donor stewardship activities
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Communications, or related field
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including, G Suite, as well as familiarity with email marketing software, and database platforms
Skilled at verbal and written communication; ability to proofread
Strong organization and planning skills
Proactive problem-solver and effective at creating systems
Comfortable with enforcing policies & setting boundaries
Maintains a professional & positive demeanor
Ability to work with diverse groups of people
Ability to work autonomously & collaboratively
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
Committed to strict confidentiality and privacy of sensitive materials and exercise utmost discretion

HOURS, SALARY and BENEFITS:

Full time
Hybrid schedule
Salary: $55,000 to $62,000 / year
Work for an organization that values and works to empower women every day
17 days of PTO beginning year one
Access to health benefits
401K match

TO APPLY: Please use this link to apply for the position by 3/12/25.

The mission of Dress for Success Austin is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.