Donations Coordinator
- Los Angeles, CA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate all in-kind donations, including evaluating policy and best practices
- Inventory donations and coordinate distribution, draft and send timely thank you letters
- Be the on site contact for all in-kind donations
- Enter relevant data in Raisers Edge for all in-kind donations (includes sack lunches, toiletries, drives etc.) keeping Community and Corporate Relationships team updated and looping appropriate Development staff in where needed. Generate acknowledgement letters for donors
- Share info and photos of in-kind donations and activities with Marketing & Communications Coordinators for public acknowledgment
- Coordinate Shelter Partnership orders, deliveries and receipting process
- Assist with producing donor acknowledgment letters, tribute cards, and other donor correspondence
- Provide on-going support to the Database Operations Manager; assist with gift processing, enforcing data hygiene, and generating gift reports in Raiser’s Edge
- Other Duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED or Equivalent
- Valid Driver’s license, reliable car, auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record.
- A passion for connecting philanthropists with high impact opportunities to help the most vulnerable in their communities
- Detail oriented with strong time management, organizational, written, verbal, interpersonal, and computer skills
- Able to manage multiple projects concurrently
- Computer literate; able to effectively use computerized database, with demonstrable skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel programs
- Proficient in the use of the Internet and social media tools
- Able to work some evenings and weekends for special events and meetings as requested
- Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, Volgistics, and/or other donor management system preferred
- Able to travel between Westside and downtown Los Angeles as work requires
- At least 2 years of experience working in Development at a nonprofit organization, preferred; experience with data entry preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required; knowledge of Raiser's Edge or similar fundraising database preferred
- Combination of field and office environment
- Travel between agency locations, and external locations, up to 100%.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, bend; occasionally lift or carry up to 35 lbs.
- On occasion walk or drive to different local sites
- Will necessitate working in busy and loud environments
- Will be exposed to elements like cold, heat, dust, noise and odor
- May need to bend, stoop, twist, and sit throughout the day