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Careers at CVI

Development Coordinator

The Center for the Visually Impaired (CVI) seeks a Development Coordinator to support our growing fundraising program. The position reports to the Director of Development.

This position brings an opportunity to:

  • Be a part of a dynamic, growing organization and fundraising program. CVI is now serving more people than at any time in its 60+ year history.
  • Develop key skills and build a long-term career in fundraising.
  • Expand the impact of philanthropy on CVI’s mission and the lives of people experiencing vision loss.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of professional fundraising experience
  • Demonstrated success in generating donor lists and mailings, processing gifts, preparing grant and reporting calendars, and other development office tasks. reporting requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Process and acknowledge gifts, ensuring accurate data entry and donor recognition.
  • Track and maintain donor data.
  • Write solicitation letters and emails for annual fund campaigns.
  • Create and manage mailing lists for donor solicitations and stewardship.
  • Manage the grants calendar, ensuring timely submission of proposals and reports and regular stewardship touchpoints.
  • Prepare prospect briefings.
  • Coordinate volunteers.
  • Coordinate quarterly newsletters and bi-monthly client e-newsletters.
  • Collaborate with the Marketing Director on social media and blog content.
  • Support the Director of Development and event planners in fundraising for and planning the annual gala.
  • Provide administrative support for the CEO.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Proficiency with donor management software (experience with eTapestry preferred).

Applicants should send a copy of their resume to humanresources@cviga.org.