Development Coordinator Position
Starting Hourly Rate $27, depending on experience
Part-to-Full Time (30-40 hours)
Join a passionate team of experienced professionals who are proud to know that their work today protects our area’s resources forever.
Strategic Development and Communications: Support a comprehensive development and communications program through the use of data to optimize strategies and approaches.
Relationship Building: Support the Development Committee, Board, and Executive Director in building and nurturing strong relationships with members and sponsors to secure major gifts, planned gifts, annual fund contributions, sponsorships, and special project fundraising. It is anticipated that over time, the Development Coordinator will also build a portfolio of major donors for whom they are the point of contact.
Collaboration: Work closely with the Executive Director, Development Committee, Executive Committee, Communications Specialist, and volunteers to plan and execute strategic initiatives and the preparation for a major fundraising campaign.
Prospect Research: Collaborate with staff and volunteers to identify individual, business, corporate, and foundation prospects for funding opportunities.
Foundation and Corporate Relations: Assist the Development Committee and the Executive Director in private and public foundation and corporate relations management, including assistance with grant writing, where applicable.
Donor Management: Oversee processing of donations, management of multi-year pledges, donor acknowledgment, and maintenance of an accurate and comprehensive Customer Relations Management (CRM) database using Little Green Light.
Marketing and Communications: Collaborate with the Executive Director and Communications Specialist to continually refine a comprehensive marketing and communications program, including marketing strategies, messaging, branding, social media, events, and website management and the production of marketing and fundraising collateral.
Community Engagement: Support and participate in CPF events, as appropriate, to build relationships with members and raise the visibility of the organization’s work.
Mission Understanding and Strategic Objectives: Develop a deep understanding of CPF’s mission, strategic initiatives, projects, and programs, and regularly review this in conjunction with the Development Plan.
Position Qualifications
Skills: Demonstrate excellent analytical, writing, oral presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Independence and Flexibility: Ability to manage a high level of responsibility, prioritize tasks, and work independently. Must be willing to work flexible hours and travel throughout Madison and Onondaga Counties.
Qualifications: Possess a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of experience in development, individual fundraising, or closely related experience. Familiarity with donor databases, pledge and restricted gift accounting, planned and legacy giving, appeals, and fundraising campaigns is desired.
Funding for this position is provided through a NYS Conservation Partnership Program Professional Development Grant with funding from the Environmental Protection Fund, the Glenda Wetzel Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Development Fund at the Central New York Community Foundation, and two private gifts.
To Apply:
To be considered for this position, interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@cazpreservation.org.
Job Type: Part-to-Full Time (Minimum of 30, up to 40 Hours/Week)
Pay: $27 per hour (starting), depending on experience
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Simple individual retirement account with employer match
Paid time off (sick and safe leave, holidays, vacation)
Schedule:
Typically, Monday to Friday
Evenings and weekend, as needed, for special events
Education: Bachelor's (Required)
Ability to Relocate: Relocate to a location within daily commuting distance from Cazenovia, NY 13035 before starting work
Work Location: In person
About CPF:
CPF is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) accredited land trust protecting important historic, agricultural, and natural resources in and around the Cazenovia community in Central New York. CPF protects approximately 3,400 acres of farmland and scenic landscapes through conservation easements and owns over 430 acres of open space and fourteen miles of public-use trails. CPF also holds twelve architectural easements that help maintain the character of the historic village center and surrounding area. In addition to its ongoing conservation and land stewardship work, CPF also offers over 20 free or low-cost recreational and educational programs for adults and children each year. For more information about CPF and its programs, visit cazpreservation.org
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