Donor Relations Coordinator

AZA United (Arizona Autism United) is a growing and well-established non-profit organization that has been supporting children and families in the Valley since 2006! We are a Top Workplace winner with a recognized culture of collaboration, and a true focus on being of service, professional development, and work/life balance. 

We're seeking a Donor Relations Coordinator to join our Development Department. The Donor Relations Coordinator assists with fundraising, donor acquisition & retention and event coordination related activities and campaigns that positively engage supporters, collaborators, community leaders, AZA staff, and the general public.

LOCATION: 60% Remote, 30% Community/Networking, 10% in-office
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
COMPENSATION: $22-$28 per hour, with pay increases TWICE a year and a comprehensive benefits package
 

• Implement a “communications and in-person activities” plan to engage (or re-engage) donors, funders and other key supporters in our community 
• Maintain clean and accurate data in the CMR database, including importing/exporting donation data from different platforms 
• Enter key donor data for events and individual donor outreach, and prepare and run accurate donation letter receipts for one-time donors and recurring donors 
• Individual Giving 

  • Assist with managing individual donor acquisition, renewal, retention and upgrade campaigns in alignment with organizational fundraising strategies 

  • Motivate and identify donors and prospects to make major gifts to the organization 

  • Assist with the creation and distribution of appeal content to supporter base, including upgrading or sustaining donation appeals 

  • Coordinate donor stewardship and renewal activities such as tours, phone calls, cards, donor summary letters, lapsed donor outreach, etc. 

• Assist with obtaining corporate sponsorships (relationship building and ongoing communication with local vendors and corporations for sponsorships and in-kind donations) 
• Assist with the creation of materials for our annual campaigns 

Event Planning and Coordination  

• Assist the team with the planning and execution of annual fundraising and donor stewardship events, including event project management (timeline, project budget, etc.), coordinating with vendors, program production, volunteer coordination, and other activities associated with conducting a successful event  
• Assist with 3rd party fundraising & awareness events by coordinating with outside entities
   

Communications 

• Assist with social media management related to fundraising activities (creating positive content and monitoring audience engagement) 
• Assist with content creation for various outreach campaigns, newsletters and other communications 
• Assist with obtaining photos, videos, quotes, stories and other items for marketing and fundraising campaigns 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required; 
• Minimum 1 year of donor relations, fundraising and event planning work experience  
• Must have the flexibility to occasionally work early mornings, evenings and weekends, as needed 
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, popular social media channels and information management systems 
• Ability to travel throughout Maricopa County as needed to visit sites related to department objectives 
• Highly organized and detail oriented, able to independently juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
• Able to meet all compliance requirements during onboarding including, but not limited to, successfully obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card and being able to provide a valid driver's license, car insurance and registration

     

• Work-life balance with the opportunity to work at least 60% remotely
• Supportive and transparent leadership team who want to hear your ideas (USA Today Leadership Winner for 2024!)
• Professional development to help you continue to grow
• Be part of a non-profit making a big impact on the families and children affected by autism in Arizona

• A competitive salary with guaranteed pay increases every 6 months; 
• An excellent comprehensive health benefits package that includes health, dental and vision, employer contributions to your health savings account, company paid Short-Term/Long-Term Disability, employer-paid basic life insurance and robust Wellness and Employee Assistance platform; 
• A 401(k) plan with no vesting period and matching up to 4% after one year of service; 
• Generous paid sick time and PTO, and 12 paid holidays;
• A flexible schedule with the opportunity to work from home when not needed on site;
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave;
• Student Loan Forgiveness: As a non-profit organization, your employment (when consistently working at least 30 hours a week) meets requirements under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (for student loan forgiveness). For more information you can visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Join our fantastic team and help us keep the motor running behind the scenes, so we can help as many kids with autism as possible!  For more information about AZA United please visit our website at www.AZAunited.org or view our profile on Glassdoor.  To learn more about why great people choose to work at AZA United, please visit:  https://www.azaunited.org/whyaza.

Autism knows no race, religion, gender, or identity.  We need and value diversity and inclusion in our workforce in order to fully support our families.  AZA welcomes applicants of any race, age, religion, gender, identity or any other aspect which makes you unique.
             

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