Development Coordinator

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Reports to: Development Director

Organization: Dogwood Alliance

Location: Asheville, NC

Position Type: Full-time Employee

About Dogwood Alliance:

Dogwood Alliance mobilizes diverse voices to protect the unique forests and communities of the Southern US from destructive industrial logging through grassroots action, holding corporate and government decision-makers accountable, catalyzing large-scale conservation and advancing a 21st century vision that fully values forests for the myriad ways in which they sustain life. Having transformed the practices of some of the largest corporations in the world, Dogwood is on the leading edge of international, national and regional efforts to advance forest protection in the US South. For more information, visit our website: www.dogwoodalliance.org.

Position Summary: The Development Coordinator is an important member of Dogwood's Advancement team. Reporting to and working closely with the Development Director, you'll support multi-channel fundraising activities such as digital and direct mail campaigns, special events, and grants. Key responsibilities include gift processing, donor recognition and communication, research, reporting, and event coordination. The role is ideal for a mission-driven professional looking to deepen experience in fundraising and nonprofit development with a small, collaborative team.

Location & Travel: The coordinator must be based in the Asheville area. While our team is remote and widely disbursed, Asheville is Dogwood's home. We provide a coworking membership for Asheville-based staff. Or, work can be done from home. The Development Coordinator is required to have a valid NC drivers license and reliable personal transportation in order to fulfill weekly, or more, logistical and operational tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Management: Knowledge of Bonterra's EveryAction donor management software (CRM), or similar, to maintain accurate donor records, track metrics, and generate reports
• Strategy Development: Co-create and implement comprehensive, multi-channel fundraising campaigns to meet financial targets
• Grant Applications: Research foundations and assist with funding requests and reports
• Event Management: Assist in planning and execution of local, regional, and national fundraising events
• Marketing & Communications: Collaborate with teams to create compelling promotional materials, direct mail, and email campaigns

• Retrieve Dogwood's mail from downtown PO Box
• Enter gifts sent via check, cash, EFT, and 3rd party platforms into database
• Acknowledge gifts (ex. sending thank you notes and/or premium gifts to donors)
• Prepare and hand-deliver deposits to member of Finance and Operations team
• Create weekly reports for Development Director and Dogwood's bookkeeper
• Track and report metrics

• Conduct, record, and share regular research on individual donors and prospects.
• Conduct, record, and share regular research on foundations.

• As needed (approximately one event per month)
  • Provide logistical support for events such as panel discussions, house parties, film screenings, and curated walks/hikes
  • Work with internal teams and external vendors to design and/or print supporting materials, such as invitations, programs, take-aways, and follow-up

• Proficiency with fundraising or advocacy CRM - preferable Bonterra's EveryAction
• Experience with providing high quality logistical support to donor appreciation or fundraising events
• Demonstrated accuracy and prompt and clear communication
• Desire to participate in all aspects of non-profit fundraising
• Proficient written, verbal, and interpersonal skills for donor and team interaction
• Ability to analyze donor data and campaign metrics to guide decisions
• Technical: Google, Slack, Canva (or similar graphic design program), database systems
• comfortable embedding and integrating their fundraising work with principles of equity and inclusion

• What to Expect: Your resume will be reviewed by our team. This is our first step in understanding your skills and background.

• What: A 30-minute chat with the Development Director.
• Purpose: You'll get to know more about the job and meet the manager who is hiring. The manager will ask about your resume and why you're interested in this job.

• Who: Two members of the Dogwood Alliance team.
• What: A more detailed interview focusing on your past work and experiences. They will ask behavioral questions about your career and personal experiences to understand how you handle situations.

• Assessment: You'll do a task to show your skills in data management, writing, and detail orientation. You'll be paid for the time you spend on this task. This task will assess a candidate's ability to be detail oriented and their data literacy skills.
• Panel Interview: After looking at your work on the technical task, a group of Dogwood Alliance staff will interview you.

• Question 1 - Required: Why Dogwood? Why now? What drew you to Dogwood Alliance? Tell us about how our mission, values, or work resonate with you. How does this role fit into your career goals?
  Please address ONE of the following questions in your cover letter.
• Question 2: Building Relationships Tell us about a time you built or maintained a positive relationship with someone, such as a customer, community member, colleague, or volunteer. What did you do to make them feel valued, and what was the outcome?
• Question 3: Event or Project Logistics Describe a time you helped plan or coordinate an event, project, or activity. What steps did you take to keep things on track, and how did you handle any unexpected challenges that came up.
• Question 4: Collecting & Working with Data Tell us about a time you gathered, tracked, or organized information for a class project, job, or volunteer role. How did you make sure the information was accurate, and how was it used?
• Question 5: Reporting & Communication Describe a situation where you had to summarize or communicate information to others (i.e. letter/email, presentation, or report). Who was your audience, what did you share, and how did you make sure it was clear and useful.
• Question 6: Attention to Detail & Organization Tell us about a time when being organized and detail-oriented really mattered. What systems or habits did you use to stay on top of things, and what would have happened if you'd missed something?
• Question 7: Equity Consider a campaign or event that you helped plan, or that you attended or experienced, in which diverse accessibility needs and cultural experiences were considered. How was that accomplished and in what ways was the final result inclusive?