Mission Advancement Coordinator

The Dominican Sisters of Peace are searching for a Mission Advancement Coordinator to join their team. This unique environment is a great opportunity for someone who has experience in non-profit management, business, communications, and/or related fields such as Fundraising or Philanthropy with a mission-based value system. The successful candidate will assist in advancing the mission of the congregation by assisting in content creation and maintenance of communication vehicles including social media, websites and printed materials, as well as a cloud-based database of donors and other contacts. This is a great position for the right person to make a daily impact on the advancement of the Dominican Sisters of Peace’s mission.

Title:                           Mission Advancement Coordinator                                          

Reports to:               Director of Mission Advancement & Communications

FLSA Status:           Non-Exempt; Full time

Position Summary:  The Mission Advancement Coordinator assists in advancing the mission of the Dominican Sisters by collaborating with a team of creative professionals in content creation and maintenance of communication vehicles including social media, websites and printed materials, as well as a cloud-based database of donors and other contacts. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Assist with implementation of giving campaigns.
• Assist with implementation of a comprehensive bequest program.
• Gather, clean, and maintain donor and development-related information utilizing existing tools (Blackbaud Raisers Edge) and database(s) to streamline development efforts. Also work actively on transition of database to new provider,
• With direction from Director, development data/database to support and augment development activities; create, maintain, and revise ideal profiles to direct fundraising efforts towards best potential donors and funding sources.
• Utilize data-driven methods to identify new classes of potential revenue streams.
• Support new fundraising efforts and campaigns.
• Update Dominican Sisters and Ministry websites using WordPress interface
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including proper use of the English language, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to work within a collaborative management model and to also work independently
• Ability to prioritize activities and tasks
• Ability to use personal computer equipment, including laptop, calculator, telephone, copier/scanner, printers, video conferencing programs and related equipment; ability to operate office equipment that may require repetitive hand movement and fine motor coordination, including use of a computer keyboard and mouse
• Ability to understand and communicate the mission of the Congregation and its ministries.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding donor information and Congregation business. 
• Assists in selection/purchase of promotional items as needed.
• Blackbaud literacy and experience with donor management software and WordPress are a plus
• Maintains, with utmost discretion, confidential information regarding Congregational business and donors.
• Follows the Code of Ethical Standards of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and Grant Professionals Code of Ethics.
• Represents the Dominican Sisters of Peace at internal and external events.
• Assists team with planning and executing events such as national assemblies, special occasion masses, etc., and attends Congregational Events as needed to assist team 

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, with focus on fields of study such as Non-profit management, Business, Communications, and/or related fields such as Fundraising or Philanthropy.  Depending on education and work experience, other areas of study may be considered as qualifying applicants for this position.

Experience: Two years' experience; can include internships or volunteer work

Requirements: Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and evenings.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:  Essential functions of this position require physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, as well as ability to travel to other locations. Ability to sit, stand, and occasionally bend up to 8 hours a day, occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. 

Management reserves the right to modify the foregoing job parameters at any time.