Development CoordinatorThe Development Coordinator at Carmen Schools of Science & Technology works closely with key stakeholders to provide leadership in fundraising, marketing, and development initiatives that support the network's mission and goals. The goal of the Development Coordinator is to design programs of giving that attract the maximum gift support possible to the network. If you are passionate about education and have a drive to make a difference in the city of Milwaukee, we encourage you to apply.Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000 / yearQualificationsAn unwavering commitment to and belief in Carmen's missionBachelor's degreeMinimum of 2 years of professional experience in fundraising, community engagement, or stakeholder engagement; experience working for schools or community organizations preferredStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactivenessDemonstrated ability to attend to multiple areas of responsibility and meet target goals and objectivesExcellent oral and written communication skillsExperience with grant writing and reporting is a plusFamiliarity with the local communityAbility to foster and work in a cooperative, team-oriented work environmentCommitment and ability to contribute to an organization that values diversity, equity, and inclusionDemonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback, coaching, and professional developmentEssential Duties & ResponsibilitiesFundraisingDrive fundraising efforts for Carmen Schools in partnership with the Director of Development, including fundraising, annual giving campaigns, and soliciting individual, corporate, and foundation proposalsNurture and maintain a highly collaborative relationship with the Director of Development, school leadership and board members, supporting them in all their fundraising responsibilities, and accompanying them on donor visits when appropriateManage gift proposals and process follow-up documents, prepare acknowledgement letters, etcIdentify individual, corporate, and foundation funding opportunities and help draft grant applicationsMaintain a database of all contributors and provide development reports as requiredWork with the Director of Marketing and Communications to create an annual report and create/produce fundraising-related communication materials to expand and enhance the Carmen Schools visibility and brandingAlumni EngagementCreate and support the Carmen Alumni Board and strengthen relationships with the schools' alumni to further develop alumni giving and programmingMaintain the Alumni Database and keep it up-to-date in collaboration with the Chief of College and Post-Transition TeamCreate Alumni newsletters, spotlights, and networking opportunitiesCollaborate with Director of Careers and Partnerships and Career Team to support Career related programming throughout the yearCommunity Relations/EngagementSet up and attend local events regularly to engage potential donors and build lasting relationships with community membersPartner with local community agencies to create service opportunities and programmatic opportunities that align with Carmen's mission for students, families, staff, and the broader Milwaukee communityWork EnvironmentThe position will work predominantly Monday – Friday; however, this position will require work on evenings and weekends as necessary.Compensation & BenefitsCarmen Schools of Science and Technology provides salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and worksite benefits, free life insurance, free employee assistance program (EAP), free short-term disability insurance, 403b retirement plan, flexible spending accounts, and generous paid time off.Equal Opportunity EmployerCarmen complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, disability, genetic information, marital status, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, lay-off, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. Carmen expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Any actions or behaviors that create an uncomfortable work environment and prohibit an employee to perform their expected duties will not be tolerated.