Development Coordinator - (Sacramento, CA)

Position summary: The Development Coordinator provides support to the Executive Director and Board of Directors Development & Communications Committee in the area of fundraising including developing relationships with donors, maintaining databases, managing correspondence, scheduling and preparing for meetings, organizing events, running reports, designing external communications, researching and drafting funding opportunities, and representing the Center in the community. Responsibilities: Make donor stewardship and creating a culture of philanthropy priorities throughout the organization Coordinate retention and growth of individual giving through annual giving campaigns, major gift cultivation, integrated marketing/fundraising campaigns, special events, and planned giving Develop meaningful relationships with current and prospective donors and volunteers through direct phone and in-person contacts