Strategic Advancement Coordinator

Crystal Stairs:

Improving the Lives of Families through

Child Care Services, Research, and Advocacy 

Strategic Initiatives – Strategic Advancement Coordinator

Are you looking to take your career to the next level? Have you been searching for opportunities that will not only utilize your best skills, but also allow you to positively impact your community? Then you just might be the person we’re looking for!

We are seeking a Strategic Advancement Coordinator that will plan and execute various fundraising efforts to increase philanthropic, grant revenue and special events including foundation, corporate and individual giving. They are accountable for significant revenue targets and will help broaden the scope of the Agency’s funding sources and grant opportunities to maximize donations and increase organizational revenue.

Your Passion at Work

1. Lead in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic advancement plan and ensure that goals are met.

2. Create and manage a communications plan with donors, partners and volunteers that strengthens donor relationships and sustains viable fundraising channels. This includes development of donor solicitations, donor appeals, and marketing collateral.

3. Research and write grant proposals in partnership with the development of new program services and expansions of existing program services.

4. Explore collaborative and partnership opportunities with community members, public agencies, nonprofit organizations and corporations.

The Skills You Possess

•  Passionate about serving families and doing it with an incredible work ethic
•  Proactive and motivated to meet and exceed fundraising goals and quotas
• Ability to build strong community partnerships through collaborative engagement
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to maximize every situation
• Must be an analytical and strategic thinker

Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree in Communications, Marketing and/or Journalism required

• Minimum of 3 years development and fundraising experience, and/or marketing experience preferred. Communications experience for a community-based organization with a similar mission preferred.

• The Strategic Advancement Coordinator must have a proven track record of success in fundraising and relationship management.

Total Package of Benefits

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Life (Don’t forget your Pet)
• 401k (Matching Options)
• Flexible Spending (For you and your dependents)
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation/Sick Time with Generous Holidays
• Opportunities for Advancement and ongoing professional development (PDC, HRCI, CEU, CPE, PDU, SHRM)

Crystal Stairs is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce and culture. As part of this commitment, Crystal Stairs does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of activities or operations.