Development Coordinator

Interplast seeks an enthusiastic, extremely organized individual to join our team and help us increase revenues for an international humanitarian NGO. Interplast has transformed lives for more than 40 years. The first organization of its kind, Interplast provides free reconstructive plastic surgery for the poor in developing countries. Interplast treats children and adults with clefts, disabling burns and hand injuries. Unlike many organizations, Interplast’s focus is to train and to empower developing world doctors to perform surgeries on their own for generations to come.

Working in partnership with the chief development officer and the deputy director of development, the development coordinator will play an integral role in implementing key fundraising activities to support Interplast’s annual operating budget, programs and growth. Interplast currently has an annual budget of $11 million, over $4 million of which is cash revenue.

The development coordinator must possess excellent organizational abilities, a careful attention to detail, strong verbal and written communication skills. The development coordinator will have the opportunity for some international and national travel.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Become well versed in Interplast’s worldwide mission.

· Coordinate and support all projects related to implementation of Interplast’s annual development program: the Transformations Gala, the Healer’s Network monthly giving club, the major donor society, direct mail program, salons and open houses, web-based fund raising initiatives and planned giving activities.

· Coordinate all details related to Interplast’s Transformations Gala, an annual fund raising event generating $700K+. Responsibilities include coordination of sales letters and lists, communication with sponsors, auction procurement support, printing design and production, event production and guest experience.

· Coordinate direct mail process; including serving as point person with the direct mail consultant, coordinating calendar and content creation, overseeing database segmentation and performing all necessary follow-up activities.

· Coordinate all details related to Interplast’s schedule of small fundraising events held around the country.

· Staff events, sometimes traveling alone or with additional members of the Interplast staff.

· Build cultivation and stewardship activities on behalf of all lower-level donors. Work with department leadership to identify larger gift prospects and planned giving prospects.

· Report regularly on goals, activities and follow-up.

· Create and run reports on donor retention and other database analysis.

· Other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The Interplast development coordinator position requires:

· Two or more years experience in fundraising, or equivalent experience that is directly related or transferable.

· Exceptional event planning skills.

· Excellent writing and communication skills.

· Experience in coordinating and prioritizing multiple projects.

· Excellent ability to interface with donors, implement systems of recognition and stewardship.

· Strong abilities with donor database programs and other software. Interplast uses eTapestry, along with Microsoft Office products.

· Self-starter who functions well with minimum structure and supervision.

· Superior attention to detail and superb follow-up skills.

· Sound judgment and the ability to represent Interplast in a manner consistent with the organization’s image and values.

· Willingness to travel to occasionally participate on Interplast international trips and events around the US.

· Bachelor’s degree.

TO APPLY:

Interplast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Interplast maintains no affiliations with any religious or governmental based organizations.

The position offers excellent salary and benefits, commensurate with experience. Send resume and cover letter with subject marked “Development Coordinator” to: jobs@interplast.org

or by mail to: 857 Maude Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043.

No phone calls, please. For more information about Interplast, please visit our website at: www.interplast.org.