Development Coordinator

Lutheran Settlement House is part of a movement rooted in radical compassion and focused on making lasting, meaningful change in people’s lives and in our community. The voices of our clients guide our work, telling us what supports they need and what needs to change in our city. Our staff shares deeply held values that make us a welcoming, responsive, and reliable safe haven for some of Philadelphia’s most vulnerable populations. We accompany our clients in times of crisis, we are catalysts for building community, and we joyfully celebrate the strength of those we serve .

Scope of the Position  

Under the supervision of the Director of Development and Communications, the Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Development team in all fundraising and communications operations at LSH. The Development Coordinator will be a key member of the Development team and will work closely with the Director of Development to complete administrative, organizational, and communication tasks for the development team, and the agency. The Development Coordinator will assist with copy writing, relationship management, fundraising and special events, and promoting efficient and collaborative procedures and policies for Development operations. The position requires extraordinary attention to detail, ability to adapt quickly to various tasks, and a commitment to serving LSH’s mission and goals.  

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Maintain a high functioning database (Donor Perfect) for development activities. This includes receiving, organizing, and processing all gifts, as well as creating and pulling reports
• Generate timely and accurate donation acknowledgements, thank you letters, and tax receipts for individual and institutional donors
• Help steward all current donors by preparing donor reports, coordinating meetings, and preparing personalized mailings 
• Assist with the execution of all special events including communications, organizing event details, day-of logistics, and being onsite for events
• Assist with editing departmental and agency related collateral as needed, including print and social media
• Help with agency communications including maintenance of the agency website (WordPress) and e-newsletter templates (MailChimp)
• Ensure agency branded print collateral and materials are ordered and stocked as needed
• Prepare agency mailings, including pulling accurate mailing lists and communicating with printers and mail houses
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications 

• Meticulous attention to detail 
• Outstanding organizational skills 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to initiate, build trust, and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Be able and willing to work a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends  
• A base knowledge of common fundraising and communication practices preferred 
• We use Donor Perfect, Word Press, MailChimp, and Canva. Familiarity with these databases and programs is preferred, and the ability to learn new technologies is required

LSH is committed to creating an inclusive experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or identity, we firmly believe that we serve our communities best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

We value diversity and are committed to promoting it! We are an equal opportunity employer and applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

·      Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as agency-funded life and disability insurances.

·      We offer 8-weeks paid parental leave for staff (eligible after one year of service) who give birth, adopt, or foster a new child in their home.

·      Our paid time off package includes an annual 3-4 weeks of vacation, 12 days of paid sick time, and 5 personal days to use at your discretion.

·      We observe 16 organization-wide holidays, and an early close on Fridays during the Summer.

·      Our 401k retirement savings program offers a 1% match, and we offer pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health, travel, and dependent care.

·      We value growth and learning, and offer trainings and conference participation whenever possible. We value the voices of our staff, and we offer mini-grants for staff to pilot new ideas in their work.

·      We are offer flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for social work licensure supervision.

·      We understand that employees are people first and foremost, and are committed to an overall supportive and flexible organizational culture.

·      Our work is critical but we know it’s not easy, so we aim to infuse joy wherever possible. Whether we are offering free yoga and exercise classes, ending all-staff meetings with Karaoke or Bingo, or committing steadfast to a snack-based meeting culture – we aim to balance the weight of our work with laughter and levity as often as we can. 

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to jobs@lshphilly.org. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.