Development and Communications Coordinator

POSITION: Development & Communications Coordinator

SV2 is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Development & Communications Coordinator to support SV2’s donor recruitment and stewardship. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with an exciting group of local givers and dynamic social ventures in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

ABOUT SV2

Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund (commonly known as SV2) is a nonprofit learning community of innovative givers committed to accelerating equity in the Bay Area through grantmaking and impact investing. SV2’s mission is to unleash the resources and talents of the Bay Area Community to achieve meaningful social impact. SV2 pursues its mission through an engaged giving model with three core lines of work:

• Grantmaking: We take a trust-based philanthropy approach to grantmaking, supporting mission-driven nonprofits in the Bay Area with unrestricted multi-year grants and Beyond the Dollars support. We focus on funding organizations with diverse teams representative of the communities they serve.
• Impact Investing: We make investments in early stage companies with social or environmental impact at the core of their business model. We are especially focused on allocating capital to founders from underrepresented backgrounds.
• Immersive Learning: We offer week-long immersive learning trips in California and the U.S. South, learning workshops on topics like nonprofit financial review, board service, and due diligence training, and peer cohorts focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Five key tenets serve as guiding principles for SV2’s strategies. These tenets represent the values and purpose that SV2 seeks to infuse in our work:

• We will foster a community of continuous learners with Partners, Grantees, Investees, and community members.
• We will broaden the voices involved in our work as we seek to break down the traditional power dynamics in philanthropy.
• We will be leaders in practices that align giving and investing with personal values.
• We will work with our network of change makers to drive impact in our Bay Area community.
• Equity is a central through line in our work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Development & Communications Coordinator will be supervised by the Chief Operating & Portfolio Officer and will work closely with the entire SV2 team. The person in this role will be a key member of SV2’s small, nimble team, helping to ensure the revenue that makes SV2’s mission possible. This person is resourceful and proactive, provides strategic and tactical support in stewarding donors, and is excited about fundraising and communications in support of social impact.

Specific responsibilities will include:

Development:

• Support the CEO’s donor portfolio through donor identification and research, preparing briefing materials for donor meetings, ensuring prompt follow-up to close gifts, and supporting appropriate donor stewardship
• Maintain organized system for donor pipeline management by reviewing and updating database, recording appropriate follow-up actions, and uploading contact information
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to track fundraising progress and support efforts to exceed annual revenue targets
• Support donor retention through personalized communications and invitations to opportunities
• Support online and in person events by monitoring registrations and entering attendance data in Salesforce
• Schedule donor meetings on behalf of the CEO
• Support Board members in donor engagement activities, creating a culture of inclusive donor stewardship
• Support Board Development Committee meetings
• Create and maintain fundraising reports and dashboards in Salesforce, Excel, and Google Suite
• Support grant application and reporting processes
• Provide support for other events and activities as needed

Communications:

• Engage stakeholders through individualized communications
• Draft bi-weekly eNews using Canva for content design and Active Campaign platform for distribution
• Promote SV2’s social media presence through posting and content creation
• Support SV2’s online collaboration platform
• Support website updates
• Track analytics for eNews and website to support engagement strategy
• Manage and organize SV2 photos and other media
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Passion for social change and commitment to equity
• Strong organizational skills, with outstanding attention to detail
• Database and records management skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with wide range of individuals in a diverse community
• Entrepreneurial team player with a can-do approach to solving problems
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and participate as a highly-effective team member
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, fluid work environment

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE BRINGS:

• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or other related work within a social impact organization
• Experience with Salesforce, Excel, and Google Workspace
• Experience coordinating and executing events
• Experience creating compelling visual and written documents using Google, Canva or other tools

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person in this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all qualifications, responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of this position. The precise duties and responsibilities of the job may change over time.

SALARY, BENEFITS, and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The annual starting salary for the Development & Communications Coordinator is $68,000 to $78,000. This full-time position meets the exemption requirements as defined by state and federal law. Hours are generally regular business hours, with occasional evening commitments. SV2’s benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403b retirement plan with employer match, funds for professional development, thirteen paid holidays, and five weeks of paid time off per year.

Hybrid Work Environment:

SV2 is committed to the safety of our staff and to facilitating connection and community with one another. All members of our team are based in the Bay Area, with some meetings and events in our Redwood City office or in other locations, and some days as fully remote workdays. Please note that in a constantly changing environment, SV2 team members will need to maintain flexibility.

Vaccine Policy:

SV2 is committed to providing our staff with a safe work environment and helping to promote the health of our community. As such, SV2 will require all employees to confidentially show proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, unless they are unable to receive the vaccine because of a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief or practice. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VII, and applicable state laws, SV2 is prepared to make reasonable accommodations for employees who (1) cannot take the vaccine due to a medical disability or (2) seek an exemption from the vaccine based on sincerely held religious beliefs.

APPLICATION

SV2 values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. SV2 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity organization. We are committed to equity and to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

To apply, please send a cover letter and your resume (in one PDF) with the subject line in the following format -- YOUR NAME, DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR -- to opportunity@sv2.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to hearing from you!