Development Coordinator

Common Sense is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive. Our ratings, research, and resources reach more than 150 million users worldwide and 1.3 million educators every year and our advocacy impacts policy decisions at the state, federal and international levels. Learn more at commonsense.org.

JOB OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Development Coordinator to join our Development team. The ideal candidate is confident in their abilities to communicate clearly and to request and ensure clarity when needed. The coordinator will be joining a highly collaborative team that is passionate about building a more healthy, equitable, and empowering future for all kids in the digital age.

LOCATION: San Francisco, California (Hybrid)

REPORTS TO: Director, Development Operations & Communications

SALARY: $22.00–$26.00 per hour

TYPE: Full-time, non-exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Gift Processing and Donor Services (25%)

• Process and maintain records on all gifts, pledges, and donor-related transactions daily, including capturing data in a timely manner, creating the ongoing pledge reminder calendar, and scanning/uploading important gift documentation.
• Prepare timely gift acknowledgments and donation receipts.
• Provide weekly updated revenue dashboard report.
• Serve as Development liaison to the Finance department to conduct revenue reconciliations and financial audits.
• Provide the highest level of service to donors via phone, email, and in writing.

Donor Database and Portfolio Management (40%)

• Support data entry and report generation with oversight from the Director and the Individual Giving Manager. Ensure that Salesforce database records are accurate and up to date. Run, maintain and distribute weekly reports for the team and as needed.
• Support regular meetings with Development support team and frontline fundraisers related to research, portfolio review, and moves management.
• Organize and maintain foundation and corporate sponsorship materials. Assist with prospecting and communication documentation upon request.
• Assist in coordinating the mid-year and year-end fundraising appeals, including preparing mailing lists, producing letters, and managing stewardship reports.
• Support and manage donor analysis and prospect research projects as needed.

Administration and Support (35%)

• Manage the Development team's calendar and timely communication regarding scheduling and schedule changes, meeting planning, and priority of tasks.
• Support preparation for weekly Development team meetings and assist with note taking.
• Support the Development team in scheduling and preparation for donor meetings and other related donor contacts and events.
• Provide administrative support for development and office activities, including mailings, development expense budget tracking, and maintenance of files on Google Drive.
• Support logistics for Development team meetings and retreats.
• In coordination with the organization's Events team, support successful planning and execution of all Development events.

Common Sense Media understands that restrictive job requirements may exclude historically marginalized groups from applying to jobs for which they are qualified. We take an equitable and holistic screening approach. If you feel that you have demonstrated experience and expertise relevant to perform this role, please don't hesitate to apply!

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requires a minimum of 1 to 2 years of related experience in administrative support/nonprofit/development settings.
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team with superb flexibility.
• Familiarity with education/nonprofit settings preferred.
• Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the organization's values.
• Interest in and ability to articulate the mission of Common Sense Media.
• Creative energy, self-starting with strong attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, and the ability to organize and manage multiple assignments.
• Strong familiarity and comfort with database management. Salesforce knowledge is preferred.
• Familiarity and comfort with donor prospecting, cultivation, and stewardship preferred.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Zoom, Google Suite, MS Office, and Canva.

Common Sense provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Common Sense will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. However, job offers are made on the condition that the applicant subsequently passes a criminal background check. If the background check indicates a prior criminal conviction, we will conduct an individualized assessment to determine whether the conviction should result in denial of employment. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.