Donor Relations Coordinator

People's Self-Help Housing (PSHHC) is looking to hire a motivated and experienced Donor Relations Coordinator to assist our Communications and Resource Development Department. This individual will track all in-house donations through a data base and maintain relationships with a wide range of consultants and business partners.

With a mission to build affordable homes, with site-based services that offer opportunities to change lives and strengthen communities, People's Self-Help Housing is the longest nonprofit developer on California’s Central Coast. We serve low income working families, farmworkers, seniors and veterans and provide welcoming environments for those living with disabilities and for the formerly homeless. Along with building and managing beautiful and accessible neighborhoods in San Luis, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties, we offer a broad array of programs to promote, health, education and connections to community-based resources.

Essential Functions

• Assist with cultivation of existing philanthropic partners and potential supporters.
• Accurately maintain the in-house donor database DonorPerfect through data enrichment, timely gift processing and donor recognition collateral.
• Generate gift reports and donor reports
• Collaborate in the creation of compelling campaigns and appeals to increase organizational support.
• Maintain membership in professional fundraising groups and participate in external networking circles.
• Generate mailing lists and accurately process bulk mailings.
• Support the Communications and Resource Development team with data and reports for the purposes of donor stewardship, public relations, and marketing.
• Assist with in-house and outside meetings and events.
• Support and execute other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Resource Development.
• Strategic outreach skills and abilities

Skill & Knowledge Requirements

• Excellent time management and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to use common office equipment. (Multiline phone, computer, keyboard, printer, etc.)
• Be able to work independently and as a part of a closely integrated team.
• Solve emerging and evolving problems quickly and objectively.
• Exceptional written/verbal communication skills, Spanish language skills preferred.
• Organized, detail oriented and focused, especially under pressure and with distractions and interruptions.
• Ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically with internal and external partners.
• Proven ability to treat sensitive information with high degree of confidentiality.
• Familiarity with office procedures and policies.
• Ability to manage mass mailings and appropriately use office systems.
• Ability to type 30+ words per minute.
• Minimum of two years related work experience.

License/Certification Requirements

• Must possess a valid CA driver’s license, proof of insurance, and have access to a reliable vehicle.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Some possible bending, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. PSHH office spaces are fully accessible, all physical abilities encouraged to apply.