Do you want to work to make Atlanta’s streets and transit systems work better for people? Do you want to help build a city with streets that are safe, inclusive, and thriving spaces for people to ride, walk, and roll?
Propel ATL, formerly the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, seeks a Development Coordinator to join our energetic and focused staff.
We’re looking for a team member with a demonstrated enthusiasm for our mission and vision and a commitment to our guiding principles — particularly the principles related to social and racial justice. Guided by the big-picture goals of our strategic plan, the ideal candidate will be able to adeptly manage the breadth of their responsibilities as an essential member of our Development Team.
Our staff relies on accountability and collaboration to achieve effectiveness. Top candidates for this position exercise exemplary critical thinking skills, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are comfortable working in a small organization.
Propel ATL is committed to the career development of each staff member and provides an abundance of leadership opportunities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Development Coordinator will contribute significantly to the sustainable growth of Propel ATL’s revenue and network of supporters by:
- cultivating exemplary donor relations through effective communications and coordination of appeals (campaigns) and events.
- performing administrative duties with the utmost accuracy and efficiency.
Fulfilling this position on our staff will entail the following key responsibilities, in addition to other assignments as priorities emerge:
- Coordinate fiscal, administrative, logistical, and operational development activities in alignment with guiding principles, funder agreements, and development best practices.
- Generate compelling development content, including written content and simple graphics for email campaigns, social media, and the organization’s website.
- Maintain and improve the efficiency of gift processing procedures, including donor records and acknowledgments with the utmost accuracy and timeliness.
- Inform and support planning, implementation, and evaluation of all development efforts.
- Collaboratively manage event logistics and operations for virtual and in-person fundraising events and other stakeholder engagements that advance development objectives.
- Vet prospective contractors, and coordinate contractor involvement and relationships in support of development appeals and events.
- Advance the accuracy and efficiency of routine financial administration and reporting by collaborating effectively with the development, operations, and finance team members.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates ideal for this Development Coordinator position will demonstrate the following experience, knowledge, and strengths.
EXPERIENCE
- Has worked in, volunteered with, and/or collaborated with a small nonprofit
- Has managed projects and/or events that involve collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to achieve mutual goals
- Has created and edited compelling public-facing content, especially written content and simple graphics for online and social media
- Has planned and executed events for an organization, preferably with a fundraising component
- Has fulfilled administrative and logistical responsibilities in previous roles
- Has used collaborative project management platforms and digital tools to generate and present work product, organize work, and manage relationships
KNOWLEDGE
- Is familiar with nonprofits and fundraising, preferably in metro Atlanta
- Recognizes and understands Atlanta’s history, especially its racial disparities and record of "intentional harm perpetrated by white supremacist policies and actions"¹
- Is familiar with the benefits and current issues related to sustainable, active transportation, such as biking, walking and using wheelchairs, and using transit, especially in metro Atlanta
- Is familiar with principles involved in planning and implementing effective fundraising appeals and events
¹The Untokening’s Principles of Mobility Justice
STRENGTHS
- Has exemplary organizational skills and ability to effectively manage and deliver on multiple priorities at once in a dynamic environment
- Upholds a personal commitment to delivering a high quality of work
- Is a concise and adept verbal communicator
- Has an aptitude for learning and utilizing digital tools to organize work and manage relationships
- Is comfortable learning and implementing new skills and concepts
- Routinely enlists critical thinking skills to solve problems and to uphold, improve, and establish processes
- Is approachable, accountable, and comfortable exchanging constructive feedback
APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY
Email a cover letter and your resume to jobs@LetsPropelATL.org with Development Coordinator as the subject. In your cover letter, let us know how you became aware of this job opportunity and what resonates most with you from our mission, vision, and guiding principles. Include any details that uniquely qualify you for this position.
If you need accommodations to make our hiring process more accessible to you, please be in touch, and we will respond accordingly.
This job was posted on November 1, 2022. Applications are reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled.