Development Coordinator (FT)

Development Coordinator (FT) Location Houston, TX : Development Coordinator Become a part of leading Houston's premier nonprofit organization serving homeless young adults! Covenant House Texas (CHT), part of the Covenant House international network, is committed to giving homeless youth a haven, absolute respect, unconditional love, and a path to lasting independence through housing programs and providing a continuum of care through supportive services. The Development Coordinator is part of the CHT Development team working alongside our fundraising and development staff delivering Covenant House's life-saving intervention to Houston's homeless young adults. Specific Responsibilities: Provides administrative support for special events, donor stewardship, database management, grant support and reporting, and volunteer staffing. Responsible for creating correspondence to donors, including “thank-you” notes, stories, and newsletters. Establish a realistic budget for events and account for anticipated fundraising outcomes. Works with marketing and public relations to promote fundraising events using flyers, advertisements, and digital marketing outreach. Assume full responsibility for in-kind donations and donor cultivation. Assist in writing grant proposals and developing event opportunities. Research and identify prospective new donors and proactively initiate sponsorship and funding. Supports the team to develop fundraising goals and works to achieve and surpass these goals. Visits local businesses to inquire, ask, or to pick-up in-kind donations, auction items, or gather supplies. Collaborate with the development team to create and implement donor stewardship plans. Provides support for all fundraising events and activities. Manage donor database and ensure accurate and timely recordkeeping. Work directly with management and development team to manage project workflow and oversee day to day milestones for projects. Provides data to Covenant House International regarding donors, fundraising goals, and volunteer management as needed. Other duties or projects as assigned. Specific Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business, communications, or related field. Minimum of 3 years of nonprofit experience in fundraising or development Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and project management skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor management software Commitment to the organization's mission and values Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record acceptable to the agency's insurance carrier. Position Location: Onsite at 1110 Lovett Blvd, Houston, TX 77006. Covenant House Texas is a vaccinated employer. As such, prospective new hires will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination by date of hire to be considered, unless an exemption has been requested and approved. Covenant House Texas. About Covenant House Texas: Covenant House Texas (CHT) opened its doors in 1983 to provide shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned youth ages 18 - 24. After more than 35 years of service, CHT offers an extensive continuum of care model for homeless youth including mental health and substance abuse counseling, educational and vocational training, transitional and permanent living programs, street outreach and prevention, pastoral ministry and parenting classes in addition to providing the basic necessities of food, clothing, medical care and safe shelter from the streets for youth in crisis.