DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR 35291

05/01/92 B

This is the first class in a series of classes for positions that raise funds to support a state agency and/or its projects and programs. Positions in this class independently plan and coordinate a combination of agency unique development/fund raising programs or projects to raise funds from specifically targeted groups or individuals; or a segment of a major development program. Positions in this class may have some non-development administrative tasks responsibilities. This class is distinguished from the Development Program Coordinator Senior class by the latter's responsibility for a major development program of extensive scope and impact.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty in professional develop-ment/fund raising work by independently developing, planning, scheduling, initiating, and coordinating a combination of agency unique development/fund raising programs and projects. Some positions are involved in the preliminary stages or are assigned a segment of a major development program such as annual fund, major gifts, estate planning, constituent relations, foundation and corporate relations. Responsibilities include soliciting funds after researching possible sources such as founda- tions, corporations, and individuals with special interests; writing grant proposals; soliciting student and alumni volunteers by developing and distributing written communications to targeted individuals and groups; making oral presentations; maintaining volunteer participant lists; scheduling volunteer activities; training volunteers; and coordination of arrangements for special promotional events. May coordinate class gifts by suggesting fund raising goals, strategies and events which students can sponsor, suggesting items needed by the university. Identifies strengths and weaknesses of assigned programs. Designs correspondence, publication materials and resource materials to solicit funds or gifts, and may coordinate activities to involve prospective donors with the agency. Acknowledges gifts and may organize recognition events for major donations. May manage project budgets; write summary reports for distribution to foundation officials, agency executive management, or governing boards; supervise support staff; determine purchases of equipment and supplies and/or perform other administrative tasks.

Supervision Given: Supervision is typically not a factor; however, positions may direct work of volunteers, temporary staff, or support staff on a project basis.

Supervision Received: Receives directions from faculty administrators/professionals and other supervisory positions on project assignments in the form of approval of plans and suggestions, establishing deadlines, approval of expenses, and evaluation of the results of the project toward meeting the agency's overall development goals.

Scope: Work affects the success, planning and implementation of fund raising and development projects, programs and events involving specifically targeted groups or individuals.

Impact of Actions: Effective completion of projects can result in increased gifts to the agency. Ineffective decisions can result in a loss of current and future gifts, loss of donor goodwill, and missed goal attainment levels for fund raising activities.

Personal Contacts: Positions have frequent external contacts with vendors and volunteers to obtain and schedule their services; and with potential donors by telephone and at events to obtain donations. Frequent internal contact with agency staff to arrange public relations, and other support services, or to recruit and coordinate volunteer services.

Knowledge: Working knowledge of fund raising principles and research methodology. Considerable knowledge of agency programs, needs and systems.

Skills: Working skill in the use of a keyboard for accessing an automated data base or related systems.

Abilities: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to solicit volunteer time, in-kind goods and financial gifts and pledges; to motivate volunteers; to plan, organize, and execute development programs and fund raising events within established time frames and budget restraints; and to analyze potential donor research materials to target appropriate givers.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: None.

Education or Training: Graduation from an accredited college or university with course work in marketing, communications, English or a related field.

Level and Type of Experience: Considerable experience in public contact activities, and some experience in fund raising or related activities.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class was created as a result of the Information series study which was part of the Classification Review/Specification Update Program. It was established in May 1992.