VINS Development Position

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Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator is a full-time position requiring excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. The Development Coordinator is responsible for implementing development activities such as fundraising events, two appeals, and the annual silent auction. This employee will also assume responsibilities associated with relationship building, marketing and communications, and database management.

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Development

JOB LOCATION: VINS Nature Center, 149 Natures Way, Quechee, Vermont

Primary Responsibilities

  • Help to lead the Silent Auction related to the Fall Appeal
  • Serve as the point of contact and logistics manager for certain fundraising events
  • Work with the Development team in coordinating direct mail appeals
  • Assist with Corporate Sponsorships for annual and special fundraising events
  • Assist with Memorial and Dedications program engagement and tracking
  • Cultivate relationships, and prepare background reports on, prospective donors
  • Manage the constituent database using Salesforce-based CRM program
  • Process donations, generate and track tax-receipts, and assist with acknowledgement letters
  • Complete matching gift forms, donor advised funds, stock transfers, bequest forms and protocols

Qualifications

The successful employee must be proficient at using standard Microsoft Office applications – including Excel and Word, as well as Adobe, Google, and a donor-based CRM. Experience preferred in raising funds from diverse sources, including major gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations.

  • Understanding and belief in the organization’s mission, vision and values
  • Attention to detail, with an ability to take a proactive approach to managing a time-sensitive workload
  • Good sense of accountability and dependability
  • Responsiveness to direction and openness to feedback
  • Strong and sound judgment, professional, and a positive attitude
  • Creative, practical problem-solving skills
  • Flexible schedule and a willingness to work some evenings and weekends
  • High ethical standards, particularly in working with confidential or sensitive information

Compensation & Work Schedule

$18 – $20 an hour, 32 – 40 hours per week.

Application

To apply for this position, send by E-MAIL ONLY a cover letter, résumé, and a list of at least three references to:

Brooke Duffy
Senior Director, Development
bduffy@vinsweb.org
Subject title: Development Coordinator

START DATE: Spring or Summer 2025

Position post date: April 2025

VINS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Vermont Institute of Natural Science is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization supported by membership dues, admission and program fees, donations, and grants.