The Development & Communications Coordinator will support our fundraising, grant, communications, and event planning efforts. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have experience with donor management systems (CRMs), and possess strong organizational and communication skills. This position reports to the Development & Communications Manager and requires a proactive individual who can handle multiple tasks efficiently. Hours: Part-time 20 hours/week. Non-Exempt/Hourly. Schedule: Mon-Thurs, a flexible schedule to be arranged with the Supervisor. Location: Onsite at our West Berkeley warehouse, with the possibility of one day/week of remote work. |
Essential Duties & Responsibilities |
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Individual Giving Program 50% Donor Data Entry and Reporting: -Manage donor profiles in Salesforce ensuring accurate and up-to-date information. -Enter and acknowledge gifts and input solicitation and stewardship efforts. -Generate reports to assist in tracking donor activities and fundraising progress. -Implement changes and modifications to donor management processes as directed by the Development & Communications Manager. Annual Fund Campaign Support -Support the execution and planning of our two annual fund campaigns–Spring and Fall–by preparing donor lists, executing mail merge processes, and assisting with social media content creation. -Coordinate the printing and processing of annual fund mailings, working with volunteers to ensure accurate and timely letter processing. Grant Support 10% Grant Research & Assistance -Assist in prospect research for new grant opportunities. -Maintain grant calendars and ensure timely submissions for grant webinars, Letters of Intent, and grant applications. -Maintain updated grantor portfolios, accounts, and organization information for applications. -Provide updated and timely information to non-profit ranking platforms Charity Navigator and Guidestar. Marketing, Communications, & Public Relations 30% -Using Canva, create visually appealing fliers, outreach materials, and social media graphics. -Assist with updates to the Berkeley Food Network website content. -Partner with the Development & Communications Manager to develop social media strategy and content to engage a variety of stakeholders. -Support generation of quarterly newsletter templates and annual Impact Report. Events & Outreach 10% -Conduct outreach to local businesses and organizations to secure event sponsorships for food, door prizes, and other event items. -Support the Development & Communications Manager and Volunteer & Outreach Manager with planning and logistics for events and community event tabling. |
Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities. |
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Required Qualifications -1-2 years experience in fundraising, communications, or marketing. -Familiarity with best practices in social media content creation, including Reels. -Proficiency in Canva or similar design tools. -Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. -Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Qualifications -Experience with Salesforce or other donor management systems (CRMs) is strongly preferred. -Experience working at a volunteer-oriented nonprofit or similar community organization. -Some knowledge of food systems, public health issues, and the many structural injustices, inequalities, and histories causing hunger and/or poverty. Personal Attributes -People-orientation: ability to interact effectively, politely, and productively with all types of people from various backgrounds and experiences. -Commitment to BFN’s goals of ending food insecurity through community-centric and signifying approaches. -Strong team player with the ability to balance multiple deadlines and priorities. |
Physical Requirements |
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This position is primarily located at our West Berkeley offices with the ability to work one day a week remotely. Candidate must be able to perform the following duties with or without accommodation: -Sit at a desk, conference room, or workstation for more than three (3) hours at a time; -Traverse the distance of the facility in performance of duties. -Ability to perform repetitive and sometimes tedious tasks such as data entry with accuracy. |
Compensation & Benefits |
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The compensation for this position is $27/hour. The benefits for part-time employees at BFN are as follows: -Twenty-one (21) paid holidays, including the end-of-year closure between December 23 – January 1 annually, and a paid day off for your birthday. -Accrued paid leaves including up to ten (10) vacation days and up to 80 paid sick leave hours in your first year, depending on the number of hours worked. -Elective participation in 403(b) Retirement Plan |
Application Process |
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Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with the first view resume review on July 25th. Please submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@berkeleyfoodnetwork.org. Be sure to include "Development and Communications Coordinator" in the subject line. In your cover letter, please: -Introduce yourself and your relevant work experience. -Describe your experience or interest in food, food assistance, food justice, or nonprofits. -Share what makes you a good candidate for this role. -Indicate whether you have the permanent, unrestricted, legal right to work in the United States, as BFN cannot sponsor visas at this time. |