826 Valencia is looking for a Development & Annual Fund Coordinator! (downtown / civic / van ness)

POSITION SUMMARY 826 Valencia is seeking a high-performing fundraising professional to join the Advancement Team as a Development & Annual Fund Coordinator. This role is central to sustaining and growing our fundraising efforts and helping us close out our $25M Expansion and Stability Campaign. The Development & Annual Fund Coordinator will coordinate the Annual Fund campaign, track donor engagement, support events, maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce, and ensure timely, accurate gift acknowledgments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and organized with experience in gift processing, donor stewardship, and the coordination of fundraising events. POSITION SNAPSHOT *Coordinate the Annual Fund and support all individual donor cultivation and acknowledgment efforts *Accurately track and report on donor data using Salesforce and Classy *Collaborate with the team and across the organization to help close our $25M Growth and Sustainability Fund by June 2026 *Based at our Tenderloin Center at 180 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco, with the option to work from home up to three days per week. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area and be able to work in an open-office environment with substantial ambient noise and overheard conversations. *Work hours: Full-Time (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday (e.g., 9:00 am to 5:30 pm) with some evenings and weekends as required REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS The Development & Annual Fund Coordinator will report to the Manager of Individual Philanthropy. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES Fundraising and Donor Stewardship **Accurately maintain, update, and report on donor data in Salesforce and Classy to inform fundraising strategy *In partnership with the Grants and Database Manager, ensure donor records are accurate and follow Salesforce best practices *In partnership with the Finance Team, use data for effective reconciliation **Coordinate donor stewardship efforts, including acknowledgment letters, thank you notes, and recognition; complete gift entry and acknowledgment process with speed, accuracy, and professionalism Prepare and send donor mailings and packages; track inventory of stewardship materials (acknowledgment cards, stamps, envelopes, donor swag) **Support light prospect research to support moves management **Provide administrative support to the Advancement Team and Executive Director **Promote a culture of organization-wide philanthropy with the Advancement Team Annual Fund & Campaign Responsibilities **Coordinate acquisition, renewals, upgrades, and stewardship of Annual Fund campaign and monthly donors **Collaborate with Advancement and Design Teams to conceptualize, design, and write Annual Fund campaign materials **Coordinate the execution of the Annual Fund campaign, including direct mail, email, social media appeals, monthly donor and online giving strategies, and ongoing cultivation and stewardship *Implement an Annual Fund Communications Plan in collaboration with Communications staff **Track, analyze, and report on fundraising results for appeals and special campaigns, adjusting strategy as needed **Build relationships with designated segments of annual and monthly donors, providing cultivation and stewardship to encourage more substantial gifts over time Events & In-Kind Support **Support with planning, execution, and guest logistics for fundraising and cultivation events, including the annual Bookeaters’ Bash **Coordinate in-kind donation process and sponsorship fulfillment for events, including timely acknowledgments; ensure sponsor benefits are delivered accurately Other Responsibilities **Participate in staff and departmental meetings, internal committees on diversity, equity, & inclusion, the annual 826 National conference, anti-racism trainings, other professional development activities, and performance appraisal systems **Proactively raise issues with Supervisor to prioritize tasks and implement solutions; meet all deadlines and maintain accurate timesheets **Collaborate with and support the Executive Director and Manager of Individual Philanthropy as needed; all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Supervisor **All non-programs staff are expected to tutor with at least one program per week (approx. 2 hours) in order to support programs and develop an understanding of our work **Represent 826 Valencia at special events as needed EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS **Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience **At least two years of direct nonprofit fundraising experience, including gift entry and database management; annual campaign fundraising preferred **Experience with a CRM/donor management software (Salesforce and Classy preferred) **Demonstrated experience coordinating annual giving campaigns, communicating with donors, and stewarding donors **Exceptional attention to detail and comfort working with spreadsheets and large batches of data **Experience with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Zoom **Able to complete a background check and Tuberculosis screening; pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records Required Competencies **Produces crisp, engaging, and quality communications, both written and verbal (Communication) **Understands how various roles, responsibilities, and community members, both internal and external, contribute to the mission of the organization (Systems Thinking) **Actively seeks input from team, pushing self to find and incorporate perspectives from team members from different backgrounds (Collaboration) **Approaches new ideas or challenges with a sense of possibility, openness, and positivity (Adaptability) **Openly and regularly communicates information about progress towards goals with Supervisor and team (Planning & Execution) **Excellent interpersonal skills; builds authentic relationships with colleagues across roles, teams, and identities, demonstrating curiosity about others’ backgrounds and perspectives (Culture Building) **Seeks to embody 826 Valencia’s values around diversity, equity, and inclusion (Cultural Competence) **Actively builds relationships and engages authentically with a variety of stakeholders (Stakeholder Engagement) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS *$60,000 - $65,000 annual salary *Paid Time Off: 15 Vacation days per year (increases to 20 days after two years), approximately 9 Wellness days per year, 14 Holidays, and winter office closure *Employer contributions to health insurance coverage for employees and dependents (medical, dental, vision), Employee Assistance Program, group life insurance *Pre-Tax Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match, Flexible Spending Account for health and dependent care expenses, commuter benefits *Professional development funds (budget permitting) *Relocation support may be available for moving to California from another state *40% discount at all 826 Valencia stores Please (1) fill out this brief application ( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcigsB50BHHpjAOtBmcXJ1wj1yD1XJSJ-eshHGzaxu6Mqpyg/viewform ) and (2) submit your cover letter, resume, and a relevant writing sample, with “Development & Annual Fund Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications are due October 1. We will be reviewing applications as they come in, and the position will be open until filled. Relevant writing samples are anything that you have written that demonstrates your fundraising experience. 826 Valencia is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment. 826 Valencia does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, sexual orientation, political orientation, disability, veteran status, or gender identity or expression. For more information, read the 826 Stand: https://826valencia.org/the-826-stand/. You can read about our core values at https://826valencia.org/core-values/.