Department: DCP Development
Direct Report: Director of Development
Position: Development Coordinator - Part Time
Dream Center Peoria (DCP) exists to impact families living in poverty, starting with kids and youth. DCP has the following core values that we live by each and every day:
Dignity
We believe in creating a radically inclusive community where people are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of economic, ethnic, legal or religious status.
Compassion
We believe that compassion motivates people to go out of their way to help the physical, mental or emotional pains of another. Our ultimate example of this is what Jesus did for humanity.
Purpose
We believe that each and every person has a God given purpose for life no matter where they have come from. True purpose in life comes from a redemptive relationship with Jesus Christ. From that flows true meaning and purpose to life.
In addition to the Core values, all staff members will live out DCP Staff Values.
Responsibilities:
DCP Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Director of Development with the effective and efficient implementation of strategic plans to build relationships and raise funds for Dream Center Peoria.
Duties include the following areas as assigned by the Director of Development:
Development
Support the Director of Development in the following areas:
• Run reports to help identify and cultivate relationships with new donors and to maintain relationships with existing donors.
• Collect daily mail donations to create a list for the finance department and to monitor the giving trends.
• Assist with Lunch and Learn events and tours, as needed.
• Mail and email personalized thank you letters for donors weekly once the Director of Development has them prepared.
• Aid in the growth of existing and new church relationships.
Database
• Support the Director of Development with the preparation and mailing of regular receipt letters from the database.
• Maintain updated mailing list for appeal letters as corrections are received from the Business Office.
• Enter notes in the database for tracking and reporting purposes.
Events
• Collaborate with the Director of Development to prepare Campaign and Event materials for submission to the Marketing Director.
• Support the planning and organizing of events:
• Soup and Soul - 500 participants
• Golf Outing – 120 golfers
• Year-end event – 1000+ participants
• Capital Campaigns – as requested.
• Aid with sending thank you letters in conjunction with the Director of Development following events.
• Assist with the coordination of volunteers and the set up for poverty simulations.
Grants
• Identify non-government grant opportunities.
• Assist with the preparation of the grant application in conjunction with the Director of Development and Business Office.
• Research statistics required for follow-up reports, as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other:
To be successful in this role, the candidate should display the following qualities:
• Ability to communicate and work closely with a team of high caliber volunteers.
• Ability to communicate well and to support the building of relationships with groups of top-level community leaders and potential donors.
• Strong organizational skills, disciplined, and detail-oriented.
• Willingness to take directives and to follow through on projects to completion. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, ministry areas at DCP.
• Ability to work within a team environment including staff and volunteers.
• Ability to relate well to diverse groups of people and ministries.
• Passion and desire for Dream Center Peoria and all ministry programs to succeed.
• Maintains a strong relationship with God, as evidenced by a healthy devotional life and moral lifestyle.
• Must have a strong family life.
• Commitment to and involvement in a local church.
• Maintains a flexible schedule.
• Have a heart for outreach, families, and volunteers.
• Understand community partnerships and organizations.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Be a strong implementer and self-starter.
• Be relational, inspirational, and personable.
• Respond to emails, texts, and phone messages a timely manner.
• Strong in assisting with the execution of events and strategies with attention to detail.
• Maintain grace and poise under pressure.
• Humble and honest leader possessing a servant’s heart.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize successfully without becoming frustrated or irritable.
• Commitment to embody and champion the vision of Dream Center Peoria and Dream Center Peoria Values.
Additional Responsibilities:
To perform other tasks as directed by the Exec. Director/ Director of Development and possess the desire for Dream Center Peoria and this department to succeed.
All positions are reviewed 30 and 60 days from the start date, with periodic reviews following.
If interested please send resume to: Denise.bailey@dreamcenterpeoria.org
