Fundraiser and Community Outreach Coordinator

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

The Fundraising and Community Outreach Coordinator develops and carries out fundraising and outreach activities that support GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship, which provides equine-assisted services through therapeutic riding lessons led by PATH Intl.-certified instructors. The coordinator secures financial support, builds donor and community relationships, promotes the organization's mission, and helps strengthen its long-term sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fundraising and Campaigns

Develop and manage an annual fundraising plan with clear goals, timelines, and strategies for individual giving, recurring donations, major gifts, corporate support, Giving Tuesday, and other funding opportunities.
Plan and manage fundraising events, including budgets, timelines, logistics, vendors, volunteers, sponsorships, donated goods, and follow-up evaluation.
Goal of raising $200,000 + across all fundraising campaigns.

2. Grants and Funding Proposals

Research suitable grant opportunities; prepare and submit proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and supporting materials in collaboration with organizational leadership.
Track deadlines, applications, awards, restrictions, renewals, and required progress or final reports; maintain organized grant records and pursue recurring and multi-year funding.

4. Donor Relations, Outreach, and Communications

Maintain accurate donor, sponsor, and prospect records; coordinate timely acknowledgments, receipts, recognition, and follow-up to encourage continued support.
Promote the organization's mission and programs through community events, presentations, newsletters, email, social media, website updates, press releases, and other appropriate materials.
Build relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, civic groups, schools, healthcare and disability-service organizations, and other community partners to expand support and participation

5. Administration and Reporting

Maintain a coordinated calendar of fundraising campaigns, events, grant deadlines, and donor communications; track revenue, expenses, commitments, and progress toward goals.
Provide regular updates to the Executive Director/Board of Directors, protect confidential information, follow applicable laws and organizational policies, and maintain records and procedures that support continuity.