JOB DESCRIPTION

The nonprofit Gundalow Company seeks a Development Coordinator to implement plans to enhance memberships, sponsorships, and events. This year-round position collaborates with the office staff team, a board of directors and volunteers through a variety of activities supporting our sailing programs and community events. The ideal candidate will have strong nonprofit development experience.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Executive Director and board committees with donor development work plans

• Develop a successful membership program: Increase membership offerings and entice new members

• Manage gift processing, donor correspondence, & acknowledgement letters through our donor database - Little Green Light

• Grow Annual Fund contributions

• Cultivate business sponsorships for our main shoreside events (Piscataqua Riverfest & Round Island Regatta)

• Collaborate with Events Coordinator on special events: Gundalow Gatherings (Apr), Annual Meeting (May), Sheafe Warehouse events (June/Sept) and others

• Manage grants applied to with the grant committee

• Coordinate “Community Outreach Sails” with local non-profits

• Be an integral part of the office staff with various other tasks

REQUIREMENTS:

• A passion for our mission to: Protect the Piscataqua region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action.

• 4-year Bachelor’s degree plus 3-5 years’ experience in non-profit fundraising and donor relations

• Must be driven to increase revenue through increased sponsorships and events

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of the maritime heritage of the Seacoast NH and Southeastern Maine areas

• Familiarity with regional nonprofits focused on the environmental condition of the Piscataqua watershed

• Experience in designing event materials, Annual Reports, Annual Appeals, and membership appeals

DETAILS:

This is a year-round position. Sailing events occur May through October, with additional fundraising events throughout the off-season. Scheduling and hours may be flexible. This position requires at least 3 days a week in the office located in Portsmouth.

TO APPLY:

Send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to operations@gundalow.org