Development Coordinator

Why Work for CIRI?

Embark On a Fulfilling Career With CIRI, Where You'll Find More Than Just a Job ' You'll Find Purpose. As Part Of Our Team, You'll Enjoy

• Meaningful Mission: Contribute to an incredible mission of assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to become self-sufficient, integrated members of the community.
• Professional Growth: Be part of a diverse and supportive team that encourages your growth and development.
• Community Connection: Establish long-term connections with the community and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision/life/403B plan, 13 paid holidays, 20 days of paid time off per year, and a commitment to work/life balance and self-care.
• Public Interest Loan Forgiveness: Benefit from eligibility for the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program.
  
  

This organization participates in E-Verify.

Join the Journey: Empower Lives, Shape Futures at The Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants (CIRI)

Compensation: $52,000+ Benefits which include:

Medical (Anthem): 3 copay/deductible options; base plan is $40/paycheck

Vision (Mutual of Omaha): $60 per year; $130 hardware allowance- Employee Funded

Dental (Mutual of Omaha): $500 per year; $1,750 annual benefit- Employee Funded

Life: 1 x Salary to $100K; paid by CIRI

Voluntary Life: Available to employees and family

Disability: 60% of earnings; paid by CIRI

Position Summary

The Development Coordinator is a key member of the Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants' (CIRI) development team, responsible for supporting the organization's fundraising, donor relations, and communications efforts. The Development Coordinator works closely with the Senior Manager of Donor and Board Engagement to implement CIRI's development strategy, manage donor databases, coordinate fundraising campaigns and events, and support external communications.

Responsibilities

Fundraising & Development

• Assist in implementing annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, online appeals, and peer-to-peer fundraising.
• Maintain donor records and track contributions in CIRI's donor database.
• Prepare donor reports and analytics.
• Conduct donor research and help identify funding opportunities.
  
  

Events

• Assist in the planning and execution of all aspects of development events, including two major events (a Gala and a Benefit Concert), community gatherings, and donor cultivation events.
• Assist in coordinating event logistics, including vendor management, tracking sponsorship benefits, and conduct follow-up event communications.
• Serve as the point person for registration before and during events, including managing guest lists, check-in, name tags, and seating.
  
  

Administrative

• Generate timely and accurate donor acknowledgments and tax receipts.
• Track grant and sponsorship deadlines and assist with proposal submissions.
• Maintain organized records of fundraising activities and correspondence.
• Coordinate internal Development meetings, including coordinating conference rooms, determine catering needs, etc.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 1'2 years of nonprofit development or fundraising experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with donor databases (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Passion for immigrant and refugee rights and social justice.
  
  

CIRI is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

We are dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact HR at [email protected] to discuss your needs. We value all applicants and strive to make the application process accessible to everyone.