Fund Development Coordinator

Location: CWC currently has offices in Watsonville, Visalia or Sacramento, CA. The Center believes our mission can be effectively advanced while being flexible in our approach to work style and location. Candidates for this position must be able to work in-person at least two days per week from one of CWC’s office locations and are expected to report in-person more than two days a week if needed based on job responsibilities. 

Community Water Center is an environmental justice nonprofit that works alongside under-resourced communities of color to secure universal access to safe and affordable drinking water in California. We believe access to safe and affordable drinking water is a basic human right, not a privilege. CWC seeks to build an enduring movement for water justice that is powered by community activists by serving as a catalyst for community-driven water solutions through organizing, education, and advocacy. 

The Fund Development Coordinator will have the opportunity to use valuable fundraising and relationship building skills to support a successful and effective non-profit organization focused on access to clean water. Key projects include grant writing and reporting, donor cultivation and appreciation, planning and managing events, using data and metrics to gauge effectiveness, and building relationships with philanthropic partners. This position will require occasional travel (when it is safe and allowed) and ability to occasionally work evenings and weekends to accommodate fundraising activities, such as events, funder tours and funder deadlines. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Partnerships and will work with other CWC personnel, independent contractors, allies and vendors. This is a regular, exempt, full-time, salary position.

The ideal candidate possesses the following skills/attributes or would like to develop them:

● Enjoys connecting with other people and possesses a genuine curiosity and interest in learning about others and what motivates them or their institution to take action

● Reviews and summarizes information quickly and critically

● Prioritizes timely follow-up, clear next steps and takes excellent notes

● Is a proactive problem solver

● Is an advocate for the Center and our mission in all interactions

● Is aware of how differences in class, race, privilege and lived experience shape how individuals and institutions think, act and give

● Is comfortable talking about and asking for money

The Fund Development Coordinator will be a key member of CWC’s organizational development team. 

● Individual Donors

o Managing the development and day-to-day operations of CWC’s individual donor program including learning more about donor motivation, developing and implementing donor communication and appreciation strategies, setting up and attending donor meetings and tracking donor interactions, tracking the organization’s key giving metrics o Supporting the growth of CWC’s existing Monthly Donor Program o Supporting social fundraising campaigns hosted by CWC donors and supporters who engage their networks to donate

● Foundation and Government Funders

o Assisting with grant writing and reporting with a critical focus on impact, clarity and audience o Managing CWC’s grants calendar including grant outcomes and reporting deadlines o Managing and updating CWC’s metrics database quarterly in coordination with CWC staff o Scheduling and helping prepare for funder meetings, funder tours, and other funder interactions o Reviewing and analyzing data and metrics to ensure we are on track to meeting grant and contract deliverables at least quarterly o Prospecting additional funding sources

● Events

o Managing CWC’s two annual fundraising events by seeking sponsorships, managing logistics, coordinating with speakers, coordinating staff roles, and follow-up including thank yous and securing sponsorship pledges

● Communicating CWC’s impact in a compelling way to a variety of audiences including donors, funders, staff, board members and other visitors to CWC’s website

● Along with other staff, assist with day-to-day administrative coordination, including checking mail, answering phones, getting supplies, setting up equipment, maintaining office organization, etc 

● Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation amongst CWC staff, community members, and affiliate organizations. ● Actively participate in program strategy and staff meetings. ● Other duties as assigned by the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Executive Director. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

● 2+ years experience in fundraising or other relevant experience ● Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse socioeconomic, professional and cultural backgrounds ● Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills ● Excellent professional writing skills with the ability to tailor written products in varying lengths and subjects based on the target audience ● Detail oriented and thorough ● Ability to prioritize most pressing work and rearrange priorities as needed ● Ability to manage your own time effectively and track progress on projects ● Proficient in Microsoft and Google Office Suites ● Ability to work in a collaborative environment and effectively cooperate with other team members ● Ability to accept praise and critical feedback – the ideal candidate would value selfimprovement and seek evaluation ● Have or be willing to receive COVID-19 vaccination 

● Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, sales or any other relevant focus that centers effective communication, relationship building, systems change and project management ● Strong passion for and commitment to social and environmental justice ● Experience working with low-income communities and/or communities of color ● Experience working in the Central Valley and/or Salinas Valley ● Familiarity with key environmental justice issues in California ● Graphic design skills ● Web design skills ● Video editing skills ● Photo editing skills ● Data management, analysis and visualization skills ● Experience using Excel spreadsheets including exporting, importing and analyzing data

Starting date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Salary: Starting at $65,000; based on experience and qualifications. 

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes: medical, dental, vision and life insurance; retirement program contributions, generous vacation, family and sick leave and holiday policies; flexible work schedule; professional development opportunities and more. 

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to Christina Marquez at christina.marquez@communitywatercenter.org and note Fund Development Coordinator position - [your name] in the subject line.

Community Water Center is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified job applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including pregnancy), mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, military service status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

To learn more about the Community Water Center and our programs, visit our website at www.communitywatercenter.org