• JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

    The MinKwon Center for Community Action invites applications for a Development Coordinator.  The Development Coordinator will work closely with our staff and Board to help raise revenue and create a strong foundation for our award-winning programs in advocacy & organizing, services, civic engagement and youth empowerment.

    Organization History & Mission

    The MinKwon Center for Community Action was established in 1984 as the Young Korean American Service & Education Center (YKASEC) to meet the needs and concerns of the Korean American community.  Since our founding, we have made a profound presence through various grassroots organizing, education, and advocacy initiatives that address important community issues, including immigration policies, voter rights, and cultural awareness.  The MinKwon Center places a special emphasis on meeting the needs of our marginalized community members, including youth, elderly, recent immigrants, low-income residents, and limited-English-proficient residents.

    Job Description

    The Development Coordinator willwork closelywith the Executive Director and with other staff, Board and volunteers to plan, execute and implement a robust fundraising strategy for the organization.  Specifically, the Development Coordinator will have the following responsibilities:

    • Help develop, oversee and strengthen our organization’s long-term fundraising strategy,working closely with Program Directors and Board;
    • Set annual fundraising goals together with organization’s leadership, and meet goals through strong execution of development efforts;
    • Prospect potential funding streams of all sources (foundation, major donor, individual, corporate, government), and develop new funding partnership opportunities;
    • Coordinate cultivation and solicitation of donor prospects with leadership, program staff, and Board;
    • Help plan, execute and implement annual Gala and a Spring Reception to raise funds and awareness of the MinKwon Center and its mission;
    • Plan and execute at least two mailed fundraising appeals per year;
    • Develop, draft and edit proposals for our specific program areas as well as for general organizational support;
    • Prepare, draft and edit grant reports to funders, and work with Administrative Director and other staff to gather needed financial, statistics and budget information;
    • Maintain detailed grants management database, records, and systems;
    • Ensure regular communication with current and prospective program officers and funders.

    Job Requirements

    • 2+ years experience in development and fundraising efforts and developing relationships with funders (strongly preferred);
    • Interest, experience and demonstrated commitment in working on social justice issues, such as immigrants’ rights, workers’ rights, and civil rights;
    • Ability to work closely and cordially with co-workers and allies;
    • Excellent ability to communicate our mission, impact, growth trajectory, and programs;
    • Strong project management skills working in team environment;
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage funder relationships;
    • Ability to be highly organized, adapt to simultaneous timelines, and take initiative on projects with minimal supervision;
    • Ability and willingness to participate in occasional evening/weekend events;
    • Demonstrated strong writing skills.

    The MinKwon Center will accept applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  Please prepare and send a detailed cover letter and resume describing your interest in the organization and position to:

    Steven Choi

    Executive Director

    MinKwon Center for Community Action
    136-19 41 st Ave, 3 rd Floor
    Flushing, NY 11354
    Phone : 718-460-5600, Fax: 718-445-0032

    Email: schoi@minkwon.org

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