Donor Services Coordinator

Job Title: Donor Services Coordinator

Position Summary:

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (“the Foundation”) is seeking top talent for its Donor Services Coordinator position. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Donor Services, this role will provide key in-house customer service and support to the Foundation’s fundraising teams and their constituents. This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual who is eager to learn about donor service operations.

This is a hybrid-flex position that will require in-person attendance on a semi-regular basis at the Foundation’s office in New York City.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Support and optimize the expansion of our Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Program

Work closely with the manager to allocate and process DAF donations, auditing, and reconciling donations

Receive mail delivered to the office and forward mail from the Foundation’s PO Box. Sort donations from general mail and prepare for processing

Scan all donations and documentation and maintain electronic files

Deposit checks via electronic banking. Prepare cash deposits and deliver to the bank as necessary

Prepare donation batches for data entry, set up batch templates in Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and attach relevant media

Serve as primary support for donation phone line

Manage Website Donation Inquiries mailbox for the Donor Services team. Answer email requests from external constituents through our Salesforce platform and respond within 24-48 business hours

Respond to internal inquiries via emails submitted to our Donor Services Inbox and our Accuracy Inbox within 24-48 business hours

Maintain quality control and high levels of accuracy on data entry

Verify and ensure acquisition of matching gifts process includes:

Confirmations from matching gift companies

Update and maintain matching gift information in system

Process follow-up information on matching gift forms related to missing details and payments not received to maximize donations

Make appropriate updates in the system to employment and matching gift status

Employ strong time management on tasks that require response time within 48 business hours

Prepare and send FedEx packages

Assess and review work processes. Make suggestions for optimization of donation processing

Complete other projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge in customer service

Knowledge of organizational data tools including MS Office

Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate confidently and with empathy, both within the Foundation and externally

Knowledge of fundraising CRM is a plus (e.g. Salesforce)

Must be able to lift and carry packages up to 25 lbs.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. In addition to salary, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

15+ options for medical insurance (with MJFF paying 90 percent of the premiums)

Competitive dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with 6 percent employer contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Employer paid life and disability insurance

18 days Paid Time Off (PTO); 12 Well-Being (Sick) Days; 2 Personal Days; summer Fridays (office closure at 2pm) and a summer holiday week over July 4

Two ways of working: hybrid-flex, or remote work. We trust all employees to work closely with their manager and colleagues to determine when, where and how programs and projects get done.

Employees are also eligible for a discretionary bonus on an annual basis. MJFF provides staff and leadership cultivation through regular training courses and events.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter describing through examples, their specific qualifications and interest in the position. If you think that your skills are transferable and can add value to this role, please apply. Applicants who best match the position’s needs will be contacted.

About Us:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) was founded in 2000 with one clear objective: accelerating meaningful therapeutic advances and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD). The Foundation applies extraordinary scientific, business and media assets to this singular focus—thus creating a unique and dynamic organization. Since inception, MJFF has quickly grown into the largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s disease research, having funded over $2 billion in research projects in both academic and industry labs worldwide.

Visit www.michaeljfox.org for more information.

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At The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF), the health and safety of our team and our community is a priority. MJFF has made the decision to require all staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated by date of hire and proof of vaccine is required. Full vaccination is defined as two weeks after both doses of two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine has been administered. Anyone unable to be vaccinated, because of medical or religious reasons, can request a reasonable accommodation for consideration.

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