POSITION SUMMARY

The Fundraising and Community Outreach Coordinator develops and carries out fundraising and outreach activities that support GaitWay Therapeutic Horsemanship, which provides equine-assisted services through therapeutic riding lessons led by PATH Intl.-certified instructors. The coordinator secures financial support, builds donor and community relationships, promotes the organization's mission, and helps strengthen its long-term sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Fundraising and Campaigns

● Develop and manage an annual fundraising plan with clear goals, timelines, and strategies for individual giving, recurring donations, major gifts, corporate support, Giving Tuesday, and other funding opportunities.

● Plan and manage fundraising events, including budgets, timelines, logistics, vendors, volunteers, sponsorships, donated goods, and follow-up evaluation.

● Goal of raising $200,000 + across all fundraising campaigns.

2. Grants and Funding Proposals

● Research suitable grant opportunities; prepare and submit proposals, letters of inquiry, budgets, and supporting materials in collaboration with organizational leadership.

● Track deadlines, applications, awards, restrictions, renewals, and required progress or final reports; maintain organized grant records and pursue recurring and multi-year funding.

3. Donor Relations, Outreach, and Communications

● Maintain accurate donor, sponsor, and prospect records; coordinate timely acknowledgments, receipts, recognition, and follow-up to encourage continued support.

● Promote the organization's mission and programs through community events, presentations, newsletters, email, social media, website updates, press releases, and other appropriate materials.

● Build relationships with donors, businesses, foundations, civic groups, schools, healthcare and disability-service organizations, and other community partners to expand support and participation

5. Administration and Reporting

● Maintain a coordinated calendar of fundraising campaigns, events, grant deadlines, and donor communications; track revenue, expenses, commitments, and progress toward goals.

● Provide regular updates to the Executive Director/Board of Directors, protect confidential information, follow applicable laws and organizational policies, and maintain records and procedures that support continuity.