Development Coordinator (Part-Time, Temporary)

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it .

The Development Coordinator will play an integral role in the day-to-day execution of integrated fundraising efforts for the Chapter while supporting Outreach, Support and Educational programing in partnership with key volunteers. This leader will work closely with local Chapter leadership, regional teams and an outstanding group of volunteers to increase the reach and impact of Breakthrough T1D in the Pacific NW chapter territory which includes Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of the Market Director, support the fundraising success of the Portland Hope Gala.
• Partner with the Market Director, Chapter staff and leadership volunteers to identify, recruit and develop additional committee volunteers for the Hope Gala.
• Maintain a solid understanding of Breakthrough T1D's Mission and research therapeutics.
• Collaborate with local staff as well as national/regional staff resources to ensure the Chapter’s growth and success.
• Engage with Breakthrough T1D constituents, volunteers and staff in a professional, customer focused manner consistent with the Breakthrough T1D Core Values of being passionate, innovative, collaborative, respectful, trustworthy, appreciative, and results-oriented.

Qualifications

Please include a cover letter with your application.

• 1-2 years of fundraising experience, including events
• Self-starter, with the ability to collaborate as a team player
• Team player who can achieve individual objectives and support those of the entire chapter team.
• Works well within a matrix structure where more than one individual is providing guidance, feedback, counsel and support.
• Self-motivated and able to successfully work on projects independently
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to create and manage processes that enhances efficiency of staff work while allowing for donor centricity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Detail-oriented
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree
• Ability to travel within the chapter footprint. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Target Salary - $25K - $27K Part time temp position 20hrs/week. Position ends 6/30/25

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.