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Development Coordinator
Position Overview
The Development Coordinator supports the organization's communications, fundraising, donor engagement, event promotion, and community outreach efforts. The role works closely with the Executive Director and Respite Director to increase public awareness, strengthen community relationships, and support fundraising initiatives, particularly the Twice as Fine Texarkana Wine Festival.
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Key Qualifications
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Preferred degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Public speaking ability
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Experience managing multiple projects
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Social media management experience
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Website maintenance experience (Wix)
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Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint)
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Advanced design skills using Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Canva
Primary Responsibilities
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Maintain the Alzheimer's Alliance and Wine Festival websites and social media platforms
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Create quarterly print newsletters and monthly digital newsletters
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Design marketing and promotional materials for fundraising events and programs
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Assist with fundraising activities and event coordination
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Track sponsorships, merchants, and wineries for the Wine Festival
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Support festival leadership and committee chairs
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Design advertisements and promotional content
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Maintain mailing and email distribution lists
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Manage online donation reporting
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Represent the organization at community events and health fairs
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Maintain office and respite center supplies
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Process memorial and honorary donations
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Attend respite and Wine Festival committee meetings
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Learn and support key respite center operations
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Perform other assigned duties
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, creative, detail-oriented, comfortable engaging with the public, and passionate about supporting the Alzheimer's Alliance mission. They should be able to build strong relationships with donors, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations.
Missions Coordinator
Position Overview
The Missions Coordinator supports the organization's mission by securing funding through grant research and writing while providing resources, education, and support to families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. The role works closely with the Executive Director and Respite Director to expand community outreach and strengthen partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
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Research, write, and submit grant applications to foundations, corporations, and other funding sources.
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Facilitate monthly support groups for caregivers and families.
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Maintain and expand the organization's resource library.
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Oversee the Project Lifesaver program.
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Represent the organization at community events and health fairs.
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Assist with fundraising activities and events, including committee participation.
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Learn and support the operations of the respite center.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
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Degree in Communications or Business preferred.
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Grant writing experience.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
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Public speaking skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be passionate about the Alzheimer's Alliance's mission, skilled at relationship-building, and able to work with families, volunteers, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to expand awareness and support services.