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San Diego Police Foundation
444 West Beech Street, Suite 250
San Diego, CA 92101
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San Diego Police Foundation
444 West Beech Street, San Diego, CA 92101
Call: (619) 232-2130 Ext. 103
Email: nicole@sdpolicefoundation.org
The Administrative Coordinator will be an integral member of the Foundation team, serving as the first point-of-contact and a critical link between foundation staff and the public we serve. We’re seeking a positive, proactive, and highly organized team member to support daily business operations and contribute to the successful delivery of events and programs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about nonprofits while serving as an essential member of a small but mighty nonprofit team.
The San Diego Police Foundation is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) with resources, training, and equipment needed to enhance the work of law enforcement. The Foundation is proud to:
• Fund critical needs and shortages that shrinking budgets no longer cover.
• Advocate for better safety measures and practices in our communities.
• Highlight ascendant best practices in law enforcement including diversity initiatives.
• Strengthen the mutually beneficial relationship between SDPD and the public it serves.
We are at an exciting stage in our organizational growth. Exceptional leadership and support from partners and the public have enabled the Foundation to emerge from the Covid pandemic with a collaborative and committed team, an exciting slate of programs and events, and the potential for meaningful growth.
Reporting to the Director of Business Administration, the Administrative Coordinator will focus her/his time as follows:
Reception & Front-Office Management (30% of time)
• Serve as the Foundation’s first point-of-contact in the front office, on the phone and by email
• Serve as the Foundation’s go-to resource for help with office equipment, connecting with service providers (IT, phones, etc.), resolving facilities issues with building management, reserving parking for guests in our gated parking lot, etc.
• Work with service providers to maintain, and eventually improve, our multi-line phone system
• Open, sort and distribute incoming mail and deliveries.
• Copy, scan, file (electronic and hard copy) and shred documents.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, order supplies, and manage storage room.
• Deliver and pick up items as needed (includes reimbursement for fuel).
• Maintain working knowledge of current and upcoming programs and events.
Recordkeeping & Light Accounting (30% of time)
• Record all revenue received including checks, credit card payments, etc.
• Accounts Payable: Process invoices and prepare them for payment.
• Accounts Receivable: Generate, record and track invoices issued by the Foundation.
• Help maintain records of donors, members, corporate partners, etc. in Donor Perfect.
• Generate simple reports in Donor Perfect and Classy and export files as .CSV.
• Compile weekly deposit reports in Excel.
• Maintain records of keys and key fobs issued, parking space assignments, etc.
Donor Stewardship & General Support (30% of time)
• Perform a wide variety of administrative duties to support fundraising, donor stewardship, membership renewal and relationships with corporate partners.
• Use Mail Merge to create thank you letters, labels, name badges, etc.
• Secure signatures on thanks you letters, scan and mail letters, and file electronic copies.
• With other team members, regularly review email marketing drafts for clarity, spelling and grammar.
• Assist with board and committee meetings, as needed.
• Assist with programs, marketing and special projects, as needed.
• Provide support for the planning and execution of 2-3 major special events per year.
Managing the President/CEO’s Calendar (10% +)
This Administrative Coordinator position offers potential to assume Executive Assistant responsibilities, including:
• Oversee the calendaring of internal and outside appointments.
• Confirm appointments and provide information regarding parking and directions.
• Prepare President/CEO’s monthly reimbursement requests.
• Other duties as assigned.
The San Diego Police Foundation offers a great work environment including an enviable location and supportive work culture that values teamwork and collaboration. Located in Little Italy within walking distance to San Diego Bay, the Foundation’s spacious offices are situated in a secure building that boasts ample natural light.
Our pay and benefits package are competitive and include:
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
For the safety of employees, we maintain strict compliance with all applicable public health orders.
Interested and qualified candidates should email a resume and brief cover letter that explains why you are a great fit for this role to nicole@sdpolicefoundation.org. Please include Administrative Coordinator in the subject line. Due to the volume of responses, phone inquiries will not be accepted.
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The Police Foundation would like to remind you that you have options if you feel the need to report an incident, but don’t feel that it’s a true emergency.
San Diego Police Department’s non-emergency number is (619) 531-2000.
You can also report crimes anonymously to Crimestoppers. If you have information about a crime, follow these steps:
In the case of emergency, please call 9-1-1
Tips submitted through this website are encrypted, entirely confidential, completely anonymous and are immediately processed by San Diego County Crime Stoppers.
1. Call 1-888-580-8477
2. Remove the call from your call log
To send a text tip to Crime Stoppers follow these steps:
1. Text to 274637
2. Type “SDTips” at the beginning of your text message
3. Type your message including as much detail as possible including name, address, vehicle, and a clear description of the crime to ensure the tip can be effectively investigated
4. You will receive a text with a Crime Stoppers code– keep this code, it will identify you when you pick up your reward.
To find out about the status of your tip, call our tipline in about a month to find out if you are eligible for a reward with your code number.
5. Delete your message from your outbox