Summary
Turning Point Advocacy Services is a nonprofit responding to domestic violence, sexual abuse, trafficking, and by providing shelter-based and community-based services to survivors and their children. The agency is located in a confidential location in Warren County and the main service area is Franklin, Gasconade, Lincoln, Montgomery, St. Louis, St. Charles, and Warren Counties.

Under the direction and supervision of the Shelter Manager, the role of the Residential Coordinators is to provide for the immediate safety, shelter, food and clothing needs for clients in Shelter. Residential Coordinators provide 24/7/365 shelter coverage and hotline response in various shifts. The guiding principles of this position are defined within the framework of woman-defined advocacy and respect for the individual woman’s needs and goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the safety and security of the shelter and surrounding grounds.
• Provide access to food and other basic necessities for clients in shelter.
• Provide emergency safety planning for residents and for hotline callers.
• Meet individually with the women and children as required or requested.
• Answer the hotline, complete hotline form, provided appropriate referrals.
• Dispatch the on-call person as necessary.
• Understand and be able to utilize all agency policies and procedures to maintain consistent and appropriate services to clients.
• Ensure cleanliness of shelter and immediate grounds.
• Maintain, and help to maintain, confidential all client information, agency policies, and other information as needed and necessary
• Provide assistance with intake and exit process for all shelter residents
• Provide assistance as requested by the Shelter Manager.

General Duties

• Maintains case files, progress notes, hotline logs, action plans. and follow-up plans
• Provide statistical information as required
• Protects client/survivor and staff and shelter location confidentiality as per MO Revised Statute 455.220
  • Perform other duties as required and requested

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma, and at least one year of experience working with survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence, preferably within the emergency domestic violence shelter system
• Sensitivity to the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence
• Understanding of woman-defined advocacy
• Ability to work with people of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to, a variety of ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic backgrounds and nontraditional sexual orientations and gender identities
• The capacity to remain calm and patient under stressful conditions
• A valid and current Missouri Driver’s License and insurance. Ability to secure a CDL license.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and child abuse and neglect check
• Adept at Microsoft Office products with competent computer skills.
• Exhibit strong follow through on tasks and goals. Good organizational skills
• Ability to work evenings, holidays, and weekends per schedule. Willingness to work shifts/hours outside of regularly scheduled shifts when possible.

Position Summary:

 The Part-Time Development Coordinator supports the fundraising, donor engagement, and community outreach efforts of Turning Point Advocacy Services. This position plays a key role in helping sustain and grow financial support for survivor services through donor stewardship, grant management, event coordination, sponsorship outreach, and community engagement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 Fundraising & Donor Relations:

• Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship, and follow-up communications
• Maintain accurate donor records and gift tracking within donor database systems
• Support annual giving campaigns, sponsorship outreach, and fundraising initiatives
• Prepare acknowledgment letters, donor communications, and thank-you materials
• Assist with identifying prospective donors, sponsors, and funding opportunities

Grant Management & Development

• Assist with grant research, proposal preparation, tracking, and reporting in collaboration with leadership staff
• Support collection of program data, narratives, and supporting materials for grant applications and reports
• Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and organized funding records
• Support donor and funder communication and relationship-building efforts

Event Coordination & Community Engagement

• Assist with planning and coordination of fundraising events and community outreach activities
• Support sponsorship requests, in-kind donations, and volunteer engagement efforts
• Represent Turning Point Advocacy Services at community events and networking opportunities as assigned

Collaboration & Organizational Support

• Work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners
• Participate in staff meetings and organizational planning efforts as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold trauma-informed, survivor-centered practices in all interactions

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Business, English, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, nonprofit development, or related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing grants from application through reporting strongly preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with donor databases, Microsoft Office, Canva, and social media platforms preferred
• Passion for nonprofit work and survivor advocacy
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Preferred Skills

• Successful track record securing grant funding
• Experience working with community foundations, government grants, and corporate giving programs
• Familiarity with fundraising campaigns and donor stewardship practices
• Comfort engaging with community stakeholders, businesses, and funders

Work Environment

This position offers a flexible, partially hybrid schedule with occasional evening or weekend events required. Work may occur in office settings, community locations, or remotely depending on organizational needs.

Mission Alignment

Turning Point Advocacy Services is committed to empowering survivors and promoting safe, healthy communities through advocacy, shelter, prevention, and support services. The Development Coordinator helps ensure the sustainability and growth of these critical services through strategic fundraising and grant development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Turning Point Advocacy Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity, compassion, and respect.