COMMUNICATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Duties & Responsibilities

• Donor Engagement & Stewardship Support with donor stewardship, prospect management, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database management.
• Cook up donor acknowledgment and recognition efforts, including thank-you correspondence.
• Coordinate prospect research to identify and qualify new funding opportunities.
• Fundraising Operations & Events Support fundraising campaigns and special events, including guest lists, event materials, logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Prepare reports, and fundraising materials as needed.
• Maintain accurate donor records and track fundraising activity in CRM database.
• Aid with gift processing, reporting, and compliance with financial and departmental procedures.

Grants Management Support

• Support grant tracking, proposal calendars, reporting deadlines, and grant documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals, reports, and supporting materials.
• Conduct foundation research and help maintain grant records and prospect pipelines.

Administrative Support

• Participate in planning meetings, strategy discussions, and special projects.
• Perform general administrative duties and other responsibilities as assigned.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; ideally in nonprofit management, communications, or a related field. Minimum of 2 years of experience in fundraising, development, nonprofit administration, or related experience preferred. Experience with donor databases/CRMs (GiveSmart), event support and grant writing preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database systems; GiveSmart experience preferred. Ability to interact and complete assignments in a manner sensitive to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May be required to lift up to 25 pounds or more. Required to commute to other agency locations as needed.