Development Coordinator

Overview of Role

The Development Coordinator will serve as a mission ambassador and relationship builder, responsible for:

• Capturing and communicating the Bonton Farms story
• Strengthening donor and partner relationships
• Supporting revenue-generating initiatives connected to DFW Airport programming
• Aiding in operational coordination tied to the DFW retail partnership
• Advancing community engagement and brand visibility

Key Responsibilities

• Volunteer Engagement & Coordination:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer inquiries, scheduling, and communication
• Coordinate individual, group, corporate, faith-based, and community volunteer opportunities
• Manage volunteer calendars, registration systems, waivers, and day-of logistics
• Ensure volunteer experiences are welcoming, organized, and aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission
• Conduct volunteer orientation and provide clear expectations for service activities
• Collaborate with farm, market, café, and program leaders to prepare volunteer assignments
• Track volunteer participation, hours served, and engagement trends
• Develop volunteer retention strategies to encourage repeat engagement
• Donor & Visitor Engagement:
• Support assist with tours for guests, community groups, and prospective supporters
• Support donor visits where volunteer experiences are integrated
• Coordinate hospitality for volunteer and donor engagement events
• Help create experiences that deepen emotional connection to the mission
• Storytelling & Communications:
• Capture powerful community impact stories (apprentices, staff, partners, customers)
• Develop donor-facing impact updates, newsletters, and campaign content
• Aid in grant narrative inputs and impact reporting
• Support social media storytelling in collaboration with Marketing
• Develop talking points and briefing materials for leadership engagements
• Help translate airport retail success into compelling donor messaging
• Relationship Building & Donor Pathway Development:
• Build authentic relationships with volunteers to identify long-term interest in deeper involvement
• Help transition highly engaged volunteers into donor conversations, tours, sponsorship opportunities, or recurring giving
• Coordinate volunteer follow-up communications that reinforce impact and future engagement
• Support leadership in identifying volunteer groups with corporate giving potential
• Assist in creating volunteer-to-donor stewardship touchpoints
• Fundraising & Campaign Support:
• Assist with planning and implementation of annual fundraising campaigns, including events, appeals, and grant activities
• Support the Director of Development in preparing proposals, presentations, and reports for foundations, corporations, and individual donors
• Research potential funding opportunities and maintain grant tracking documentation
• Help create and manage fundraising collateral such as sponsorship packets, event invitations, and donor updates
• Event & Engagement Support:
• Coordinate logistics for donor cultivation events, farm tours, and community engagement opportunities
• Work collaboratively with internal teams (Farm, Market Café, Coffeehouse, and Apprenticeship Programs) to showcase the mission through events and storytelling
• Assist with corporate engagement events
• Assist with donor appreciation and stewardship campaigns
• Communications & Stewardship:
• Partner with the Communications team to ensure consistent messaging across donor communications, newsletters, and social media
• Draft and edit donor communications, impact stories, and stewardship materials
• Assist in producing annual reports and campaign updates
• Administrative Support:
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and record notes for the Development team
• Maintain a calendar of fundraising and reporting deadlines
• Support budget tracking and expense reporting related to fundraising activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field preferred
• 2–4 years of experience in nonprofit development, communications, partnerships, or related field
• Strong writing and storytelling ability
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with strong project coordination abilities
• Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives preferred
• Ability to represent Bonton Farms professionally in corporate and community environments
• Passion for social impact and community transformation

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with occasional evening or weekend hours for events
• Occasional outdoor work required during community and donor events
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup and support.