Development Coordinator

About Us

Dallas College is one of the largest community college systems in Texas, committed to transforming lives and communities through higher education. With a rich history of serving the diverse population of Dallas County, the college provides accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that empowers students to achieve their academic and career goals. Dallas College comprises seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area and has served more than three million students since 1965.

The Dallas College Foundation upholds core values of integrity, respect, opportunity, collaboration, accountability, and engagement and support, shaping its culture and operations.

About the Role

The Development Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and logistical support to the Dallas College Foundation’s development team, ensuring smooth execution of fundraising activities and donor engagement. This role assists frontline fundraisers, supports annual and planned giving programs, and contributes to prospect research efforts. Additionally, the Development Coordinator serves as a backup for gift processing to maintain continuity and accuracy in donor records and acknowledgments. The position reports to the Director of Donor Services and plays a key role in enhancing donor experience, upholding compliance standards, and advancing the Foundation’s philanthropic mission.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for the development team, ensuring timely execution of tasks and deliverables.
• Support frontline fundraisers with donor briefings, meeting materials, and follow-up communications.
• Assist annual, major, and planned giving programs with campaign logistics, mailings, and performance tracking.
• Conduct basic prospect research and support the Director of Donor Services in preparing donor profiles in alignment with APRA Data Ethics and organizational policy.
• Serve as backup for gift processing to enter gifts, generate acknowledgments, and maintain accurate donor records in compliance with AFP standards.
• Manage scheduling and logistics for donor meetings and development activities, including invitations, agendas, and materials.
• Maintain accurate records in Raiser’s Edge and other tools, ensuring data quality and consistent coding for campaigns, funds, and appeals.
• Support stewardship efforts by coordinating personalized donor communications and small fulfillment items while adhering to ethical and confidentiality standards.
• Complete a minimum of 19 professional development hours annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience OR associate/bachelor’s degree OR 4 years of cumulative job-specific experience.
• Valid driver’s license for occasional off-site travel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Flexibility to work outside typical hours on an as-needed basis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with donor database systems (Raiser’s Edge preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to respond promptly and professionally.
• Problem-solving skills with ability to identify issues and escalate appropriately.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards in handling donor information.
• Official transcripts required.
• Subject to a criminal background check; some positions may require a fingerprint check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gift processing or nonprofit event coordination.
• Familiarity with prospect research tools and practices (aligned with APRA guidelines).
• Advanced skills in Raiser’s Edge or Blackbaud products; experience with basic reporting or dashboards.
• Bilingual or multilingual capability.

Skills

• Ability to speak, listen, and write clearly and effectively using appropriate communication tools.
• Ability to communicate and interact with high-profile constituents and volunteers.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills demonstrating professional and personal integrity.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of Dallas College and the Dallas College Foundation.
• Adherence to ethical and confidentiality guidelines of Dallas College and the Association of Professional Researchers for Advancement (APRA), as well as local, state, and federal laws governing fundraising and taxation.
• Knowledge of philanthropy, motivations for giving, research and cultivation practices, face-to-face solicitation, gift processing, and fundraising reporting.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with demonstrated ability to create, implement, and monitor policies and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills; ability to tailor communications to various audiences.
• Strong customer service skills.

Pay

Salary minimum of $66,900.00 annually (Staff Range N06). This is a full-time, exempt position.

Schedule

40 hours per week. Flexibility to work outside typical hours on an as-needed basis.