Development Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Development Assistant is a full-time position that will provide administrative, fundraising and research support to advance the organization’s philanthropic goals.

OUR CULTURE

• Inclusive and welcoming
• Supportive and nurturing
• Hopeful and determined

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain accurate donor records within the donor database/CRM.
• Process gifts, pledges, and acknowledgments in a timely manner.
• Generate reports, mailing lists, and donor information as requested.
• Aid in donor stewardship activities, including thank-you letters and recognition efforts.
• Support annual campaigns, capital campaigns, grant activities, and fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate donor communications and fundraising appeals.
• Conduct prospect research to identify, evaluate, and qualify individual, corporate, and foundation giving prospects.
• Prepare prospect profiles, briefing materials, and research summaries for development staff, executive leadership, and volunteer solicitors.
• Maintain an active donor pipeline by tracking cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities within the CRM.
• Research corporate sponsorship opportunities and community partnership prospects to support fundraising events and annual campaigns.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, donor receptions, recognition programs, and community engagement activities.
• Aid in event timelines, logistics, and vendor relationships.
• Manage event registrations, RSVPs, seating arrangements, and attendee communications.
• Aid in sponsorship fulfillment and recognition opportunities.
• Cook up with volunteers and event committees as assigned.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for development committees and volunteer groups.
• Maintain departmental files and records.
• Answer inquiries from donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Aid in purchasing and invoice processing related to development activities.
• Manage the calendar of the Chief Development Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in fundraising, event planning, nonprofit administration, customer service or related field
• Experience with fundraising software, donor databases or CRM systems preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience working closely with volunteers and in staffing volunteer committees/events
• Excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills
• Understanding of and enthusiasm for the mission of the YMCA
• Experience in researching, planning, organizing, and managing events
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team under tight deadlines
• Understanding of South Coast region, other regions, and national markets

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• This position requires intense concentration, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.

COMPENSATION

$25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Flexible Work from Home Options Available