Development Coordinator or Manager-Operations & Donor Relations

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinator
  • Fundraising Coordination and Support
    • Schedule and help prepare for donor and partner meetings (e.g., research, briefing notes, materials).
    • Draft and proofread donor communications, thank-you letters, and fundraising materials.
    • Support the creation of proposals, reports, and presentations for donors and foundations.
    • Track donor activity and ensure timely follow-up and acknowledgments.
  • Manager
    • Manage select donor and sponsor relationships independently, including ongoing stewardship and communication.
    • Maintain fundraising progress toward annual goals and provide recommendations to improve donor engagement and campaign performance.
• Donor Research and Data Management
  • Conduct background research on prospective donors, corporations, and foundations.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the organization’s donor database (CRM).
  • Generate donor lists, giving summaries, and fundraising reports as requested.
  • Help organize and streamline systems for donor stewardship and tracking.
• Manager
  • Analyze donor trends and giving data to identify opportunities for donor retention, upgrades, and new funding prospects.
  • Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and metrics to support strategic fundraising decisions.
• Event and Campaign Support
  • Aid in planning and executing fundraising events, campaigns, and virtual or in-person donor gatherings.
  • Serve as the point of contact for VIP, Steller, and FAM Tours; lead tours as needed.
  • Cook up logistics, invitations, materials, and follow-up communications.
  • Support online fundraising campaigns, including social media and email outreach.
• Manager
  • Lead coordination and execution of assigned fundraising campaigns or donor engagement initiatives from planning through evaluation.
  • Coordinate logistics, invitations, materials, and follow-up communications.
  • Assist in managing event budgets, sponsorship fulfillment, and post-event reporting.
• Internal Collaboration
  • Work closely with the VP of Advancement to align fundraising activities with communications and program work.
  • Liaise with staff and partners to gather information needed for proposals and reports.
  • Provide administrative support related to development and external relations.
• Manager
  • Represent the Advancement team in cross-departmental planning meetings and contribute to organizational engagement strategies.
  • Assist in developing and documenting fundraising procedures, stewardship standards, and operational best practices.

Misc

• Complies with all Alaska SeaLife Center policies, procedures, and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain dynamic structures to align procedures and tasks with broader strategic vision.
• Skill in communicating with diverse individuals and presenting financial information to non-financial groups.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently and use independent judgment.
• Computer experience required including Internet research, word processing and database management.
• Familiarity with Blackbaud software, Microsoft Office, and Google suite.

Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.
• This role includes a range of physical activities, such as standing or moving for extended periods, bending, kneeling, crouching, and occasional climbing, as well as handling tools, equipment, and materials.
• The ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds may be needed depending on the assignment.

Salary Range

• $56,694-$61,776 (4)
• $65,520-$70,408 (5)

Full Time with Benefits

• Please submit a resume, cover letter and letter of recommendation with your application.
• Must be able to pass a background check.