Development Coordinator (Part-Time, 1099 Contractor)

Responsibilities

• Gift Processing and Reconciliation 40%
• Receive, record, process, and reconcile all check gifts, entering gift details into Salesforce within 48 hours of receipt.
• Enter ACH gifts received by email into Salesforce as commitments received, then close them as won once payment is confirmed in the shared tracking document, updating the tracking sheet to reflect any action taken.
• Acknowledgements and Donor Stewardship 25%
• Prepare and send acknowledgement letters within 48 to 72 hours of receiving a gift.
• Pull the weekly tribute gift report for in honor and in memory gifts from FundraiseUP each Monday. Send the first tribute letter immediately, then send a follow-up letter once five additional gifts arrive for an honoree, or an update letter after two weeks reflecting whatever gifts have come in.
• Capture donor stories submitted alongside gifts and upload them to the stories folder for the marketing team to use.
• Salesforce Records and Data Hygiene 20%
• Upload letters, gift information, prospect profiles, and other attachments to the files tab of the appropriate Salesforce account record.
• Record planned giving interest marked on direct response forms in the designated spreadsheet.
• Verify and update solicitation contacts' names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and birthdays in Salesforce.
• Donor Services and Inbox Management 15%
• Manage the info@, development@, and donations@ inboxes along with FundraiseUP donor requests, supporting donors with payment method changes, monthly gift cancellations, challenge sign-ups, and similar needs, or routing messages to the right team member.
• Apply labels to emails in the development@ and donations@ inboxes to show what action was taken and keep the team visible on status.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in development operations, gift processing, or nonprofit database management.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (NPSP preferred), FundraiseUP, or comparable CRM and fundraising platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, with the ability to hold recurring deadlines independently.
• Comfort working remotely and asynchronously as a contractor, with a get-it-done mentality and minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Clear, responsive communication and a genuine donor-first service mindset.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• This is a fully remote position with occasional in-person requirements as needed.
• We are looking for a candidate in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area.

Engagement Details

• Classification: Independent contractor, paid via 1099.
• Compensation: $30/hour
• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 to 25 hours per week, with daily attention to time-sensitive gift processing and acknowledgement deadlines.
• Location: Remote.
• Reports to: VP of Development.
• Term: Ongoing engagement, reviewed periodically against scope and volume.

Recruiting Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• A recruiter will be in touch to discuss next steps.