Development Coordinator, Temp

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About the role

We have an excellent opportunity for a Development Coordinator in Jackson, MS. The coordinator will focus on data and administrative support for core fundraising events, including all database management. This is a hybrid, temporary position with an end date of 6/30/2027.

In this role, you will report to the Regional Senior Director and will work with a team of fundraisers to manage the databases of the Jackson markets. Periodic traveling within the designated markets is required, with some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and adherence to the latest data entry standards in our point applications (Luminate/TeamRaiser, Greater Giving, GiveSmart, Tableau), including FMV, completion of data points, mobile cause, online bidding services, and event guest lists.
• Assist Fundraising Partners by finalizing closed opportunities and sharing data quality issues in Salesforce.
• Assist Fundraising Partners on any reports needed using the application system reports.
• Provide customer service requests (e.g., software corrections, database receipting, pulling constituent records).
• Troubleshoot with external customers.
• Travel up to 25% periodically throughout the assigned geographical territory during the spring.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) preferred.
• 3 years of prior administrative and database management and/or non-profit experience or equivalent experience.
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook).
• Capacity to work independently, prioritize, and balance multiple tasks while managing multiple territories simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail, verbal and nonverbal communication, and highly effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work outside of standard hours, which may involve some evenings and/or weekends.

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with regular market value reviews. Performance and recognition through annual salary planning and incentive programs.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution; employee assistance program, wellness program, and telemedicine.
• Professional Development: Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERG), mentoring programs, and Heart U, the Association’s national online university with over 100,000 resources.
• Work-Life Harmonization: Minimum of 16 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per year for new employees, increasing with seniority; 12 paid holidays annually, including year-end days off.
• Tuition Assistance: Financial support for employees pursuing further education and career development related to their current or potential future roles.