Development Coordinator Job Description Template
The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing administrative and project coordination support to the development team. This role requires excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment. The Development Coordinator will be responsible for managing schedules, coordinating meetings and travel, preparing correspondence, maintaining files, and assisting with special projects as needed. In addition, this position will provide support to the fundraising team by assisting with donor stewardship activities including thank you letters, event planning, and database maintenance. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, and have at least 2 years of experience working in an office setting.
Development Coordinator Job Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all development and fundraising inquiries, providing prompt and professional customer service.
- Maintain upto-date knowledge of organization’s programs, events, and opportunities to support donor engagement.
- Proactively cultivate and steward relationships with current and potential donors through personal visits, phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
- Work with Development team to develop targeted solicitation strategies for individual prospects based on their interests and giving history.
- Coordinate logistics for special events including but not limited to donor cultivation events, galas, volunteer days, etc.
- Manage production of print collateral such as invitations, programs, save the dates, thank you cards etc. from start to finish in coordination with outside vendors as needed.
Objectives
- To coordinate and oversee all aspects of the organization's development activities, including fundraising, grant writing, and donor stewardship.
- To manage and cultivate relationships with key donors and prospects.
- To develop and implement strategies for meeting annual fundraising goals.
- To write compelling proposals to secure funding from foundations and other grantmaking organizations.
- To steward donors through effective communication and recognition programs.
Development Coordinator Job Skills & Qualifications Needed
- The skills and qualifications needed for the role of Development Coordinator include excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as experience working in a development or fundraising department. Additionally, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.