Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Reports to Director of Development

This role will be devoted to ensuring the successful execution of the organization’s various fundraising initiatives by providing administrative support for the Development Office. This individual will work closely with the Director of Development to execute mailings, produce marketing materials, track donor information in the donor database, coordinate details for fundraising events, assist with organization social media, and other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

CORE FUNCTIONS:

• Be the engine behind our fundraising efforts — keeping donors, events, and campaigns running smoothly.
• Manage our donor database with precision, ensuring gifts are acknowledged quickly and relationships stay strong.
• Support organization by preparing reports and analyzing youth outcomes that showcase our impact.
• Create and coordinate engaging newsletters, mailings, and digital campaigns that tell our story.

KEY ROLES

Resource Development

• Accurately log gifts and enter donor information in the donor system. Manage database and ensure accurate data. Become proficient in all aspects of donor program and be able to generate customized reports for the Development Director and Board of Directors as needed.
• Generate thank you letters, gift acknowledgements, and pledge reminders. Ensure timely recognition of all gifts within 24-48 hours of receipt.
• Execute mail merges to produce annual campaign letters/materials, donor mailings, and other communications.
• Assist Development Director with the production of marketing material, event invitations, and other publications. This can include gathering stories and pictures, obtaining media release forms, assisting with design in Canva and other tools, etc.
• Execute mailing procedures for the organization’s mailings (Events, annual campaign, holiday cards, etc.).
• Assist the Director of Development with the creation of mass marketing email blasts in Constant Contact, as requested.
• Assist with all tasks as needed to execute our fundraising events. This includes, but is not limited to: maintaining spreadsheets to track progress on securing sponsors, producing donation request letters, designing event invitations and graphics, tracking RSVPs, producing thank you letters, event set-up and tear down, working duties as assigned at events (includes evening and weekend hours), and other responsibilities as needed to support the Board and Development Director in executing a successful event.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail. Typos in donor thank you letters or mistakes in reporting can cost the organization much-needed funds. This role requires the utmost ability to produce accurate, thorough, mistake-free work even through repetitive processes.
• Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills required.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving skills and internet research skills. The successful candidate must be resourceful and able to generate solutions to challenges independently.
• Strong general computer skills. Must be able to quickly learn and master databases and new software programs.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of similar professional experience preferred.
• Background or experience in fundraising/development/events/marketing preferred.
• Ability to interact professionally with Club staff, Board members, Donors, volunteers, and other parties.

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Fundraising/Development: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brunswick, GA 31520 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000