Development Coordinator

About the Dream Project 

Founded in 2010, the Dream Project’s mission is to empower students from Virginia’s immigrant community to succeed in college or vocational training through scholarships, mentoring, family engagement, and holistic support throughout their education.

Position

The Development Coordinator  plays a crucial role in supporting the development efforts of the organization by supporting structures and processes that facilitate organization-wide fundraising efforts through information-sharing, data management and upkeep, and event planning. The position is hybrid and you will be expected to work from the Arlington office multiple days a week and in person at events throughout the D.C. Metropolitan area. 

This position requires your presence in the Northern Virginia/D.C. metropolitan region.

Application Instructions 

Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter to hr@dream-project.org. Applications will be received on a rolling basis with priority given to applications submitted by October 6, 2025. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct donor research using prospect lists developed by staff and advisory boards.
• Build and maintain prospect lists of potential donors.
• Assist with the development and upkeep of fundraising reports and online fundraising campaigns (e.g., peer-to-peer fundraising).
• Collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with donor relations best practices, including acknowledgments, recognition, and donor tracking system maintenance.
• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of donor events.
• Assist with donor outreach and communications as needed.
• Conduct grant research, prepare grant proposals, and support reporting requirements for funding sources.
• Track grant deadlines and deliverables to ensure timely submission of applications and reports.
• Coordinate logistical and programmatic efforts for the Named Scholarship program.

Prefered Knowledge and Skills  

• Bachelor's degree & 1-2 years of experience in development, fundraising, administration,  or similar role in nonprofits.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to maintain accuracy and integrity of information and programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Bonus Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite (especially Excel), virtual collaboration platforms (e.g. Google Meet, Zoom) and database systems (e.g. Salesforce, Click & Pledge) with a willingness to learn and utilize new and emerging technologies
• Flexibility in adapting to and implementing new business and operational procedures
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred) 
• Experience in event planning and database management