What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator position at Easterseals PORT Health?
Job Details
Description
Easterseals PORT Health is looking for a high-energy, organized, and community-driven Development Coordinator to support our fundraising events, volunteer engagement initiatives, and community partnerships. If you love bringing people together, coordinating meaningful experiences, and turning ideas into well-executed events, this role is your perfect match.
You’ll work closely with our Associate Director of Special Events & Community Engagement and the Development team to support signature events, program-driven fundraising activities, corporate volunteer initiatives, and stewardship efforts. Your work directly fuels our mission to strengthen individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and Virginia.
**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**
Your Role in Our Mission
As the Development Coordinator, you will play a hands-on role in supporting fundraising events, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships for Easterseals PORT Health. You’ll help coordinate annual and pop-up fundraising events, third-party fundraisers, corporate volunteer initiatives, and stewardship activities while supporting overall Development department operations.
You’ll collaborate with program leaders, community partners, universities, volunteers, and the Development team to create meaningful engagement opportunities that connect people to our mission and expand our impact.
How You’ll Benefit
As part of our mission-driven organization, you’ll be supported by leaders who value collaboration, creativity, and professional growth. This is a Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. position, with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends required to support events, volunteer activities, and community engagement initiatives.
We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Description
Easterseals PORT Health is looking for a high-energy, organized, and community-driven Development Coordinator to support our fundraising events, volunteer engagement initiatives, and community partnerships. If you love bringing people together, coordinating meaningful experiences, and turning ideas into well-executed events, this role is your perfect match.
You’ll work closely with our Associate Director of Special Events & Community Engagement and the Development team to support signature events, program-driven fundraising activities, corporate volunteer initiatives, and stewardship efforts. Your work directly fuels our mission to strengthen individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and Virginia.
**Voted Raleigh’s Best Nonprofit Organization and Raleigh’s Best Mental Health Services two years in a row!**
Your Role in Our Mission
As the Development Coordinator, you will play a hands-on role in supporting fundraising events, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships for Easterseals PORT Health. You’ll help coordinate annual and pop-up fundraising events, third-party fundraisers, corporate volunteer initiatives, and stewardship activities while supporting overall Development department operations.
You’ll collaborate with program leaders, community partners, universities, volunteers, and the Development team to create meaningful engagement opportunities that connect people to our mission and expand our impact.
How You’ll Benefit
As part of our mission-driven organization, you’ll be supported by leaders who value collaboration, creativity, and professional growth. This is a Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. position, with occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends required to support events, volunteer activities, and community engagement initiatives.
We also offer a full benefits package for benefits-eligible positions.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay: $22.12 – $25.00 per hour (equivalent to $46,000–$52,000 annually), based on experience.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- Life and Disability Insurance (company paid).
- 403(b) Retirement Plan.
- Employee Assistance Program and legal services support.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer.
- Coordinate logistics for annual, pop-up, and third-party fundraising events
- Support program-driven fundraising activities, including mailings, online platforms, and social media assets
- Serve as a point person for assigned fundraising campaigns and engagement initiatives
- Assist with planning and logistics for stewardship activities and donor engagement efforts
- Communicate with universities across NC & VA to support volunteer and engagement opportunities
- Liaise with program leaders to organize volunteer opportunities, service projects, and donation drives
- Track volunteer participation and engagement for reporting purposes
- Represent Easterseals PORT Health at community events, outreach activities, and volunteer initiatives
- Cross-train on the Bloomerang CRM and provide backup support for data entry and acknowledgment letters
- Support overall Development department operations as needed
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in development support, event coordination, volunteer management, or nonprofit operations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with CRM systems (Bloomerang preferred), Microsoft Office, and social media platforms
- High attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Creative, flexible, and comfortable supporting a variety of fundraising and engagement activities
- Willingness to travel locally and support occasional evening or weekend events
Join a team where work isn’t just something you do — it’s a purpose. Bring your expertise to a mission that matters. Apply now at www.eastersealsPORT.com or send your resume to recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com
About Easterseals PORT Health
Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults and families in 11,000 home, facility and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia.
Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Diverse Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing (IDEAL) organization.
Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!
Salary : $46,000 - $52,000