Fundraising Coordinator

Project Access provides programs and services to over 27,000 children, families, and seniors living in affordable housing communities across the country. We strive to empower residents of affordable housing communities through our onsite services, aiming to create pathways for self-reliance and personal growth.

Join the Project Access team and create impact in the lives of our residents. Hear from them and how their lives have changed: www.project-access.org/success-stories/

The opportunity

The Fundraising Coordinator plays a key support role in advancing Project Access’s Fund Development department and assists with a broad range of development activities including donor database maintenance, gift processing and acknowledgment, mass mailing coordination, special event support, and volunteer and donor stewardship. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about building relationships that sustain community impact.

What You'll Do

Donor Database & Gift Processing

• Maintain accurate donor records, process gifts, and ensure proper fund coding and allocation in Bloomerang
• Generate acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and stewardship communications per organizational policy
• Produce regular reports on donor activity, giving histories, and fundraising progress; conduct routine audits to ensure data integrity
  
  

Fund Development Support

• Support the Fund Development team in meeting annual fundraising goals through coordination of appeals, mass mailings, and donor-facing communications
• Research and identify prospective donors, volunteers, and community partners to grow the organization's funding base
• Assist in preparing materials for grant applications, foundation reports, and corporate sponsorship proposals; enter grant awards and track deadlines in Bloomerang
  
  

Event Coordination

• Support fundraising event logistics including payment processing, invoice coordination with Accounting, and timely data entry of all gifts and donations
• Recruit, schedule, and manage event volunteers; assist in organizing donor appreciation and cultivation events from planning through post-event follow-up
• Conduct prospecting research for event sponsorships and in-kind contributions; coordinate pick-up and processing of donated items; maintain organized records of prospects and outreach
  
  

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Serve as a warm and professional point of contact for donor inquiries, ensuring consistent and meaningful stewardship interactions
• Support board member engagement, volunteer coordination, and relationship-building with donors, volunteers, government representatives, and foundation contacts
• Manage post-event follow-up including thank you communications, cultivation outreach, and distribution of impact reports
  
  

Administrative & Operational Support

• Track fundraising deadlines, event calendars, and departmental tasks; prepare monthly CEO and donor prospecting reports to inform leadership strategy
• Research and submit in-kind donation requests through online portals, written applications, and formal letters
• Support development of fundraising marketing materials including campaign collateral, impact reports, and donor engagement content
• Provide general administrative support to development staff; participate in staff meetings, trainings, and organizational events; perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Required

What you'll bring

• Associate’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in a nonprofit development, fundraising, or administrative support role
• Proficiency with donor management databases/CRM systems (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, GiveSmart, or similar)
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft professional donor correspondence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Smartsheet and Canva (or similar design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite)
• Ability to handle confidential donor and financial information with discretion
• Strong interpersonal skills and a donor-centered, relationship-building approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  
  

Preferred

• Experience in affordable housing, social services, or community development nonprofit sectors
• Familiarity with special event coordination and volunteer management
• Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Constant Contact, Bloomerang) and social media for donor engagement
• Knowledge of gift processing, IRS substantiation requirements, and fundraising compliance basics
  
  

Credentials/Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record, and current automobile insurance
• Successful completion of background check
  
  

The Details

• This is a part-time (20 hrs/wk), non-exempt position
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9am-1pm (PT), occasional evenings and weekends for events
• Location: Remote, based in one of the following locations:
• Phoenix or Tucson, AZ
• Orange County, CA
• Denver, CO
• Orlando or Jacksonville, FL
• Atlanta, GA
• Raleigh or Charlotte, NC
  
  

• Wage: $24.50-$27.50/hr. Placement within the wage range is determined by a combination of factors including geographic location, experience, and qualifications.
• Benefits offered:
• Term life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% company match
• Pro-rated paid time off 14 paid holidays
  

Project Access, Inc. is an at-will and equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace. We value diversity in all its forms and actively seek to build a team that reflects the richness of our community. Our hiring practices are designed to identify and welcome talented individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, cultural background, religious beliefs or practices, gender identity or expression, relationship status, age, neurotype, physical or sensory abilities, sexual orientation, military service history, or any other aspect of their identity protected by law. We believe that a diverse team leads to better ideas, more innovative solutions, and a stronger community impact. Our goal is to foster an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills.

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