What are the responsibilities and job description for the Development Coordinator position at RedBalloon?
Company: Restoration of America
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Job Summary
Position Overview: The Development Coordinator supports the organization's fundraising efforts by managing relationships with lower-level donors, coordinating outreach, and assisting with donor communications and data tracking. This position ensures consistent donor engagement through timely follow-ups, acknowledgments, and accurate record-keeping to build the foundation for long-term donor loyalty and growth.
Responsibilities
RedBalloon posts jobs on behalf of client companies
Job Summary
Position Overview: The Development Coordinator supports the organization's fundraising efforts by managing relationships with lower-level donors, coordinating outreach, and assisting with donor communications and data tracking. This position ensures consistent donor engagement through timely follow-ups, acknowledgments, and accurate record-keeping to build the foundation for long-term donor loyalty and growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage outreach and communication with lower-level and grassroots donors via phone, email, and digital channels.
- Assist in executing donor cultivation, retention, and upgrade campaigns.
- Conduct preliminary donor research and help maintain accurate donor profiles in the CRM.
- Support the coordination of donor appeals, renewal letters, and email fundraising campaigns.
- Process and track incoming contributions, acknowledging gifts promptly and accurately.
- Prepare donor lists, reports, and metrics for internal use and campaign planning.
- Collaborate with the development team to ensure consistent messaging and donor stewardship.
- Provide administrative support for the development department, including scheduling and meeting coordination.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support department objectives.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in communications, political science, nonprofit management, sales or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, political campaigns, donor relations, or sales preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional phone and email etiquette.
- Familiarity with fundraising databases or CRM systems (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Attention to detail and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
- Commitment to the organization's mission and understanding of the political landscape.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, campaign-style environment.
Salary : $51,000 - $83,000