D205 - Advancement Development Coordinator

About River Edge Behavioral Health
 

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. 

Development Coordinator

Company Overview:

At River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA, employees are expected to develop meaningful relationships with patients, establishing trust and making a difference in the lives of clients and their families. We believe in supporting our team as well as our clients with our comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work culture, including health, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation, retirement plans, and more.

Position Overview:

The Development Coordinator supports River Edge Behavioral Health and the River Edge Foundation by advancing fundraising, donor engagement, and marketing initiatives. This role provides comprehensive administrative support, maintains accurate donor and gift records, assists with stewardship activities, and contributes to the planning of fundraising campaigns and special events. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional with strong project management skills and a commitment to improving lives through community behavioral health and developmental disability services

Location/Schedule:

175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA – Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative and Database Support

• Provide administrative support to the Director of Development, including scheduling, preparing meeting materials, and tracking deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect records in the development database.
• Generate reports, mailing lists, and basic analytics for campaigns, appeals, and board/leadership use.

Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Draft and process acknowledgment letters, donor receipts, and stewardship communications in a timely manner.
• Assist with basic donor and prospect research to support cultivation strategies.
• Help prepare donor presentations, briefings, and simple impact reports.

Fundraising Campaigns

• Support execution of annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, email, and online giving initiatives.
• Coordinate production timelines and materials with internal staff and external vendors as needed.
• Track and monitor response rates, gifts, and engagement metrics to inform strategy.

Event Coordination

• Assist with planning and implementation of fundraising and stewardship events (e.g., galas, luncheons, open houses, third-party events).
• Coordinate event logistics, including invitations, RSVPs, venue and vendor communication, and event-day support.
• Support post-event follow-up, including thank-you communications, data entry, and evaluation summaries.

Marketing and Communications Support

• Draft content for social media, email campaigns, newsletters, and website updates related to fundraising and donor impact.
• Assist with creation and proofreading of development materials such as appeals, sponsorship packets, brochures, and event collateral.
• Help ensure consistent branding and messaging across development-related communications.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business, Nonprofit Management, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One to two years of experience in development, fundraising, marketing, sales, or administrative support; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Prior internships, volunteer leadership roles, or campus organization experience (e.g., student government, Greek life philanthropy, or club treasurer) is highly valued.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred.
• Comfort with social media and basic digital content creation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Professionalism, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working Conditions

• Standard office environment with routine use of computer and telephone.
• Occasional evening or weekend work required for events or special campaigns.
• May require occasional local travel for meetings, events, or donor visits.

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible spending accounts
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 11 Paid holidays

• Voluntary Life Insurance

If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.