Title: Development Coordinator – Charlotte, NC
Department: Fundraising and Development
Key Areas: Fundraising, Development, Database Management, Project Management
Direct Report: Head of Community Engagement & Development
Term of Employment: Full-time
Employee Category: Exempt
About DKMS:
Get inspired by doing something that really matters and join our team of dedicated, caring people at DKMS. Every
day, we help save lives by adding more potential donors to the blood stem cell/ bone marrow registry and connect
patients in need of a transplant with matching donors who can offer a second chance at life. Globally, we've
registered more than 12 million potential donors, and nearly 105,000 of these have gone on to donate to patients.
You’ll be part of a growing international nonprofit where creativity, initiative, compassion, collaboration, and
strategic thinking are rewarded as we work together to expand and fund our mission to delete blood cancer.
Position Summary: The Development Coordinator will be responsible for fundraising activities throughout the US
via foundations, grants, corporate partnerships, peer to peer and online campaigns. Additional responsibilities will
include donor and prospect research, the preparation of proposals, asks and reports, as well as stewardship to
enhance donor engagement & recognition. Based out of the DKMS CLT regional office, this position operates on a
flexible hybrid work schedule.
This position requires proven success and experience in fundraising, sales, marketing and communications, strong
public speaking and writing skills, and the ability to collaborate with staff and manage volunteers.
Responsibilities:

• Generate $300-$400K of support for the mission each year.
• Prospect, research and cultivate partnerships and relationships with major funders, foundations, grants