Development and Community Engagement Coordinator

Fellowship House, Inc.•Birmingham, AL

2h•$45,000 - $55,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Development and Community Engagement Coordinator leads fundraising, donor relations, grant development, marketing, communications, and community engagement to advance Fellowship House, Inc.’s mission and long-term sustainability. Working directly with the CEO, the Coordinator builds the organization’s development efforts and cultivates relationships with individual donors, businesses, foundations, civic organizations, and community partners. The role is the primary staff liaison to the Junior Board, supports the Board of Directors, and supervises the Data & Grant Compliance Coordinator. It requires initiative, creativity, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and recurring annual cycles. The Coordinator works in the office, with an option for partial work from home after a six-month probationary period. The full-time schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Occasional evening or weekend hours are required for scheduled events, holiday activities, community outreach, or approved program needs. The position reports to the CEO.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, nonprofit management, business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent experience is considered.
Two or more years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, marketing, communications, sales, or community engagement is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including donor, grant, and marketing writing.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills; self-motivated and outgoing, with the ability to initiate relationships independently.
Strong organization and attention to detail across multiple projects, deadlines, and recurring annual cycles.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with the CEO, staff, Board, and partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; familiarity with Canva, social media, and website management; ability to learn donor databases and grant portals.
Ability to supervise and direct staff.
Professionalism, sound judgment, integrity, and careful handling of confidential information.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
Willingness and openness to learn about substance use and mental health, including substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, stigma, and recovery pathways.
Use person-first, stigma-free language in all communications.
Working knowledge of the ASAM Criteria, Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC), NIDA's Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment, and Twelve-Step and other recovery approaches is expected to be developed in the role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with donor relations, grants, community partnerships, social media, and marketing materials.
Supervisory, volunteer coordination, or project management experience.
Prior working knowledge of substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health conditions, stigma, and recovery approaches.

Responsibilities

Work with the CEO to develop and carry out fundraising strategies supporting operations, programs, and long-term growth.
Identify, research, and cultivate individual donors, corporate sponsors, local businesses, foundations, and civic groups; pursue recurring and annual giving, sponsorships, employee giving, and in-kind support.
Plan and run fundraising campaigns, appeals, and events, including sponsorship recruitment, promotion, volunteer coordination, and follow-up.
Develop fundraising materials, sponsorship packages, donor communications, and presentations.
Record and acknowledge monetary, service, and in-kind gifts; collect donor contact details and send timely thank-you letters with appropriate tax documentation.
Maintain a donor and prospect database and outreach process, and report fundraising progress to the CEO.
Support the CEO and Board in engaging prospective donors and support capital campaign activities.
Identify grant opportunities with the CEO, maintain a prospect pipeline, and assess fit with strategic priorities and requirements.
Coordinate grant applications, including letters of inquiry, narratives, program and outcome data, budgets, letters of support, and portal submissions.
Maintain a centralized calendar of grant opportunities, deadlines, award periods, and reporting requirements, and organized grant files.
Oversee grant progress and financial report preparation in coordination with the Data & Grant Compliance Coordinator.
Manage the annual United Way allocation cycle, including the application, performance reporting, and fall Volunteer Allocation Team site visit; coordinate the internal United Way employee giving campaign.
Keep the CEO informed about funding opportunities, awards, restrictions, and reporting requirements.
Develop and carry out a communications plan to raise awareness of Fellowship House services and impact.
Manage Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and website content, maintaining brand consistency across print and digital materials.
Create flyers, brochures, newsletters, presentations, donor materials, and graphics using Canva; keep outreach and referral materials stocked.
Coordinate press releases, media relations, and public announcements with the CEO.
Gather stories and outcomes with program staff while protecting client confidentiality and obtaining appropriate consent; do not post client photos or identifying information without authorization.
Produce the Annual Report each spring, including design, data and highlights, review, printing, and distribution.
Track basic social media, website, and outreach metrics and adjust communications as needed.
Build and maintain relationships with businesses, civic and faith organizations, foundations, healthcare providers, schools, public health partners, and recovery networks.
Represent Fellowship House at networking events, coalitions, resource fairs, and community meetings; evaluate opportunities, arrange staff coverage, and maintain an outreach calendar.
Lead outreach that raises awareness of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders, reduces stigma, and promotes treatment and recovery.
Compile and submit the Quarterly Outreach Report.
Plan and execute annual events, including the Thanksgiving event and Christmas dinner, and coordinate the monthly mobile clinic visit.
Recruit and coordinate volunteers and interns, including vetting group inquiries with clinical leadership, communicating confidentiality requirements, tracking hours, and following up.
Serve as primary staff liaison to the Junior Board by coordinating meetings, communications, and activities; support goal-setting, fundraising objectives, member recruitment and engagement, and progress reporting to the CEO.
Prepare development and community engagement materials and presentations for the Board of Directors.
Coordinate or support Board administration, including meeting schedules, forms, dues invoices, monthly packets and reminders, minutes, and record-keeping, as assigned or confirmed by the CEO.
Direct the Data & Grant Compliance Coordinator, set priorities, assign work, monitor performance and timeliness, and establish timelines for accurate grant data, documentation, and reporting.
Coordinate with program and administrative staff to obtain information for applications and reports and communicate priorities to the CEO.
Align development, marketing, and engagement work with CEO priorities and strategic goals; collaborate with program leadership and administrative staff to accurately represent the organization.
Represent Fellowship House professionally in external interactions and perform other related duties assigned by the CEO.