Development Coordinator-Individual Giving Operations

Give Kids The World Village • Kissimmee, FL

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About The Position

The Development Coordinator, Individual Giving Operations is responsible for managing the donor acknowledgment process, analyzing donor data to drive insights, and implementing stewardship strategies to build and retain donor relationships. This role ensures timely and personalized communication with donors, conducts donors prospect research, prepares donor and prospect profiles, maintains donor pipelines, assists in coordinating donor engagement events, and develops innovative ways to express appreciation and strengthen donor connections.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience coordinating auctions, events, or similar fundraising activities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including donor solicitation and stewardship.
• Proficiency in Salesforce, LexisNexis, iWaveand and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to build relationships with donors, sponsors, and vendors to drive fundraising success.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to operate a motorized vehicle, including battery-operated golf cart.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must meet acceptable attendance and punctuality requirements, which are essential functions for the position.
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of two years of relevant work experience or a combination of education and relevant work experience equal to four or more years.
• 2-3 years of fundraising, event coordination, or prospect research.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Strong knowledge of donor engagement strategies and fundraising best practices.

Responsibilities

• Donor Stewardship and Acknowledgment Manage the process, flow, and mailing of donor letters, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and personalization for all acknowledgments.
• Coordinate the production of donor recognition materials, including milestone letters, thank-you notes, and impact updates.
• Collaborate with the Director of Individual Giving & Major Gifts to implement stewardship plans that align with donor segments, retention goals, and giving levels.
• Research and develop new ideas for donor appreciation to enhance the donor experience and inspire continued support.
• Data Management and Reporting Conduct regular data analysis and reporting in Salesforce to track donor activity, engagement, and retention trends.
• Provide actionable insights to the Director of Individual Giving & Major Gifts, supporting the development of donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Maintain donor records in Salesforce with accuracy and consistency to ensure up-to-date communication and reporting.
• Generate and analyze stewardship reports to evaluate the effectiveness of donor appreciation efforts.
• Build targeted donor and prospect lists in Salesforce to support campaigns, appeals, events and stewardship communications.
• Partner with Director of Individual Giving & Major Gifts and the Marketing team to ensure lists are segmented appropriately and aligned with campaign goals.
• Prospect Research and Pipeline Support Conduct prospect research to identify and qualify new potential individual and major donors aligned with organizational priorities.
• Prepare donor and prospect profiles and briefings using internal data and external research tools to support cultivation and solicitation efforts.
• Assist in building and maintaining a donor pipeline by tracking prospect movement, engagement, activity and next steps.
• Partner with Director of Individual Giving & Major Gifts to support portfolio development, prospect assignment and strategic outreach planning.
• Administrative Support Provide administrative support to the Director of Individual Giving & Major Gifts, including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and preparing materials for donor outreach.
• Support stewardship-related projects as needed, ensuring alignment with individual giving and major gifts initiatives.
• All other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree