Development Coordinator

Africatown Community Land Trust • Seattle, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations of the organization's fundraising and stewardship activities. Responsibilities include managing the donor database, coordinating fundraising events, developing and distributing donor communications, nurturing donor relationships, and assisting with grant writing and reporting to secure financial support from individuals, foundations, and corporations. The Development Coordinator also integrates donor communications, campaign execution, and high-touch engagement into a cohesive strategy that deepens relationships, enhances the donor experience, and drives revenue growth. This role is essential to executing fundraising strategies and ensuring that no opportunity for connection, cultivation, or storytelling is missed. The ideal candidate is an action-oriented, organized, and relational go-getter who excels at both follow-through and relationship management.

Requirements

• Passion for the Central Area Community and an understanding of why our approach to service matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling donor communications.
• Proficiency in donor database management (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge, or similar CRM tools).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with donors, staff, and volunteers.
• Familiarity with digital marketing tools and platforms, such as Mailchimp, Canva, or social media scheduling tools.
• Minimum of 2 years prior experience coordinating and/or managing annual giving initiatives such as database management, donor communication efforts, fundraising events, and annual giving programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as non-profit management, marketing or 2+ years of experience in development or fundraising, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Excellent interpersonal and writing skill with event planning and coordination, including virtual and in-person formats.
• Demonstrated ability to handle donor interest and personal information with tact and sensitivity, in a confidential manner.
• Experience in project coordination or management
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Proficiency with project management software and tools
• Experience working with diverse teams and across various organizational levels
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Understanding of the development or non-profit sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and fundraising databases
• Familiarity with fundraising techniques and donor relationship management
• Passion for non-profit work and a commitment to the organization's mission

Responsibilities

• Donor Management Maintaining accurate donor information in the CRM database Tracking donors giving history and identifying potential cultivation opportunities Sending personalized thank you letters and donor updates Managing donor stewardship activities
• Fundraising Serve as the connective tissue between events, narrative, and fundraising goals Planning and coordinating fundraising events (galas, auctions, walks/runs) Managing event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and volunteer recruitment Creating marketing materials and promoting events Supporting organizational revenue strategy and planning
• Grant Writing and Reporting Researching potential grant opportunities Developing compelling grant proposals Preparing grant reports to funders Monitoring grant compliance and submitting required reports
• Prospecting and Outreach Identifying potential new donors and building relationships with them Conducting donor research to understand their giving interests Creating targeted outreach campaigns in collaboration with communications team Support the launch and stewardship of the donor cohort
• Communication and Reporting: Collaborate with the communications team to align messaging Draft and coordinate donor communications and campaign assets across digital and in-person channels Preparing regular development reports for leadership Communicating fundraising progress to staff and stakeholders Manage donor report due dates, ensuring that parties responsible for providing details complete and submit to Development, Write and submit reports in donor portals, Record all grants in Bloomerang and save contracts, agreements and all other documentation for Teams. Support the revenue and receivables in the Annual Audit process.
• Volunteer Coordination: Managing volunteer recruitment and engagement for fundraising events Creating marketing materials to promote fundraising initiatives alongside organizational creative/marketing team Assisting with website updates related to development information requiring working knowledge of Squarespace, Wix, Wordpress Participating in community outreach activities to raise awareness about the organization's mission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level