Part Time Development Coordinator

New Futures•Washington, DC

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

New Futures is a dynamic local nonprofit dedicated to fighting inequity by empowering individuals through shorter-term credentials like associate degrees and professional certifications. We provide scholarships, academic and career advising, professional networks, and support to help scholars launch careers in high-growth fields, leading to financial security and more equitable futures. Since 1999, we have supported over 861 scholars and awarded over $7.8 million in scholarships, with a 86% persistence or completion rate and 54% graduating debt-free. We are expanding our efforts to strengthen our scholar community, deepen alumni engagement, and enhance partnerships for systemic change. The Development Coordinator (part-time) is an administrative, cross-functional role supporting donor stewardship, internal systems, fundraising event execution, and executive coordination. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Development, this position bolsters our fundraising infrastructure by managing systems such as Salesforce, FormAssembly, and Donorbox, and by improving internal workflows. This role is crucial for operational excellence in development, ensuring timely data entry, accurate financial tracking, and consistent donor communications. It is ideal for a systems-savvy, detail-oriented professional who excels at streamlining processes, enhancing data integrity, and enabling team efficiency and impact.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in development operations, nonprofit administration, or related roles.
Ability to work at least 20 hours per week, preferably during our core hours of 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday - Friday. Schedules are negotiable.
Must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area at the time of hire and maintain residency throughout tenure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Salesforce CRM; as well as experience with fundraising, workflow, and/or project management platforms such as Donorbox, Monday.com, FormAssembly, or similar tools.
Experience supporting fundraising operations, including data entry, financial tracking, gift processing, or donor acknowledgment.
Skilled in supporting complex logistics and timelines, particularly for fundraising events and internal workflows.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a customer service orientation when interacting with stakeholders.
High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
Proven ability to exercise discretion with sensitive data and uphold high standards of integrity and confidentiality.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and New Futures’ mission to support Scholars’ success.
Self-motivated, adaptable, and solutions-oriented in both independent and collaborative work settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a nonprofit organization, particularly in development or operations.
Exposure to executive or board-level administrative support, such as calendar coordination or meeting preparation.
Awareness of finance-related processes, including reconciliation, invoice tracking, or audit readiness.

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain accurate donor data in Salesforce, including gifts, pledges, payments, and segmentation fields.
Produce timely donor and revenue reports to inform strategy, campaigns, and board engagement.
Oversee donor acknowledgment systems, ensuring timely, personalized, and accurate thank-you communications.
Track donor touchpoints and stewardship plans in collaboration with fundraising leads.
Proactively identify and implement improvements to data hygiene, recordkeeping, and system integration workflows.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Development on day-to-day revenue processing functions, including remote check deposits, reconciliation, and reporting, in alignment with internal controls.
Support the Assistant Director of Development and Director of Philanthropy and Communications to maintain up-to-date documentation and SOPs for development operations and ensure consistent application of data and revenue policies.
Ensure and support compliance, audit readiness, and transparent recordkeeping across the department.
Play an assistant role in the planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events by supporting logistical coordination, managing communications workflows, and supporting donor engagement strategies alongside leadership.
Maintain infrastructure for special events, including online fundraising platforms (e.g., Donorbox), guest management tools, and event web presence.
Use donor data to inform event planning and support a seamless guest experience through accurate segmentation, invitation tracking, and on-site logistics.
Track event data and reporting processes to ensure alignment between pre- and post-event metrics.
Collaborate on post-event analysis to assess impact and strengthen future donor engagement strategies.
Support additional development and organizational priorities as needed to advance overall effectiveness.