Development Coordinator

COMMONWEALTH CATHOLIC CHARITIES•Richmond, VA

1d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Catholic Charities (CCC) seeks a Development Coordinator to increase philanthropic support for its programs and services among faith-based, corporate, and community donors. The position focuses on securing financial and in-kind donations within an assigned territory and involves regular in-person communication with existing and prospective partners. The role also supports fundraising initiatives, community events, donation drives, and partnerships, while maintaining accurate donor and engagement records and coordinating the appropriate handling and distribution of donations. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

High school education is listed in the job details.
Demonstrate sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal, decision-making, problem-solving, oral, and written skills.
Have high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, donor databases, and other departmental software applications and digital platforms.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
One year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with schools, faith-based groups, corporations, and community organizations in the service territory to market CCC programs, secure financial and limited in-kind donations, and engage volunteers.
Plan and execute agency-wide community fundraising events, including securing sponsorship and ticket revenue to meet annual fundraising event goals.
Develop and coordinate in-kind donation drives, community giving initiatives, and partnerships with local businesses and organizations.
Coordinate with program staff to assess donation needs, prioritize requests, coordinate distribution, and ensure donated resources reach appropriate programs and clients.
Promptly and accurately maintain donor, funder, community engagement, and volunteer data in agency databases.
Coordinate donor acknowledgments and follow-up communications to recognize contributions, strengthen relationships, and encourage ongoing support.
Ensure donations are handled, documented, stored, and distributed according to agency policies and procedures.
Cultivate relationships with Catholic parishes, Catholic schools, and other faith-based and community groups to expand partnerships and support.
Support fundraising initiatives as directed.
Represent the agency professionally and ethically in the community and workplace.