Development Coordinator, West Division
About The Position
The Development Coordinator provides a broad range of administrative and project management support to the Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement and the Development team. The role supports donor stewardship and fundraising operations, database maintenance and reporting, prospect research, volunteer leadership committees, vendor contracts, donor communications, and development initiatives and events. The position is based near an ADL office in the Southern California region, preferably in Los Angeles or Orange Counties, and requires three days in the office in ADL’s hybrid work environment. The position is Grade C, non-exempt, and non-union, with no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written presentation skills.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills, including the ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and complete projects on deadline.
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge and understanding of Salesforce and other online platforms.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- At least four years of community fundraising experience or relevant for-profit experience.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Event planning experience.
Responsibilities
- Manage donor acknowledgements, process donations, and prepare timely acknowledgement letters.
- Maintain Salesforce database entries and routinely update and correct records.
- Lead operational project management for the Development team.
- Manage stewardship mailings, including holiday cards, giving reports, and appeal letters.
- Create monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed.
- Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundations and individual donors.
- Handle administrative details for development-related volunteer leadership committees.
- Manage development vendor contracts and process invoices.
- Assist with preparing and proofreading donor-facing materials, including letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, presentations, and briefings.
- Support donor meetings and communications by preparing profiles, briefings, and communications before and after meetings as directed.
- Provide administrative support, particularly in project coordination.
- Assist the Development team with major initiatives, projects, and events, including large-scale events and smaller insider briefings.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Development or designee.
- Communicate in a manner that fosters teamwork and maintains a positive work atmosphere.
- Assist with the preparation and execution of fundraising events, including guest lists, materials, event-day strategy, and other requested tasks.
- Coordinate event registration and fundraising websites and online platforms, and oversee entry of event information into the database.
- Coordinate tribute journal preparation, design, and printing or digital production, including dignitary letters, solicitation letters, and ad solicitation.
- Track seating and tribute ad requests.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
