Development Coordinator

Phoenix Charter Academy • Chelsea, MA

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About The Position

The Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting Phoenix Charter Academys fundraising, donor engagement, and external communications efforts. Reporting to the Managing Director of External Affairs, this position supports day-to-day development operations, fundraising campaigns, and mission-aligned storytelling and communication that both reflect the young people and communities we serve and are grounded in our organizational values. This is an especially strong opportunity for an early-career professional seeking to build skills in nonprofit fundraising, communications, and relationship management within a highly collaborative, dynamic, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit management, communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• 13 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, external affairs, or a related role (preferred).
• Strong written and digital communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences and produce clear, high-quality content with speed and precision.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, CRM systems, Canva, or similar tools (and/or willingness to learn).
• Required regular travel to Phoenix campuses, especially during the first 6 months, and as needed thereafter.
• Commitment to Phoenixs mission and belief in the potential of all young people.
• Strong relationship-building skills across lines of cultural, racial, and socioeconomic difference.
• Commitment to an ethic of "whatever it takes" towards securing resources that directly benefit students.
• Excitement and curiosity about working collaboratively on projects with occasionally tight deadlines.
• High level of discretion, professionalism, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-channel fundraising campaigns and special events, including annual giving, sponsorships, and donor engagement initiatives.
• Own and manage the organizations donor database (CRM), including gift entry, data integrity, reporting, and ongoing maintenance.
• Manage gift processing and donor acknowledgements end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and a positive donor experience.
• Conduct donor and prospect research, track organization stewardship, and prepare briefing materials and follow-up communications.
• Manage grant tracking and reporting calendars; assist with foundation research, grant writing, and submission as needed.
• Contribute to respectful, asset-based storytelling that centers student dignity, agency, and strengths while advancing Phoenixs mission and fundraising goals.
• Support the creation of compelling fundraising-related content for donor newsletters, campaign emails, social media, and other external communications.
• Manage network social media accounts, posting high quality and value-aligned content with consistency
• Support relationship-building with donors, corporate partners, foundations, and community organizations through coordinated communications and engagement.
• Occasionally represent Phoenix at community events, meetings, and networking opportunities, as needed.
• Provide administrative and project management support to the External Affairs team, including scheduling, document preparation, and meeting notes.
• Track timelines, deliverables, and budgets for fundraising campaigns, events, and outreach activities.
• Prepare reports, briefing materials, and presentations for internal and external audiences, including leadership and Board-facing materials.
• Support data collection, impact reporting, and performance tracking related to fundraising, grants, and donor engagement efforts.

Benefits

• We want you to be the best you can so youll receive professional development, coaching, and the resources needed for you to succeed.
• An open, curious, and celebratory culture that embraces diversity as a leading asset and fosters equity and inclusion through affinity groups and continuous capacity building supported by our Racial, Justice, and Equity working group.
• Competitive market comp, medical, dental, vision, mental health, and wellness plans, a 403b, and employee perks such as longevity bonus and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees