Development Coordinator
About The Position
Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we have evolved to be one of the world’s leading children’s charities, serving children in every community in the U.S. and its territories. With the help of generous donors and more than 500 regional volunteers, Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana grants 600 local children’s wishes annually. Position Summary Make-A-Wish is seeking an energetic and highly organized Development Coordinator, supporting Individual Giving & Special Events, to strengthen donor engagement, stewardship, and fundraising events across the chapter. This position plays an integral role in cultivating relationships with individual donors, coordinating stewardship activities, supporting fundraising campaigns, and assisting with planning and execution of special events. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for creating meaningful donor experiences.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a nonprofit or marketing/communications role.
- Commitment to the mission of Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana.
- Provide excellent customer service and representation of Make-A-Wish to external supporters.
- Able to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
- Detail-oriented and well organized.
- Strong written communication skills with a keen understanding of how to write to and connect with different audiences.
- Results-driven with proven success leading and managing projects.
- Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office and Canva; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred.
- Comply with National Performance Standards along with chapter guidelines and procedures.
- Adhere to all Make-A-Wish® America performance standards and Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana policies and procedures.
Nice To Haves
- experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist with cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities for individual donors and prospects.
- Manage a portfolio of annual donors giving up to $5,000 through personalized outreach, stewardship calls, emails, and engagement opportunities.
- Conduct research on individual donor prospects and emerging community supporters.
- Prepare donor profiles and briefing materials for development staff and leadership.
- Coordinate donor meetings, tours, wish experiences, and stewardship opportunities.
- Collaborate with development and marketing staff to create stewardship collateral, impact updates, recognition materials, and donor communications.
- Coordinate thank-you letters, acknowledgment processes, donor anniversaries, and milestone recognition.
- Work closely with Marketing and Communications to gather wish family stories, testimonials, and photos that demonstrate mission impact.
- Assist with donor-facing presentations, event materials, appeal messaging, and stewardship communications.
- Support the development and execution of donor engagement events and cultivation activities.
- Assist in planning and execution of chapter fundraising events, including Wish Ball, Wish Classic, Sporting Clays, Trees of Joy, and other fundraising initiatives.
- Coordinate event logistics, timelines, registration, sponsorship fulfillment, guest communications, and on-site event management.
- Track event revenue, sponsorship commitments, attendance, and post-event stewardship.
- Maintain accurate donor records, event participation history, stewardship actions, and interaction notes in Salesforce.
- Generate reports and donor lists to support relationship management efforts.
- Provide administrative support related to individual giving and events, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, documenting donor interactions, and coordinating follow-up activities.
- Maintain a high level of customer service for donors, volunteers, committee members, and event participants.
- Support chapter-wide fundraising efforts and perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Philanthropy and Director of Philanthropic Events.
Benefits
- 100% employer paid for healthcare
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- basic life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- Medical coverage for employee’s family members is available through company policy.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, with an employer match
- generous paid time off
- 14-16 paid holidays in a calendar year, including a week near the end of December.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
