Development Coordinator

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

10d•$70,304 - $88,751

About The Position

The Development Coordinator supports FHCSD’s development and fundraising activities by managing donor records and relationships, processing contributions, coordinating stewardship communications, supporting donor-facing content, and organizing fundraising events. The role maintains the DonorPerfect CRM database and uses donor reports and giving trends to support fundraising initiatives and donor retention. It also supports the Philanthropy & Foundation Relations Manager with donor research, meeting preparation, scheduling, correspondence, and follow-up. The coordinator helps create and distribute donor communications, including impact reports, event invitations, fundraising materials, and Adelante, the Development Department’s bi-monthly e-newsletter. The position works with program teams and other departments to develop stories and demonstrate the impact of philanthropic support, and coordinates with internal teams and external partners on events, sponsorships, and donor engagement. The role requires travel to meetings and events across San Diego County, including locations that may have limited access to public transportation. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary to attend, host, or support events. Reliable transportation and required vehicle insurance are necessary. The listed salary range is $70,304 to $88,751. A benefits package is referenced, but its details are not included in the posting.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years of experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, fundraising operations, event coordination, administrative support, or a related field is preferred.
Experience with donor relationship management (CRM) systems, preferably DonorPerfect, including data entry, gift processing, donor reporting, and database management.
Strong writing and storytelling skills, including the ability to turn program information, outcomes, and organizational achievements into engaging donor-focused communications.
Experience coordinating fundraising events, donor stewardship activities, and special projects.
Experience processing charitable contributions, preparing donor acknowledgments, and maintaining donor records.
Experience with donor databases and analyzing giving trends to support fundraising and stewardship initiatives.
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence and proofreading.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
Project management and implementation skills; ability to work independently, manage multiple projects and competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to demonstrate professional ethics, tact, respect, accountability, and follow-through, including when working under pressure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling donor and organizational information.
Ability to interpret guidelines and procedures, identify problems, and recommend appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
Professional, positive, and proactive approach when working with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including donors, volunteers, and vendors; willingness to learn and adapt.
Integrity, emotional intelligence, organizational maturity, trustworthiness, flexibility, and compassion to support FHCSD’s mission and goals.
Ability and means to travel as needed within San Diego County, including to locations that may have limited public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance for the vehicle used is required.
Driver’s license held for a minimum of 3 years; no more than 2 violations and/or accidents within 3 years; no vehicle-related suspensions or reinstatements; and no DUI, reckless driving, or felony driving within 7 years.
Applicants will be tested on Microsoft Suite proficiency, CRM knowledge, design-platform knowledge, composition, grammar, punctuation, spelling, and typing speed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university preferred.
Experience with project management software, preferably Asana.
Experience with Constant Contact and Canva, or similar communication and design platforms.

Responsibilities

Maintain and manage the donor relationship management database, including donor records, gift histories, contact information, communications, and stewardship activities.
Process organizational donations, sponsorship payments, and pledges; prepare and distribute acknowledgment letters and coordinate financial reporting.
Generate and analyze donor reports, giving histories, fundraising data, and donor trends to support development initiatives.
Maintain accurate, consistent, confidential donor records and data integrity in DonorPerfect.
Coordinate donor stewardship, including thank-you calls, cards, emails, letters, year-end giving statements, and donor recognition.
Support development and distribution of donor-facing communications, including impact reports, the Adelante newsletter, event invitations, and fundraising materials.
Support the development and production of the bi-monthly Adelante e-newsletter by coordinating content, gathering impact stories, drafting donor-focused communications, and collaborating with internal departments.
Work with program teams and other departments to identify stories, patient experiences, and program outcomes that demonstrate organizational impact and support donor engagement.
Help maintain and strengthen relationships with donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and community partners.
Track donor engagement, sponsorship commitments, stewardship activities, and follow-up communications.
Coordinate planning and logistics for fundraising events, including Spirit of the Barrio luncheons, ribbon-cutting ceremonies, and other departmental initiatives.
Coordinate event vendors, registration, invitations, guest lists, materials, timelines, and on-site support.
Coordinate with internal departments and external partners to implement events and donor engagement activities.
Support sponsorship fulfillment by tracking sponsor benefits, recognition commitments, and post-event communications.
Use project management platforms to organize workflows, track progress, and support communication and accountability.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, Finance, Grants Management, and Patient Engagement.
Maintain organized departmental files, donor correspondence, sponsorship agreements, event records, and related documentation.
Support the Philanthropy & Foundation Relations Manager with donor research, meeting preparation, scheduling, correspondence, and follow-up.
Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes, database functionality, project workflows, and operational efficiency.
Travel to meetings and events as necessary and work occasional nights and weekends to attend, host, or support events.
Perform other duties as assigned.