Development Coordinator (Hybrid)
About The Position
The Development Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support for the Air & Space Forces Association’s fundraising program. This position is responsible for processing donations, preparing donor acknowledgements, maintaining accurate donor records, and conducting prospect research to support annual fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering outstanding donor stewardship while supporting the organization's mission. This position is an excellent introduction to nonprofit fundraising, and a successful candidate will be provided with learning and growth opportunities as core competencies are met. This position will report to the VP, Philanthropy and works closely with the entire development team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, nonprofit management or related field OR 1-2 Years of related experience
- Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication with a customer service mindset
- Critical thinking with the ability to synthesize information
- Commitment to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- A proactive and problem-solving mindset
- Ability to work on independent projects and as a member of a team
- Commitment to the mission of AFA
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Salesforce or other CRM administration experience
Responsibilities
- Process donations accurately and in a timely manner
- Enter and maintain donor and gift information in Salesforce (AFA’s CRM)
- Ensure data integrity by updating donor records, contact information, and giving history
- Generate reports related to fundraising activities and donor giving
- Reconcile gift records with finance staff as needed
- Recommend development process modifications to improve gift entry and reporting processes as needed
- Write and facilitate timely gift acknowledgment letters, new donor welcome packets, and tax receipts
- Personalize correspondence to ensure a positive donor experience
- Serve as an initial point of contact for members, donors, and stakeholders
- Assist with donor recognition and stewardship activities
- Conduct prospect research on individuals, foundations, and corporations using publicly available resources and paid research tools
- Prepare prospect profiles and briefing materials for development staff and organizational leadership
- Assist in identifying new donor prospects and qualify existing donors for cultivation and solicitation
- Assist with data and list preparation to support annual fund campaigns and special appeals through direct mail, email, social media, and web
- Provide department administrative support and perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Generous employee benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
