Development Coordinator

International Institute of St. Louis•St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The International Institute of St. Louis is seeking a detail-oriented and mission-driven Development Coordinator to support our fundraising, donor engagement, and grant efforts. This role plays a vital part in advancing our mission to support and empower immigrant and refugee communities across the St. Louis region.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
At least 2 years of nonprofit development or grant writing experience
Excellent written and verbal communication
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Proficiency with MS Office and Salesforce required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to diversity, equity, and supporting immigrant/refugee communities

Responsibilities

Manage gift acknowledgments and thank-you communications
Coordinate donor updates and impact reports
Support donor events and appreciation efforts
Maintain and utilize donor database (Salesforce) for accurate records and reports
Reconcile donations with financial records and monthly reports
Lead donor appeals and email/mail campaigns
Assist with donor engagement materials and outreach
Research prospective funding opportunities
Write and submit grant proposals and reports
Track grant deadlines, deliverables, and outcomes
Serve as point of contact for external fundraising efforts
Support planning and logistics of smaller-scale development events
Assist with promotion and coordination
Collaborate with the marketing team on donor materials
Maintain development calendar and activity tracking
Contribute to strategic fundraising and outreach initiatives
Partner with volunteers, communications, and external relations staff to foster community engagement
Assist with organizational tours and events
Represent the Institute at community outreach or marketing opportunities
Perform other duties as needed to support department and organizational goals