Development & Event Coordinator (Part-Time)
About The Position
Los Angeles Waterkeeper (LAW), a dynamic environmental nonprofit organization that fights for the health of the region's waters and communities, is seeking a highly organized development professional to join our team as Development & Events Coordinator. This part-time position provides immediate capacity in development operations and event coordination, supporting the Managing Director directly during an active period of organizational transition. The Development & Events Coordinator will handle the operational backbone of LAW's fundraising and events program — donor database management, gift processing, donor acknowledgments, and event logistics support — freeing the Managing Director to focus on donor cultivation and other major fundraising priorities. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role well suited to a development professional who is highly organized, self-directed, and can contribute meaningfully from day one.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or event coordination experience
- Hands-on experience with donor database systems; Bloomerang or similar CRM strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate fundraising or community events from planning through execution
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
- Comfortable working independently in a small team environment
- Clear, professional written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft suite and project management tools; Asana a plus
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and LAW's environmental mission
- Travel within LA County and access to reliable automobile required.
- Able to work on a computer for extended periods; able to read a computer screen and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard.
- Able to speak clearly on the phone and in person and be understood by others.
Nice To Haves
- Environmental or advocacy nonprofit background a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Maintain and update LAW's donor database (Bloomerang), including gift entry, pledge tracking, and data hygiene.
- Process donations and generate timely, accurate donor acknowledgment letters.
- Support execution of LAW's donor stewardship activities and communications.
- Assist with prospect research and development of donor and email lists.
- Prepare development reports and summaries for the Managing Director.
- Support administration of fundraising appeals and day-to-day development communications.
- Support project management and logistics for LAW's key fundraising and programmatic events, working alongside LAW's longtime Event Planner (contractor).
- Manage invitations and RSVP tracking for events.
- Maintain event timelines, task lists and budgets in coordination with the Managing Director and Event Planner.
- Conduct post-event follow-up including attendee capture, thank-you communications, and database updates.
- Provide administrative support to the Managing Director on development-related tasks.
- Assist with formatting and production of donor collateral including proposals, impact reports, and appeal materials.
- Participate in relevant staff meetings and team activities.
Benefits
- COVID-19 vaccination is strongly requested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
