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
- Self-directed, detail-oriented professional with hands-on nonprofit development or fundraising operations experience.
- 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.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and LAW's environmental mission.
Nice To Haves
- Asana a plus.
- Environmental or advocacy nonprofit background a plus.
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.
- Perform 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
- Hourly rate of $35–$40 commensurate with experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
