Development Operations Coordinator, Temporary
About The Position
The Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF) is seeking a passionate and driven individual for a temporary role as a Development Operations Coordinator. This position supports the operations of the DSF Growth and Engagement team, ensuring the integrity of donor data, and supporting accurate gift processing and revenue tracking in partnership with the Finance and Growth and Engagement teams. DSF is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to helping DPS students enroll in and graduate from postsecondary institutions. The organization values equity, innovation, leadership, learning, relationships, and integrity, and fosters a positive, inclusive work environment. This role is ideal for someone looking for a temporary position, interested in learning about the operational side of nonprofit fundraising, possessing strong attention to detail, valuing customer service, and wanting to work for a mission- and values-centric organization.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience with a donor CRM, Salesforce preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience with fundraising principles and techniques.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office, with high proficiency in Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to remain professional and positive while multi-tasking as accuracy, attention to detail, deadlines, and prioritization are maintained.
- Outstanding interpersonal and diplomatic skills with strong analytical and quantitative abilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work well under pressure and additional hours during critical times.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- 1-3 years of demonstrated development experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain donor records (contact info, activities, moves management stages)
- General database processing and data entry
- Ensure accurate donor activity tracking
- Maintain external fundraising platform profiles
- Document procedures and support cross-training
- Track and report fundraising and communication metrics
- Gift processing and donor acknowledgements (letters, notes, call lists)
- Monthly reconciliation with Finance (revenue, pledges, endowment gifts)
- Identify discrepancies and make adjustments
- Provide pledge reports and support pledge fulfillment
- Support invoicing and financial documentation
- Lead quarterly portfolio optimization meetings
- Prepare portfolio analytics and recommendations
- Facilitate group portfolio review sessions
- Support Relationship Managers with pledge follow-up
- Conduct prospect research (major gifts and grants)
- Generate standing and ad hoc reports
- Prepare portfolio analytics
- Track fundraising performance and trends
- Support data-informed decision making across Development
- Support project timelines for appeals, mailings, and campaigns
- Maintain project management tools for Growth & Engagement
- Coordinate team follow-up and task tracking
- Manage cross-team project execution and communication
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
