Fundraising Project Coordinator

DRISCOLL HEALTH PLAN•Corpus Christi, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Driscoll Children’s Hospital is seeking an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Fundraising Project Coordinator to lead donor-funded projects from beginning to completion. The coordinator ensures donor wishes are honored, funds are used appropriately, project requirements are met, and initiatives continue moving forward. Projects may include building playgrounds and monuments and strengthening programs and resources for children and families throughout South Texas. The position works closely with the Development Services team, Development leadership, and departments throughout the Driscoll Health System. It coordinates project timelines, budgets, requirements, gift funds, purchases, records, and reporting, while building relationships across the organization and with external partners. The role is based in Corpus Christi or Edinburg, Texas, is 100% onsite, and includes occasional travel to Driscoll facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and five years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong project coordination, organizational, and follow-through skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
Experience working with financial information, budgets, reports, and account reconciliations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to review gift agreements, interpret requirements, identify next steps, and solve problems.
High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Raiser’s Edge.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate donor-funded projects, including timelines, budgets, scope, action items, and progress tracking.
Partner with the Development Services team, Development leadership, and departments throughout the Health System.
Ensure donor wishes are carried out and funds are used in accordance with gift agreements, grant requirements, and hospital policies.
Track donations, grants, restricted funds, project expenses, and related expenditures.
Help departments identify available gift funds and determine appropriate steps for using them.
Coordinate purchases, vouchers, approvals, fund releases, and other project-related needs.
Follow up with departments and project partners to ensure tasks are completed and projects remain on schedule.
Reconcile gift accounts and research, resolve, or report discrepancies.
Maintain accurate and current gift records in Raiser’s Edge and the hospital’s accounting system.
Prepare reports on the status, availability, and use of donations and restricted funds.
Communicate with departments when major gifts, grants, or endowments are received to support their areas.
Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of a systemwide gift-monitoring process.
Build strong working relationships with department leaders, vendors, and other internal and external partners.
Provide additional project and administrative support to the Development team as needed.