North Texas Development Coordinator

Unbound Now • Fort Worth, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Texas Development Coordinator supports regional fundraising through administrative coordination and community engagement. Reporting to the North Texas Director of Development, this full-time, in-person role supports portfolio management, prospect research, donor stewardship, communications, and fundraising events. The position helps expand meaningful engagement with donors, volunteers, and community partners, advance Unbound Now’s transformational giving model, and ensure donors feel valued and connected to the organization’s mission. With experience and readiness, the coordinator may also manage a defined portfolio of mid-level and emerging major donors, keeping the Director of Development informed and aligned.

The role is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Occasional evening and weekend work is required for donor events and campaigns. Work takes place primarily in a standard office and throughout the community for meetings and events, with local travel for donor and partner meetings, training, and team development. Approved travel is eligible for mileage reimbursement under organizational policy.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, a mature Christian faith and commitment to Unbound Now’s mission and values, and strong organizational, communication, project coordination, and interpersonal skills. The employee must protect donor privacy and survivor confidentiality, comply with organizational policies and required training, and be able to use a personal vehicle for regional work travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Philanthropy or Nonprofit Management, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, or Human Services.
• Mature Christian faith, evidenced by participation in a local Christian church, and thorough commitment to Unbound Now’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Active participation in staff devotions and consistent prayer support for the ministry, donors, and volunteers.
• Pass employment eligibility verification (Form I-9), provide three references (supervisor, professional, and personal), and pass required criminal background checks, including applicable state background and registry checks.
• Abide by organizational policies and procedures, including abuse prevention, internal controls, expense documentation, timesheet submission, travel reimbursement, and annual training requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, multidisciplinary project skills, and strong written and verbal communication abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Calendar management skills and skill in media outreach or podcast booking.
• Strong self-direction, integrity, trustworthiness, emotional maturity, initiative, and commitment to donor privacy, data security, and survivor confidentiality.
• Understanding of human trafficking and Unbound Now’s core programs, with the ability to maintain a hope-filled posture and act as a collaborative brand steward across regional offices.
• Competence in Google Suite, Canva, social media platforms, and basic video-editing tools, and willingness to learn other organizational platforms.
• Ability to manage departmental resources, software subscriptions, and vendor contracts responsibly within allocated budgets.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle for work travel; valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Excellent interpersonal, networking, and public presentation skills, including the ability to build trust, exercise discretion, and collaborate with teams and community leaders.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, personal responsibility, and professional problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle donations, interact with community leaders, and use design tools such as Canva for event logistics and communications.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods, keyboard frequently, maintain close visual attention and sustained mental concentration, and participate frequently in video calls.
• Ability to stand for extended periods at functions, move freely around venues, and lift up to 30 pounds for event setup and teardown.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of experience in donor stewardship, fundraising operations, donor database (CRM) management, or high-level administrative support in a philanthropic or faith-based environment.
• Direct experience assisting with major-donor cultivation, annual campaigns, or donor event execution.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update donor stages, activities, notes, and next steps in the CRM for the Director of Development’s portfolio.
• Monitor the Director of Development’s calendar, deadlines, and moves-management plan, flagging upcoming touchpoints, cultivation milestones, and overdue follow-up.
• Prepare donor meeting briefings with giving history, wealth-screening information, prior communications, relationship context, and tailored talking points.
• Use wealth-screening tools to identify promising mid-level donors for potential major-gift cultivation.
• Identify, research, and preliminarily qualify new prospects; research and cultivate prospective corporate sponsors, business partners, and community supporters.
• Draft donor case-for-support letters, gift proposals, impact reports, pledge reminders, and other collateral under the Director of Development’s direction.
• Coordinate personalized donor acknowledgments and stewardship, including impact updates, handwritten notes, and thank-you calls.
• Steward North Texas monthly and mid-level donors to deepen engagement, strengthen retention, and encourage increased giving.
• Greet and engage donors visiting the office or delivering donations, and host donors at the Underground and at special engagement opportunities.
• Represent Unbound Now at networking events, tabling opportunities, community gatherings, and professional association meetings.
• Plan and execute the North Texas Giving Day campaign with the Director of Development, including goal setting, match strategy, communications, follow-up, and reporting.
• Manage event timelines, planning documents, task assignments, and cross-departmental communication.
• Assist with coordination of the Empower Freedom luncheon, including printed materials, registration, RSVP tracking, and post-event donor follow-up.
• Assist in planning and executing donor breakfasts, cultivation events, site visits, the North Texas luncheon, and other donor events; support sponsorship, table, ticket sales, and promotion.
• Assist with event budget tracking, vendor quotes, and in-kind contributions.
• Record donor interactions, event attendance, commitments, and follow-up accurately and promptly in Virtuous.
• Coordinate schedules, meeting materials, donor files, reports, correspondence, data entry, and other administrative needs for the Director of Development.
• Collaborate with communications, finance, program, and regional teams to gather accurate information about program outcomes and use of funds for donor reporting.
• Support cross-functional initiatives, including major-donor proposals and executive-team projects, as assigned.
• As assigned and with ongoing coaching, manage a secondary portfolio of mid-level and emerging major donors giving approximately $1,000–$5,000, including cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and appropriate handoff of larger opportunities.
• Represent Unbound Now at functions, including public speaking and standing for extended periods during events.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance premiums for the employee and their family.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% salary match, eligible after 90 days, with one-year vesting.
• Dental and vision plans available at the employee’s expense.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved travel under Unbound Now policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level