Senior Coordinator, Relationship Development

CHILDRENS HUNGER FUND•Frisco, TX

3d•$4,583 - $5,556•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Coordinator, Relationship Development serves as a key partner to the Senior Vice President (SVP), providing high-level coordination for relationship management, project support, executive support, and events. The role supports major donor engagement, donor acquisition, development partnerships, fundraising, and executive outreach, while also coordinating resources and communication across the Relationship Development (RD) team. It acts as a liaison between RD and Communications & Marketing to ensure Development Officers have the resources and internal support needed to identify, cultivate, acquire, and steward donors. The position supports the SVP and other executives through donor and partner coordination, executive administration, project management, and event planning. It also coordinates donor stewardship activities, supports cross-functional work, and maintains systems and records that improve operational effectiveness. The role relates closely with RD and Donor Care teams, Grants, the Administrative Team, the Executive Team, and donors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field.
Strong work experience in a nonprofit, ministry, or faith-based organization.
Exceptional organizational, planning, and project management skills.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with donors, executives, ministry leaders, and community partners.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects, departments, and stakeholders simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and accountability.
Ability to anticipate work and support needs and operate proactively in a changing, fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
Ability to handle confidential information with judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to attend occasional evening and weekend events.
Ability to travel locally and occasionally outside the greater Dallas area for donor, partnership, and fundraising activities.
Ability to lift and carry event materials weighing up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of applicable work experience in fundraising, donor relations, corporate partnership support, business development coordination, marketing, public relations, executive or Director-level administrative support, event planning, or project management.
Experience coordinating meetings, events, executive or office travel, and donor engagement activities.
Experience using CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar donor databases.

Responsibilities

Support the SVP in cultivating relationships with major donors, corporate partners, foundations, churches, and ministry partners.
Monitor partnership opportunities, donor engagements, donor acquisition activities, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate prospect research and prepare donor and partner briefing materials.
Prepare proposals, presentations, impact reports, donor communications, and partnership materials.
Coordinate communications and logistics for strategic meetings and business development initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and reporting in the organization's CRM and fundraising systems.
Support initiatives that expand the organization's donor pipeline and partnership network.
Serve as the Office of the SVP's primary contact for Development Officers seeking administrative support, resources, information, and internal coordination.
Support RD team collaboration, shared initiatives, processes, best practices, and operational effectiveness.
Provide administrative support and project coordination to Development Officers.
Coordinate the flow of information and resources between Development Officers and internal departments.
Coordinate donor-facing materials, presentations, marketing collateral, campaign resources, talking points, and partnership tools.
Coordinate meetings, training, resource-sharing, and communication initiatives for the RD team.
Support the development and implementation of systems, processes, and tools that improve RD efficiency and accountability.
Manage donor stewardship activities and ensure timely follow-up on donor interactions.
Coordinate donor visits, tours, meetings, cultivation experiences, and executive engagement opportunities.
Prepare meeting agendas, donor profiles, correspondence, briefing documents, and acknowledgment letters.
Track action items from donor meetings and ensure commitments are completed.
Assist with donor recognition and stewardship programs.
Lead planning and coordination of donor engagement events, partner meetings, fundraising gatherings, executive-hosted functions, and cultivation events.
Manage event timelines, budgets, registrations, vendors, logistics, communications, and event resources.
Coordinate on-site event execution and volunteer support as needed.
Collaborate with Communications & Marketing and other departments to align events with RD objectives.
Prepare post-event reports and follow-up strategies to support donor engagement and fundraising opportunities.
Manage the Executive's master calendar, expense reports, correspondence, travel plans, itineraries, meeting agendas, and travel-related documents.
Plan and coordinate the Executive's schedule and support access to the Executive's time and office.
Communicate on behalf of the Executive with donors, staff, and others regarding executive administration.
Research, prioritize, and follow up on issues addressed to the Executive, determining appropriate action or referral under the Executive's direction.
Support communication between the Executive's office and internal departments, and help maintain credibility and trust across the Executive Team.
Coordinate the Executive's weekly schedule, meetings, retreats, agendas, and related support; attend meetings or retreats when applicable.
Keep the Executive informed of commitments and responsibilities, monitor emerging issues, and follow up appropriately.
Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders and maintain confidentiality.
Develop and maintain systems that improve efficiency, communication, and accountability.
Track departmental goals, projects, resource requests, and key initiatives.
Coordinate cross-functional RD projects with Communications & Marketing, Operations, Finance, Information Technology, and senior leadership.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and materials to support departmental effectiveness.