Senior Development Coordinator

Besa•Columbus, OH

5d•$53,000 - $58,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Besa is seeking a Senior Development Coordinator to administer and coordinate the Advancement Department’s systems, records, reporting, and follow-through across philanthropy and earned revenue activities. The role supports both contributed income and earned income by maintaining accurate, organized information and helping the team build relationships, meet commitments, and communicate Besa’s impact. The coordinator manages the department’s advancement CRMs, Bloomerang and HubSpot; maintains documents, dashboards, and reports; coordinates grant reporting and submissions; and improves administrative processes. The role also supports donation processing, donor acknowledgments, prospect research, leadership meeting preparation, fundraising events, and communications with donors, partners, and colleagues. This is a full-time, exempt position based in Columbus, Ohio, with hybrid flexibility. The position reports to the Director of Development. The salary range is $53,000 to $58,000 per year, with a bonus opportunity. The role requires occasional local travel, reliable transportation, and a valid Ohio driver’s license. The employee is responsible for providing a phone and an adequate home workspace.

Requirements

Three years of experience in advancement operations, donor relations, fundraising support, or a related role.
Experience managing departmental administration, including organizing records, coordinating deadlines, and supporting timely team follow-through.
Experience administering CRMs, including configuration, donor and partner records, data integrity, reporting, and dashboards.
Strong writing and editing skills, including the ability to turn data and program results into clear, compelling reports and communications.
Experience coordinating grant reporting, including tracking requirements and deadlines, gathering information, preparing reports, and submitting them on time.
Sound judgment when handling sensitive information and maintaining confidential records.
Experience supporting donor email communications and fundraising campaigns.
Comfort learning new technology and improving systems and processes.
Proficiency with Bloomerang, HubSpot, Monday.com, Google Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Suite.
Commitment to Besa’s mission and interest in strengthening community through service.
Reliable transportation for occasional local travel and a valid Ohio driver’s license.
Ability to provide a phone and ensure an adequate home workspace.
Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship and undergo a criminal background check prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS/Traction).

Responsibilities

Coordinate the Advancement Department’s information, records, deadlines, and follow-through across philanthropy and earned revenue activities.
Administer Bloomerang and HubSpot, including system administration, data integrity, reporting, and ongoing improvements.
Maintain secure, organized, and accessible departmental documents and records.
Maintain and evolve dashboards and reports tracking donor and business partner engagement, revenue activity, and follow-up opportunities.
Manage grant reporting timelines and submissions, gathering information and translating program data and outcomes into clear reports.
Identify and improve administrative processes to strengthen coordination, reduce duplication, and support timely follow-through.
Coordinate donation processing, gift entry, and donor acknowledgments.
Support prospect research and prepare information and materials for leadership meetings with donors, funders, and business partners.
Support fundraising events and related communications, tracking participation and coordinating follow-up.
Respond promptly and thoughtfully to questions from donors, partners, and colleagues.
Undertake additional duties as assigned and contribute flexibly to the organization’s needs and mission.