Development Coordinator

Mission

Dwyer Workforce Development’s (DWD) mission is to provide comprehensive support to individuals who lack opportunity and aspire to pursue a career in the healthcare industry, alleviate a severe healthcare workforce shortage, and improve the lives of seniors.

Position Summary

Dwyer Workforce Development is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Development Coordinator to support our mission. The Development Coordinator will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our development initiatives, focusing on donor database management, acknowledgments, grant activities, event support, and stewardship activities. This position also provides administrative and reporting support to the Director of Development and ensures confidentiality in all donor and organizational interactions.

Key Responsibilities:Database Management:

• Accurately enter and update donor gifts in CRM/Salesforce
• Maintain clean and organized donor records, mailing lists, and moves management documentation.
• Run data analysis reports on grant and donor activity. Provide recommendations based on findings.
  
  

Grant Support & Compliance:

• Conduct grant research and maintain a detailed tracking and reporting system.
• Provide fiscal support for grants and related contracts to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Support grant functions including application preparation, data collection for reporting, maintain reporting schedules, and prepare supporting documentation.
  
  

Acknowledgments & Stewardship:

• Prepare and send donor acknowledgment letters promptly.
• Support donor stewardship efforts by tracking activities and documenting outcomes.
  
  

Mailings & Campaign Coordination:

• Coordinate direct mail campaigns, including list generation and tracking.
• Assist with email and printed communication initiatives.
  
  

Special Events:

• Provide logistical and onsite support for development events.
• Assist in planning and executing donor engagement activities.
  
  

Research:

• Prepare detailed donor and board prospect research profiles.
• Conduct grant research to identify new funding sources.
  
  

Reporting & Analysis:

• Prepare weekly and monthly reports on donor activities, campaigns, and expenses.
• Track fund and expense data to support budgeting and projections.
  
  

Qualifications:

Experience: At least 3 years in a nonprofit professional setting, with a focus on development or fundraising.

Skills:

• Experience in database management or CRM platforms Salesforce preferred.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Polite persistence in followups with donors and partners.
• Basic understanding of fund and expense tracking.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, email marketing platforms, and other donor engagement tools.
• Highly organized and detailoriented.
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a donorfirst mindset.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Dwyer Workforce Development.
  
  

Success Metrics:

• Timely and accurate donor acknowledgment and database updates.
• Compliance with grant and contract requirements.
• Successful execution of mailings, campaigns, and events.
• Consistent and detailed reporting on development activities.
• Highquality preparation of donor and board prospect profiles.
  
  

Benefits and Additional Compensation:

Additionally, this position includes a comprehensive benefits package and other forms of compensation, including:

• Employerprovided insurance: health, dental, vision, disability insurance, and life insurance
• Paid time off: vacation days, sick leave, and holiday pay
• Retirement plan: 403(b) with employer match
• Other compensation elements: Overtime pay for nonexempt position