Development Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

The Development Coordinator is a critical member of HIAS’ fundraising team, responsible for ensuring fundraisers have the insights, tools, and resources needed to cultivate and steward donors effectively. This role provides prospect research, data-driven reporting, and donor stewardship strategies that directly impact fundraising success.

Working cross-functionally with Fundraising, Programs, Finance, and Communications teams, the Development Coordinator ensures a seamless and strategic approach to donor engagement. This position is ideal for a highly organized, analytical, and collaborative professional with 3-5 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Conduct in-depth research on prospective donors, including individuals, foundations, corporations, bi-lateral and multi-lateral donors, to assess giving capacity, philanthropic interests, mission and project alignment, and engagement potential.
• Provide fundraisers with detailed donor profiles, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations to support cultivation and solicitation efforts.
• Leverage data tools, wealth screening platforms, and industry reports to identify new funding opportunities and donor trends amongst individual and institutional donors.
• Develop and implement thoughtful, personalized stewardship plans for donors, ensuring high-touch engagement and meaningful recognition.
• Review daily gift reports and alert various internal stakeholders and volunteers for stewardship follow up.
• Work closely with fundraisers to execute donor engagement activities, including exclusive briefings, intimate gatherings, and virtual discussions.
• Maintain and enhance donor records within the CRM system (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, or similar), ensuring accuracy in donor history, gift tracking, and engagement touchpoints.
• Generate and analyze reports to track donor pipeline activity, fundraising progress, and campaign effectiveness, offering insights to guide strategy.
• Manage list segmentation, data hygiene, and CRM optimization to improve outreach and engagement.
• Serve as a key liaison between all development teams, programs, and communications teams, ensuring alignment in fundraising messaging and donor engagement strategies.
• Support gift processing, acknowledgment tracking, and pledge fulfillment to enhance donor experience.
• Assist in scheduling and preparing materials for major donor meetings, providing fundraisers with the insights and tools they need to succeed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS :

HIRING PROCESS :

We are committed to a fair and respectful hiring process, and we do our absolute best to respond to every applicant. We prioritize communication and transparency with all candidates, even those who are not moving forward. Here’s a snapshot of our hiring process :

Step 1 : Submit your application!

Step 2 : Phone screen with a HIAS recruiter.

Step 3 : Video interview with the hiring manager.

Step 4 : Video interview with a panel of HIAS employees.

Step 5 : In-person interview with the hiring manager.

Step 6 : Online reference check with SkillSurvey.

Step 7 : Offer and background check with Shield Screening or HireRight.

Step 8 : Start your professional journey with HIAS!

Note : Some of our hiring processes may vary, and not all candidates will advance to each step.

ABOUT US :

Over one hundred years ago, the Jewish community founded HIAS (originally the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society) in New York City, the immigrant gateway to America. Supporting Jews fleeing persecution and poverty in Eastern Europe, our founders were guided by the traditions, texts and history of the Jewish people—a history of oppression, displacement and diaspora. HIAS has since helped generations of Jews facing violence because of who they were, and HIAS remains committed to helping Jewish refugees anywhere in the world. Today, our clients at HIAS come from diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, as do our staff. We bring our experience, history and values to our work across five continents, ensuring that refugees today receive the vital services and opportunities they need to thrive.

HIAS is a learning community, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do our work with integrity, accountability, transparency and a commitment to the highest ethical standards. We seek employees from diverse backgrounds and life experiences to join our teams located in the United States and across the globe. People who identify as BIPOC, people with disabilities, people from the LGBTQ community and people with lived experiences of forced displacement or immigration are all encouraged to apply. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects our vision, mission and values.

VISION :

HIAS stands for a world in which refugees find welcome, safety and opportunity.

MISSION :

Drawing on our Jewish values and history, HIAS provides vital services to refugees and asylum seekers around the world and advocates for their fundamental rights so they can rebuild their lives.

VALUES : Welcome

We Welcome the Stranger

Justice

We Pursue Justice

Empathy

We Approach our Clients with Empathy

Partnership

We Believe in Changing the World through Partnership

Courage

We Act with Courage to Build a Better World

Resilience

We Adapt and Thrive, Continuously Demonstrating our Resilience

DIVERSITY :

HIAS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnic background, ancestry, citizenship status, religious creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, pregnancy, childbirth, military status, protected veteran status, political orientation or other legally protected status.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We strongly encourage applicants of diverse identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply even if you do not meet all required qualifications but have other qualifications relevant to the role that would make you a great fit for this role with HIAS!

SAFEGUARDING :

HIAS is committed to the protection of children, vulnerable adults and any other person from any harm caused directly or indirectly due to their coming into contact with HIAS. We will not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse or any form of child abuse or neglect by our staff or associated personnel. Any candidate offered a job with HIAS will be expected to sign and adhere to HIAS’ Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. HIAS also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and / or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. Likewise, HIAS will share this information when other organizations inquire about current and former HIAS staff as part of their recruitment process. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.