Development Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities:

Fundraising/Development

• Develop and implement a comprehensive donor acknowledgement and stewardship process.
• Oversee all annual appeals, campaigns, solicitation efforts, sponsorship requests, and third-party fundraising initiatives.
• Assist with the creation of letters, identifying recipients, setting timelines, scheduling donor meetings, and providing follow-up and status reports.
• Support the solicitation of major gifts and planned giving as needed.
• Participate in fundraising, development, and capital campaign committees as required.
• Organize and maintain the donor database, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Assist in meeting quarterly and annual fundraising goals specific to individual donors.
• Track data and prepare quarterly development reports for the Board.
• Process all received gifts (private donors, corporate sponsorships, and in-kind donations), prepare gift acknowledgements and benefits, and maintain accurate records.

Events/Public Relations

• Assist in the planning and execution of small donor-related events, under the guidance of the Development Director.
• Assists in preparation, coordination, and execution of annual fundraising events.
• Assists with cultivation, development, and substantiating donor relationships to enhance community engagement and support.
• Collaborate on short- and long-term marketing strategies related to events.
• Assist with auction tracking systems and reporting.
• Provide graphic design and creative materials as needed.
• Support client and volunteer recruitment efforts as directed.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor assigned budget line items.
• Assist with the development of the annual budget.
• Contribute to appreciation efforts for all constituent groups.
• Attend regular staff and development meetings, including weekly status updates with the Development Director.
• Respond promptly to emails and phone messages within 24 hours.
• Ensure compliance with all PALS policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Development Director.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in donor relations, fundraising, or a related field.
• Proficiency with donor management databases (preferably Bloomerang) and reporting systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with event planning is a plus.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to our mission while developing valuable skills within a supportive team environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 29 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Bloomington, IN 47403: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $22