Community Development Coordinator

Position Summary
The Development Coordinator/Officer plays a vital role in advancing the South Dakota Community Foundation’s (SDCF) asset development strategies. This position is responsible for fostering the growth of charitable assets through strategic outreach, relationship-building, and stewardship efforts. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role requires extensive travel within South Dakota, with occasional out-of-state travel as necessary.

This position will be located in the southeast region of South Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward current and prospective donors to support SDCF’s mission. Track and meet monthly donor engagement goals.
• Strengthen and expand relationships across South Dakota with donors, investment partners, professional advisors, and other stakeholders through targeted engagement activities.
• Develop and implement integrated programs and initiatives to enhance the Foundation’s visibility and impact.

Donor Engagement & Development

• Provide development assistance to communities, nonprofit organizations, and individual donors to secure current and planned gifts for the region.
• Establish and maintain relationships between local community savings accounts and professional financial advisors, including estate planning attorneys, accountants, bank trust officers, and certified financial planners.
• Represent SDCF at community and statewide events to enhance engagement and fundraising efforts.

Operational & Program Support

• Serve as a liaison for grant programs administered by the South Dakota Community Foundation.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; nonprofit or development experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including major and planned giving solicitation and stewardship; campaign leadership experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to solicit gifts from both individual and corporate donors.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including outstanding presentation and active listening abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals and board members while maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with staff to maximize donor engagement and stewardship opportunities.
• Highly motivated, proactive, and energetic with a strong ethical foundation.

Personal Attributes

• Commitment to the mission and values of SDCF.
• Strong integrity, passion, and dedication to advancing the mission of SDCF and its affiliates.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the state and occasionally beyond, with availability for evening and weekend commitments as needed.
• A team-oriented mindset, committed to serving the Foundation, its staff, board of directors, donors, and external partners.

Additional Requirement

• A background check will be required before hiring. A conviction does not necessarily exclude a candidate from consideration.