Development Coordinator

Development CoordinatorMethodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MississippiJoin Our Mission of Restoring Lives and Inspiring HopeMethodist Rehabilitation is seeking a highly organized and relationship-focused Development Coordinator to support the hospital’s Wilson Research Foundation. Working closely with the Executive Director as part of a two-person Foundation team, this position will focus on annual fundraising activities as well as office operations.What You'll DoConduct annual fundraising activities, including direct mail appeals, employee giving, and special campaigns.Assist with planning and coordinating the annual Walk & Roll fundraising campaign and event, including sponsorships, logistics, participant communications, volunteers, vendors, and follow-up.Process and accurately record charitable gifts, prepare deposits, and maintain supporting documentation.Prepare donor acknowledgment letters, tribute notifications, and tax receipts.Maintain accurate donor records and generate reports, mailing lists, and gift summaries.Support donor stewardship and recognition activities.Conduct prospect research and prepare information for donor meetings.Assist with donor cultivation, proposals, communications, and follow-up.Prepare Foundation correspondence, reports, presentations, and marketing materials.Provide outstanding service to donors, volunteers, hospital staff, and community partners.Assist with Foundation events and other development initiatives.About UsSince 1975, Methodist Rehabilitation has been Mississippi’s only independent, nonprofit hospital dedicated to comprehensive rehabilitation and research. We provide specialized inpatient and outpatient services for individuals recovering from stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, and other disabling conditions.The Wilson Research Foundation is Methodist Rehabilitation’s integrated fundraising arm, supporting the hospital’s human research program and other initiatives, including advanced technology, clinical education, chaplaincy, and patient care needs.Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, marketing, nonprofit management, public relations, or a related field preferred.Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.Minimum of five years of professional work experience required.Fundraising, nonprofit development, event planning, donor relations, marketing, public relations, sales, or project management experience is preferred.Strong communication, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends for Foundation events.Why Join Our Team?We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including:Competitive payComprehensive and flexible benefits packageMedical and dental insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment403(b) retirement planEmployer-paid life insuranceProfessional development and leadership growth opportunitiesSupportive, collaborative work environmentApply today and become part of an organization dedicated to restoring lives and inspiring hope. #J-18808-Ljbffr