Development Coordinator (Part-Time)

Development Coordinator (Part-Time)

ACE is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, founded in 2000 in Denver, Colorado, to provide low-income children with equal access to quality K-12 private schools through partial scholarship support. Over the past 25+ years, ACE has delivered more than 140,000 scholarships worth over $390 million. This school year, ACE is serving approximately 16,000+ children in Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming, and is actively pursuing other expansion opportunities with the support of national funding partners. ACE is actively preparing for the Federal School Choice Tax Credit Program which comes into effect January 2027. For more information visit the ACE website.

Our mission is to advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice.

ACE Founding Principles: Our founding principles are the foundation of ACE and our North Star. We honor ACE's founders by remaining committed to these principles, and we passionately advocate for the Mission and Vision these principles support.

Accountability: We embrace personal responsibility by taking ownership of our work and focusing on results. We expect both to give and to receive honest feedback.

Innovation: We know ideas matter. We prefer the risks and rewards that come with creativity to the certainty that attends stagnation.

Adaptability: We position ourselves to take advantage of opportunities, embracing strategic and operational change when it makes our work more impactful.

Optimism: We believe our best days are ahead, and we embrace a forward-thinking mindset. We will make mistakes, but we will remain cheerful in the face of adversity and give people the benefit of the doubt.

Kindness: We value everyone on our team, respect differences, and trust one another. This requires courage and strength, as it involves celebrating and giving our undivided attention to others.

The Development Coordinator is a part-time role that supports ACE Scholarships' Colorado and National Development teams by providing administrative, project coordination, donor stewardship, and document development support. This position plays an important role in helping the Development team execute fundraising initiatives, communicate professionally with donors and stakeholders, and keep projects, files, and communications organized and moving forward.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, technologically proficient, an exceptional communicator, and enjoys working behind the scenes to help a mission-driven team succeed. This role requires strong attention to detail, professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting a collaborative, high-performing Development team.

Development Team Support

• Provide project support to the Colorado and National Development teams.
• Assist with the tactical implementation of strategic fundraising initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage projects to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.
• Prepare materials for meetings, presentations, donor visits, and events.

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Support donor stewardship activities, including acknowledgement letters, thank-you correspondence, and gratitude management.
• Assist with donor communications and follow-up.
• Help maintain accurate donor records and organized development files.
• Ensure timely, thoughtful, and professional communication with donors and stakeholders.

Presentation & Document Development

• Create professional PowerPoint presentations for internal and external audiences.
• Prepare reports, proposals, spreadsheets, and correspondence.
• Assist with formatting and editing fundraising materials and executive communications.

Information Management & Administrative Coordination

• Organize and maintain electronic files and development documentation.
• Manage departmental records and ensure information is accurate and accessible.
• Assist with scheduling, meeting preparation, and other development functions as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to write professional correspondence.
• Ability to interact professionally with donors, executives, clients, and individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information.
• Technologically proficient and comfortable creating polished materials for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach with a commitment to supporting a mission-driven team.
• Strong alignment with ACE's mission, values, and founding principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience supporting a development, fundraising, nonprofit, executive office, or project-driven team preferred.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously preferred.
• Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software preferred.
• Passion for education and ACE Scholarships' mission of expanding educational opportunity.

Location, Travel, and Reporting

• Part-time, in-office position based in Denver.
• Approximately 20 hours per week.
• Occasional flexibility in schedule may be required to support meetings, development activities, donor events, or other team needs.
• Reports to the Vice President of Development Operations.

FLSA Status

Part-time, Non-Exempt

Compensation

Hourly wage range: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience and alignment with internal pay bands.

In addition, this role is eligible for ACE's benefits package in accordance with part-time employee eligibility requirements and plan terms, which includes but is not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) with 6% employer match with immediate vesting
• Scholarships for employee's children actively enrolled in a K-12 private school ($3,500 per child, up to $10,500 per year)
• On-site amenities at Colorado home office: Employer-paid parking, onsite gym, cafe, and building security, in-office coffee, snack bar, and walking treadmill