Coordinator, Individual & Community Engagement

Job Description

Job Description

Summary: The Coordinator Individual & Community Engagement is an important member of the Development and Communications team, specifically focused on individual, corporate, and community fundraising. The Coordinator will provide administrative, project management, event logistics and donor research support. They will serve as a knowledgeable generalist on the Development team, with an ability to efficiently, professionally, and impactfully navigate high-level assignments and complex fundraising-related projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a rising professional who is eager to learn about fundraising at an advanced level.

The Coordinator Individual & Community Engagement will report to the VP Individual & Community Engagement and will work closely with all members of the Development and Communications team, as well as a wide variety of colleagues across the organization.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the VP Individual and Community Engagement on comprehensive account management for major and principal donors, ensuring that individuals have a meaningful and high-quality donor experience. Key tasks will include but are not limited to: timely data entry and maintenance (meeting/call notes, task tracking, updating proposal/moves management records, donor information and research updates, etc.); coordinating stewardship reports (narrative and financial); and supporting on portfolio and prospect analytics.
• Serve as primary support for the weekly CEO meeting, ensuring that the Individual and Community Engagement team is coordinated on action items to review.
• Provide administrative support to the Individual and Community Engagement team on various Salesforce reports and needs.
• Serve as lead Development contact on select cross-departmental projects, as assigned by the VP, including but not limited to: annual shelter holiday party needs; corporate engagement events; and donor stewardship activities.
• General event logistics support, with heavy focus (e.g. 50-80% time) in the spring for the annual gala.
• Work closely with other members of the department on in-kind donations logistics and needs.
• Support discrete projects related to major gifts, prospect research and corporate giving.
• Liaise with Development Operations team to ensure accurate gift recording and timely acknowledgement letter management.   

Qualifications: 

• Genuine appreciation for Safe Horizon’s mission.
• 1 year of relevant nonprofit experience, with a preference for experience on a Development team.
• Ability to manage multi-stakeholder projects. 
• Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism and experience engaging diverse demographic groups.
• Creative, entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Exceptional judgment and integrity.
• Understanding of CRMs or data management systems, with a preference for experience with Salesforce.

If hired, I agree to abide by all of Safe Horizon’s rules and regulations, and understand that, if employed, my employment may be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the company or me. I further understand that no representation, whether oral or written by any representative or agent of the organization, at any time, constitutes a contract of employment.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Technology Statement:
Applicants may be responsible for providing the equipment and tools they need to work remotely as required, such as access to a computer, internet service, and phone service. Safe Horizon will discuss potential solutions with candidates and may assist where needed and agreed to in advance.

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Hiring Range: $27.75 - $32.97 Hourly
Full-time Hours: 35 Hours per week
Full-time Benefits: Vacation Time, Paid Sick Time, Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Company Life Insurance, Medical/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Assistance Program, Commuter Benefits Program, Gym Reimbursement, Parental Leave, Employee Learning Center

This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week onsite in NYC with the flexibility to work remotely 3 days per week, subject to change.

Safe Horizon was named one of City & State New York Top Workplaces of 2025  and recognized for Great Employee Benefits!