Development Coordinator

Full-Time | Remote, U.S. | $45,000–$60,000

Preference given to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Florida or North Carolina.

Development Coordinator

Full-Time | Remote, U.S. | $45,000–$60,000

Preference given to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Florida or North Carolina.

Organization Overview

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to raising funds for research to develop new, improved and less toxic treatments for pediatric cancer, the #1 disease killer of children in the U.S. Through grassroots fundraising events, corporate partnerships and individual giving, Cookies for Kids’ Cancer has granted $25+ million to date, funding 155 research projects that have helped advance more than 60 new treatments for children battling cancer.

Job Summary

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented and personable Development Coordinator to support the organization’s individual giving, donor stewardship and fundraising operations.

This role is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of donor communications, gift acknowledgments, database management and development reporting. Working closely with the Donor Relations Manager, the Development Coordinator will help strengthen donor relationships, identify opportunities for increased giving and ensure a positive experience for supporters.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep fundraising efforts organized while also building meaningful relationships with donors. This position offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience across multiple areas of nonprofit development.

Responsibilities

Individual Giving & Donor Relations

• Serve as a point of contact for individual donor inquiries, providing timely, thoughtful and personalized responses.
• Assist with managing relationships with individual donors, including coordinating outreach, follow-up and ongoing engagement.
• Help identify opportunities to upgrade, renew and re-engage individual donors in partnership with the Donor Relations Manager.
• Support individual giving campaigns, including annual appeals, recurring giving initiatives and special fundraising efforts.
• Assist with researching and identifying prospective donors to support fundraising growth.
• Help coordinate donor meetings, communications and other relationship-building opportunities.

Donor Stewardship & Recognition

• Coordinate timely and personalized gift acknowledgments for individual donors.
• Assist with donor stewardship initiatives, including thank-you communications, handwritten notes, impact updates and special recognition opportunities.
• Maintain donor stewardship schedules and tracking systems to ensure consistent engagement.
• Support donor retention efforts by identifying opportunities for meaningful touchpoints throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the Donor Relations Manager to develop thoughtful and personalized stewardship experiences for donors at various giving levels.

Development Operations & Database Management

• Oversee and regularly monitor third-party donation platforms, including FrontDoor, Benevity, and other corporate giving portals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in Salesforce, including contact information, giving history, interactions and stewardship activities.
• Assist with gift processing, donation tracking and reconciliation in coordination with the appropriate team members.
• Monitor donor records for accuracy, completeness and duplicate entries.
• Support the management of donor lists, segmentation and outreach tracking.
• Assist with maintaining organized development files, calendars and fundraising documentation.
• Help ensure fundraising activities and donor interactions are consistently documented.

Reporting & Fundraising Support

• Prepare and maintain regular reports on individual giving activity, donor retention, fundraising revenue and stewardship efforts.
• Assist with identifying lapsed donors, giving trends and opportunities for donor growth.
• Support prospect research and the preparation of donor briefings and fundraising materials.
• Assist with grant research, application preparation and reporting as needed.
• Provide administrative and coordination support for fundraising campaigns, special events and corporate giving initiatives.
• Track fundraising activities and help monitor progress toward development goals.

Collaboration & Communications

• Work closely with the Donor Relations Manager to support development priorities and fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications on donor appeals, impact stories, email campaigns and stewardship materials.
• Coordinate with other team members to ensure consistent donor communications and accurate fundraising information.
• Provide support for organization-wide fundraising initiatives and special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

The ideal candidate would have the following capabilities and qualities:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, administration or a related field. Internship experience welcome.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a warm and professional approach to donor relationships.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Blackbaud or comparable donor management systems preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Comfort working with data, reports and donor information.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive donor information.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently in a remote, fast-paced, small-team environment.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to support a variety of fundraising activities.
• Passion for the mission of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and pediatric cancer research.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $45,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience. Cookies for Kids’ Cancer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off and a full-time remote work environment.