Development Coordinator

In connection to Dress for Success's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we encourage people from underrepresented communities with diverse abilities, ages, gender identities, nationalities, races, ethnicities, and sexual orientations to apply.

Dress for Success Austin (DFSA) values women. We serve women from diverse backgrounds and circumstances, including women from many racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, as well as women of all abilities and strengths. We serve women who are experiencing homelessness, mental illness, former incarceration, and those who are non-English speakers and/or are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. We meet women where they are, and we want our clients to see themselves represented in every aspect of who we are – staffing, volunteers, board members and all affiliate organizations.

The mission of Dress for Success Austin is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in work and in life.

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POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Coordinator will assist the DFSA team with fundraising campaigns; communicate with current and prospective donors; research and retain new donors; and focus on relationship building with individuals, foundations, giving circles, and corporations through special events cultivation, sponsorships, and other development activities.

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ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Database

• Track and record donations in database
• Reconcile donations monthly between Quickbooks and CRM
• Maintain updated, accurate information in the donor database and create donor reports as needed 
• Build forms and reporting mechanisms in database
• Work with Communications Manager on campaigns and ensure accurate and appropriate recognition of donors, corporations, and civic organizations

Corporate

• Participate in corporate calls with Director of Development (DoD) and send follow-up information 
• Speak at Lunch & Learn events, as needed
• Communicate with Corp Volunteer Groups re. sustainability and needs.
• Lead volunteer groups in coordination with Volunteer Manager and Inventory Coordinator as needed
• Assist with planning and setting up Toast & Tour sessions and/or similar events that Development oversees as needed
• Seek out and secure third party events that benefit DFSA
• Develop and seek sponsorship opportunities for events and programs

Grants

• Maintain grant calendar and distribute grant applications by collaborating with DoD
• Research new grant opportunities and propose to DoD and Executive Director
• Create and maintain grant documentation in database, including calendar reminders for reporting

Events (Spring/Fall)

• Assist in planning fundraising events
• Seek financial support from new prospects, procure raffle/auction items, sponsors, table sales, and assist in preparations for events as needed
• Attend committee meetings and manage registration software and financial reconciliation/Manage HelloFund campaigns 
• Create sponsorship invoices and follow up
• Act as day-of contact for events
• Post-event follow-up, evaluation, and recognition for all events

Donor Relations Pipeline

• Handle pre- and post-attendee communications for monthly Toast & Tours 
• Oversee SHINE, our monthly giving program, including identification, cultivation, and solicitation of major donors
• Assist with development campaigns and campaign logistics for fundraising
• Conduct research with current and prospective corporations, sponsors, and individual donors throughout the greater community
• Forge independent relationships, build networks, and maintain individual portfolio
• Occasionally represent the organization at various networking groups, community events, and functions, which will involve some evening and weekend work. 
• Other duties as assigned

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Communications, or a related field

Abilities & Skills

• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including G Suite, as well as familiarity with email marketing software and database platforms 
• Skilled at verbal and written communication
• Ability to proofread grants, newsletters, and marketing materials
• Strong organization and planning skills
• Proactive problem-solver and effective at creating systems 
• Comfortable with enforcing policies and setting boundaries 
• Maintains a professional and positive demeanor 
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people, showing respect and empathy for all
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively 
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment
• Ability to stay current on the changing fundraising climate
• Committed to strict confidentiality of sensitive materials and exercise utmost discretion

• To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Mia Johns, View email address on click.appcast.io by June 25, 2026. Also, to help us determine whether this opportunity is a mutual fit, please share the compensation range you would consider acceptable.