Development Coordinator, Executive Trustee

The Opportunity The Urban Institute’s Development Department fosters a truly collaborative environment while strengthening funding partnerships that sustain its relevance in a changing world. Urban’s Development Department seeks a highly motivated professional to serve as a Development Coordinator (Executive Office Fundraising). Reporting to a Senior Manager on the Development team, the Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting executive‑level fundraising and engagement across Urban’s Development function. This position works closely with senior leadership and trustees to coordinate and execute high‑impact engagement strategies with funders, focusing on strengthening relationships, advancing cultivation and stewardship efforts, and ensuring thoughtful follow‑through. What You’ll Do Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to identify, cultivate, and steward philanthropic funders with a focus on executive‑and trustee‑led engagement. Work closely with Development and Executive Office colleagues to coordinate funder communications, including outreach and follow‑up. Prepare high‑quality briefings, strategy memos, and background materials to equip senior leadership and trustees for meetings, events, and external engagements. Conduct targeted research on prospective funders to identify alignment with Urban’s priorities and inform engagement strategies. Track and manage funder interactions in the CRM and related systems, ensuring accurate, timely documentation of meetings, communications, and next steps. Coordinate internal information flow by synthesizing and sharing updates on fundraising activity across Development, Executive Office, and relevant program teams. Support planning and execution of trustee and executive engagement opportunities, including small group convenings, events, and donor trips. Provide cross‑team coordination and operational support to ensure alignment across Development efforts, including donor tracking, reporting, and event logistics as needed. Who You Are Outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills along with technological competence. A strong sense of initiative and sound judgment, with discretion and unwavering personal integrity. A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) plus 1‑2 years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, or advancement services, or relevant internship/volunteer experience. Strong collaboration skills and a genuine interest in supporting colleagues and learning from others. Excellent oral and written communication, proven organizational abilities, and keen attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), databases, online research tools, project‑management tools, and other IT, with Salesforce experience a plus. The ability to work autonomously, make decisions, and solve problems effectively and creatively. An interest in public policy and the Urban Institute’s mission. Commitment to professional ethics when handling highly confidential, sensitive information. The capacity to manage competing responsibilities and adapt quickly to changing priorities and deadlines. Salary & Benefits Salary range: $62,115 – $69,589 – $77,063. Salary offered is commensurate with experience and considers internal comparisons. Urban offers a robust benefits package for employees, eligible dependents, and domestic partners, including generous paid time off, nine federal holidays, medical (including prescription), dental and vision insurance, transit benefits, a 403(b) retirement plan with immediate vesting after six months, a health advocate, personal finance coaching, an Employee Assistance Program, and educational assistance for undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Urban Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy or family responsibilities, matriculation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected status under applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Urban Institute