Strategic Philanthropy Coordinator

Philanthropy & Development Coordinator

Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: Hybrid – 2 days onsite per week

Duration: 6-month contract with potential for permanent hire

Work Schedule: 35 hours per week

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

Green Key Resources is partnering with a well-established nonprofit organization in Washington, DC, to identify a Philanthropy & Development Coordinator to join their team. This role combines fundraising coordination, event support, executive administration, donor communication, and project coordination.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, polished, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with senior-level professionals and external stakeholders. This person should be able to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information, and keep projects and logistics moving in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day administrative and project support to members of the fundraising and development team.
• Assist with the preparation of donor proposals, presentations, correspondence, and other fundraising materials.
• Coordinate logistics for donor meetings, events, receptions, retreats, and other organizational programs.
• Manage invitations, RSVPs, guest lists, event materials, and onsite logistics.
• Coordinate calendars and complex domestic travel arrangements for senior team members.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for donors, partners, internal teams, and other external contacts.
• Draft, proofread, and coordinate professional communications, including emails, letters, reminders, and other donor correspondence.
• Maintain accurate and confidential information in the organization's CRM and other internal systems.
• Track invoices, expenses, budgets, and other financial information.
• Prepare expense reports and assist with reconciliation and payment requests.
• Pull reports and assist with maintaining accurate data related to fundraising activities and donor information.
• Support internal systems, processes, and team projects.
• Assist with onboarding and training team members on department processes and systems.
• Partner with other departments to coordinate meetings, events, and organizational initiatives.
• Take initiative in identifying ways to improve processes and keep the team organized.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion.
• Assist with additional projects and administrative needs as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2+ years of professional experience in nonprofit, fundraising, development, events, communications, administrative coordination, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities.
• Professional presence and confidence communicating with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a larger team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with a CRM or database is a plus. xhyhwjd
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience with collaboration platforms such as Teams or SharePoint is helpful.
• Fundraising or donor relations experience is preferred