Development Coordinator

Miriam School and Learning Center seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor stewardship, events, sponsorships, and advancement operations. This entry-level position is ideal for someone interested in building a career in nonprofit fundraising and advancement. The Development Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Advancement and Advancement Team to support annual giving efforts, donor stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, event logistics, prospect research, and campaign activities. The successful candidate is highly organized, proactive, professional, and eager to learn. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree preferred Experience in nonprofit, fundraising, marketing, customer service, sales, hospitality, or event planning Strong organizational skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Ability to manage multiple priorities Positive attitude and willingness to learn PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Donor Stewardship & Advancement Support Assist with donor acknowledgment and stewardship activities Draft thank-you letters, emails, and donor communications Prepare donor meeting materials and briefing documents Support Legacy Society stewardship efforts Assist with scholarship donor stewardship and reporting Coordinate donor tours and visits Sponsorship and partnership Support Track sponsorship commitments and benefits Coordinate sponsor recognition and fulfillment Assist with sponsorship outreach and follow-up Event Support Support planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events Coordinate event logistics, RSVPs, nametags, and materials Assist committee volunteers and event sponsors Minds in Bloom Gala Donor Appreciation Event Giving Days Prospect Research & Pipeline Development Conduct donor and prospect research Identify potential corporate, foundation, and individual supporters Maintain prospect tracking systems Assist with campaign preparation activities Administrative Support Prepare reports and presentations Support Board and committee activities Maintain files and records Assist with special projects as assigned COMPETENCIES Exceptional organization and project management skills. Clear, professional oral and written communication. Strong relationship-building and networking skills. Positive, flexible attitude with commitment to deadlines and follow-through. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams. WORKING CONDITIONS Full-time position, 40 hours per week Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with some occasional mornings, evening and weekend activities. This job operates in a professional office environment. This position does not have supervisory responsibility. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel between various Miriam locations. Satisfactory outcome of background check and reference checks. OTHER DUTIES This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager. Miriam reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time. #J-18808-Ljbffr