Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Department: Development
Reports To: Assistant Director of Development

Salary: $37,510-$41,510 DOE

About Houston Habitat for Humanity

Houston Habitat for Humanity believes everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to call home. For nearly 40 years, we have partnered with hardworking families to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership, critical home repairs, financial education, and neighborhood revitalization.

As one of the nation's leading Habitat affiliates, Houston Habitat offers employees the opportunity to advance a meaningful mission while working alongside talented professionals dedicated to transforming lives across Houston.

The values that underpin and shape our work and approach are:

• Respect . Be open, transparent, and inclusive. Listen without judgment. Treat others as they desire to be treated-value differences.
• Accountability . Honor commitments or communicate if you cannot do so. Own your words, actions, and results.
• Effective Communication . Communicate with empathy, clarity, and purpose. Practice active listening-listen to understand, not to respond. Ask clarifying questions to gain and confirm understanding. Create a space where it is safe to speak.
• Mission Driven . Be intentional in using knowledge, expertise, and influence to advocate for and advance the mission.
• Entrepreneurial Attitude . Be a lifelong learner open to personal and professional development. Seek continuous improvement and transformative change, embracing innovation, strategic thinking, and agile execution.
• Leadership Mindset . Be courageous. Serve first, empowering and uplifting others while demonstrating compassion and support. Create a joyful environment.

Position Overview

The Development Coordinator is more than an administrative support role. It is an opportunity to launch a career in nonprofit fundraising while learning from one of the world's most recognized charitable organizations.

Working alongside an experienced fundraising team, the Development Coordinator will gain hands-on experience and mentorship across every major area of philanthropy, including corporate partnerships, foundation relations, major gifts, annual giving, government grants, donor stewardship, fundraising events, and development operations. No two days are the same, providing exceptional exposure to the strategies, systems, and relationships that fuel one of Houston's largest nonprofit organizations.

This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, intellectually curious, eager to learn, and excited to build a long-term career in fundraising or nonprofit leadership.

Requirements

Development Operations

• Assist with charitable gift processing efforts and record-keeping in Salesforce
• Assist with gift acknowledgments, donor correspondence, and stewardship materials.
• Support the preparation of fundraising reports, dashboards, and mailing lists.
• Assist with donor prospect research, data integrity, and general database maintenance.
• Provide administrative support for departmental projects and initiatives.

Grants & Corporate Partnerships

• Assist with tracking grant deadlines, reporting requirements, sponsorship deliverables, and other fundraising compliance activities.

• Assist with maintaining grant files, sponsorship documentation, and reporting calendars.

• Help collect program data, supporting documents, photographs, and other materials needed for grant reports and sponsor stewardship.

• Assist Development staff with preparing proposal attachments, reports, presentations, and stewardship materials.

• Provide administrative support for corporate partnerships, foundation grants, and government funding initiatives as assigned.

Events & Donor Engagement

• Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising events, volunteer build days, home dedications, donor tours, and stewardship activities.

• Help coordinate registrations, event materials, nametags, signage, and guest communications.

• Assist with sponsor fulfillment and donor recognition opportunities.

• Support post-event stewardship activities and follow-up communications.

Administrative Support

• Assist with scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and coordinating departmental logistics.

• Monitor shared Development in boxes and route inquiries appropriately.

• Provide general administrative support to the Development team.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Learn

This role provides meaningful exposure to nearly every aspect of nonprofit fundraising, including:

• Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
• Foundation and grant management
• Major gifts and donor stewardship
• Annual giving strategy
• Government grant administration
• Development operations and fundraising compliance
• Special events and volunteer engagement
• Prospect research and donor analytics
• Salesforce CRM management
• Fundraising communications and reporting

Through mentorship and hands-on experience, the Development Coordinator will develop the knowledge and skills needed for future advancement within Houston Habitat or the broader nonprofit sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One to three years of professional experience preferred in nonprofit administration, fundraising, customer service, project coordination, communications, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Salesforce or another CRM is preferred.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to outstanding customer service.

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is:

• Curious and eager to learn.
• Exceptionally organized and dependable.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions oriented.
• Motivated by relationship building and meaningful work.
• Excited to grow professionally while helping more Houston families achieve affordable homeownership.

Compensation and Benefits:

Houston Habitat for Humanity offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with a full benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement contributions, and professional development opportunities. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace where staff can grow while contributing to meaningful impact in the Houston community.

Houston Habitat for Humanity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employe