Development Coordinator

Primary position responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate a broad range of donor communications, including fundraising appeals, acknowledgment letters, and personalized outreach across channels.
• Support individual giving efforts through direct solicitation and thoughtful follow-up to secure gifts in the $125–$2,500 range.
• Lead the planning and execution of seasonal fundraising campaigns, including preparing collateral, tracking progress, and managing production timelines (experience with Adobe Creative Cloud a plus).
• Collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of donor engagement activities.
• Analyze giving trends and assist in developing strategies for growing donor participation and revenue within entry- to mid-level giving tiers.
• Represent the organization at donor engagement events and assist in event preparation and onsite coordination as needed.
• Help implement a structured, calendar-based plan for donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship, with an emphasis on consistency and innovation.
• Maintain and reconcile records across DonorPerfect, GiveCloud, MailChimp, and other systems

Required Experience

• 3+ years of prospect research, proposal development, and managing/growing the portfolio of government, foundation, and corporate grants.  
• 3+ years of proven track record of fundraising success with event and program sponsorships 
• 3+ years of proven track record of fundraising success with individual giving campaigns.  
• Eager to learn new platforms—DonorPerfect experience is a bonus, but not required
• Proficiency in project management and office software and tools (e.g., Google Suite, Microsoft Office)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to build and nurture relationships with donors, board members, and staff.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Nonprofit Management, Public Admin, Marketing and Communications or similar equivalent professional and/or certificated experience. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Organized and exhibits “follow through” on tasks and goals.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse constituents and stakeholders.
• Interest in best practices, trends in nonprofit management, and fundraising tools and technology. 
• Technically curious—enthusiastic about SOP creation, workflow documentation, and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Grammarly, fundraising research platforms) to support donor research, communications, and workflow.
• Experience with project management tools to track tasks, coordinate timelines, and ensure timely deliverables across teams a plus
• Proficiency in analyzing patterns and analytical skills.
• Passion for environmental issues and commitment to SFEI’s mission e in development

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Mailchimp or other email marketing platforms
• Familiarity with Adobe InDesign or Illustrator
• Experience supporting donor database management and event coordination
• Experience managing social media 
• Interest in creative storytelling and visual communication non-profit