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Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator supports the growth and sustainability of the school by assisting in fundraising, stewardship, and development initiatives. Through strategic planning with the Director of Development, this position contributes to achieving fundraising goals and advancing the school’s mission. Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about education and philanthropy.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  1.  Identifies potential new fundraising prospects, through internal database mining, daily report screenings, and external research.
  2. Create and revise fundraising materials, acknowledgement letters, monthly newsletters, and other donor communications.
  3. Provide excellent customer service to donors, addressing inquiries and requests in a professional manner.
  4. Assist in building and maintaining relationships with donors
  5. Report to the Maguire Scholars Foundation on behalf of the students receiving scholarships.
  6. Act as liaison to manage Devon Prep’s participation in the EITC/OSTC programs.
  7. Support the planning and execution of fundraising events, including website maintenance, logistics, invitations, RSVP’s, day of operations and follow-up activities.
  8. Continue education and register for webinars related to development and non-profits.
  9. Assist the Advancement Office staff as needed.
  10. Overall database management of Bloomerang (School’s donor management software)
  11. Maintain accurate and up-to-date constituent records in CRM, including all information for current students, present parents, alumni, alumni parents, and grandparents.
  12. Assist in providing essential donation information for audits.
  13. Process and acknowledge all donations in a timely and accurate manner
  14. Maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive data at all times
  15. Perform weekly donation reconciliation
  16. Generate reports and analyze donor activity, fundraising progress, and campaign effectiveness while identifying opportunities for improvement.
  17. Generate weekly deposits and monthly YTD reports for the Business Office
  18. Create and analyze segments for the Annual Report & Annual Appeal
  19. Communicate with the print company to print and mail the Annual Report & Annual Appeal

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience with fundraising roles, preferably in education with experience in the management of donor programs and engagement
  • Interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Some experience or involvement with event planning preferred
  • CRM or other database experience required
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Excellent at multi-tasking, strategic planning, and creativity
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized

TO APPLY: email your Cover Letter and Resume to Nicole Hager nhager@devonprep.com