JOB TITLE: Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator
EMPLOYER: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
DEPARTMENT: Development
REPORTS TO: Director of Development
This is a full-time position.
Benefits Eligible: Health, Vision, Dental, Life/ADD, STD, LTD)
Pay Range: $55,000/year to $60,000/year
SUMMARY:
The Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator is a key contributor within a small, high-functioning team advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, this role supports fundraising operations, donor stewardship, and the successful execution of giving campaigns.
This is a hands-on, fully onsite non-exempt position in a busy department with multiple priorities and deadlines. The ideal candidate is a proactive, flexible, detail-oriented professional who enjoys and excels in taking ownership of projects, collaborating closely with teammates, and contributing to a mission-driven environment.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Donor Database and Reporting
• Manage and maintain accurate donor records in the organization’s CRM database.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc fundraising reports, including donor trends, stewardship activity, and campaign performance.
• Ensure data integrity through routine audits, data cleanup, and consistent data entry practices.
• Assist the Office Administrator as needed with gift processing, reconciliation, and tracking of donor acknowledgments.
Donor Prospecting and Stewardship
• Manage timely donor stewardship communications and coordinate stewardship efforts for donors up to $1,000 annually, with an emphasis on retention, appreciation, and engagement.
• Conduct prospect research.
• Support donor segmentation and communication strategies in collaboration with the Director of Development
Fundraising and Giving Campaigns
• Coordinate the organization’s participation in key giving initiatives, including 401Gives and Giving Tuesday and external events including the Newport Marathon and Pell Bridge Run.
• Manage campaign timelines, donor tracking, and post-campaign reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support donor outreach and consistent messaging.
• Provide administrative and project support with additional fundraising activities as needed, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.
• Performs any other duties as they pertain to the overall needs of the organization as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• This position has no employee supervisory responsibilities; this position may supervise interns and volunteers, as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising/ development sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency using donor databases/CRMs including email marketing tools; Bloomerang experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to work independently while also being a collaborative, team-oriented professional.
• Willingness to work fully onsite and maintain a flexible schedule as needed.
• Specialized equipment used, such as: DLSR camera, cell phone camera and video.
• Employment contingent upon successful background screening.
COMPETENCIES:
• Communication – Communicates well, delivers presentations, and has good listening skills.
• Community Relationship Success: Treats all clients, donors and members of the community with dignity and respect. Resilient in handling stressful and challenging situations, while maintaining a positive attitude. Problem solves and can pivot to meet the challenges of the situation.
• Results Driven – Defines appropriate goals, works toward achieving goals, articulates vision and steps for achievement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Continually required to speak and hear; use keyboards and computer screens.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl; occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.