Development Coordinator
Opportunity Overview.
Are you passionate about local food systems, storytelling, and community engagement? Are you a detail-oriented communicator who thrives in a mission-driven, collaborative environment? Green City Market is seeking a Development Coordinator to support the implementation of our fundraising and communications strategies, with a focus on donor engagement, corporate sponsorship, individual giving, grant support, and public-facing education. Reporting to the Development & Communications Manager, the Development Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting GCM’s development program
Key Responsibilities:
Development – 75% (~30 hours/week)
- Partner with the Executive Director and Development team to implement individual and institutional fundraising strategies, ensuring activities align with annual revenue goals and donor engagement priorities.
- Own GCM’s donor stewardship and acknowledgment process, ensuring every donor is thanked in a timely and personalized way, understands their impact, and is actively engaged to support retention and long-term giving.
- Coordinate sponsor benefit fulfillment and communication, tracking deliverables and ensuring a high-quality experience that strengthens sponsor relationships.
- Manage the administrative side of the grants program, supporting the grant writer by managing deadlines, compiling technical content, gathering internal data, and ensuring timely submission of proposals and reports.
- Create and produce donor-facing materials (e.g., presentations, printed collateral, digital content) that elevate GCM’s fundraising messaging and engagement using platforms like Canva and Mailchimp.
- Maintain and segment donor and prospect lists for targeted outreach and monthly communications that support personalized donor engagement and increased giving.
- Play a key role in event planning, execution, and staffing, supporting GCM’s fundraising and engagement events to drive revenue, increase awareness, and deepen community relationships.
- Support the leadership team with Board and Associate Board activities, including serving as liaison for the donor-facing tour program that supports the More than a Market campaign.
- Staff GCM’s mission booth at Wednesday and Saturday markets, acting as an ambassador to share our impact and connect with community members and prospective supporters.
- Educate market goers about GCM’s nonprofit mission (food access, farmer support, education)
- Promote the “More Than a Market” campaign
- Sell branded merchandise to support programs
- Offer donation opportunities and gather volunteer sign-ups
Development Operations – 20% (~8 hours/week)
- Monitor and respond to general inbound communication (emails, calls, voicemails, social media replies) within 24–48 business hours
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records in Bloomerang, ensuring data integrity through timely gift entry, record updates, and report generation to inform strategy, track progress, and support fundraising success.
- Manage development-related mail (e.g., logging check donations, foundation correspondence)
- Support note-taking and follow-ups for meetings and check-ins
- Maintain inventory of printed development materials and merchandise supplies
- Assist with executing fundraising appeals and campaigns, including copywriting, editing, and donation page setup
Leadership – 5% (~2 hours/week)
- Represent Green City Market with clarity and passion at events, meetings, and market days
- Uphold GCM’s mission and values, including our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Participate in check-ins, evaluations, and collaborative team culture-building
- Communicate proactively with the Development & Communications Manager to support strategy execution
Qualifications
- Brings 2+ years of experience in nonprofit development, marketing, and communications
- Builds trust easily and enjoys working with people from all backgrounds
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong administrative and time management skills
- Can manage multiple projects and deadlines with grace and flexibility
- Is deeply aligned with Green City Market’s mission and values
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Is energized by early mornings, outdoor work, and community engagement, especially during Wednesday and Saturday markets (~4:30-2pm)
- Can staff the GCM booth to engage market goers, promote our mission, and build relationships with donors and volunteers
- Is proficient in tools such as Google Suite, Bloomerang (or similar CRMs), Mailchimp (or other EMS platforms), and Canva
- Spanish, Russian, and/or Polish language proficiency is highly encouraged