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Development And Donor Engagement Coordinator

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
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JOB TITLE: Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator 

EMPLOYER: Dr. Martin LutherKing, Jr. Community Center 

DEPARTMENT: Development

REPORTS TO: Director of Development 

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 401Givesand 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.
    • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising/ development sector.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 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.