Campaign Coordinator: Donor Relations & Events (Contract)

Arch No; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Campaign Coordinator (Independent contract) to advance the Our City, Our Cathedral Campaign. The coordinator will handle donor tracking, meeting preparation, event logistics, and stewardship to support leadership.

The role requires regular on-site presence in New Orleans, flexibility for evenings/weekends, and an initial 12-month term with compensation negotiated based on experience.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in nonprofit development, campaign support, or senior office coordination.
• Hands-on experience with a donor management system.
• Capital campaign experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Archdiocese of New Orleans and its parishes and institutions.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily with theExecutive Director and Campaign Director on priorities, donor activity, and timelines.
• Prepare donor briefing materials, meeting agendas, call lists, and follow-up notes for leadership.
• Track prospect and donor activity, next steps, and solicitation progress for leadership review.
• Maintain the master campaign calendar, including donor meetings, leadership and committee touchpoints, events, and milestones.
• Serve as the primary contact among entities involved in the campaign, and support committees and volunteer leadership.
• Enter and track gifts, pledges, and payments in Bloomerang; ensure data integrity during updates.
• Coordinate gift processing and receipting with the Foundation’s controls and acknowledgment procedures.
• Prepare timely acknowledgment letters and manage pledge reminders and payment schedules.
• Run reports on progress, giving society membership, and recognition commitments.
• Maintain organized files for gifts, pledges, events, and vendor agreements.
• Provide logistical support for donor events, invitations, RSVPs, seating, and on-site support.
• Draft and format campaign correspondence and stewardship communications; coordinate with marketing.
• Serve as the first point of contact for donor inquiries by phone and email.

Skills

Nonprofit development experience

Campaign coordination

Tools

Bloomerang

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Catholic Community Foundation in New Orleans seeks a Campaign Coordinator (Independent contract) to advance the Our City, Our Cathedral Campaign. The coordinator will handle donor tracking, meeting preparation, event logistics, and stewardship to support leadership.

The role requires regular on-site presence in New Orleans, flexibility for evenings/weekends, and an initial 12-month term with compensation negotiated based on experience.