DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Groundworks New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising events, donor stewardship, grant initiatives, and development operations in Albuquerque. You will manage donor records, assist with communications, and coordinate volunteers while building community partnerships.

The role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced nonprofit environment, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and relationship-building skills essential.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace; fundraising software experience preferred.
• Valid New Mexico driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Grant writing, nonprofit, or disability services experience preferred.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fundraising events, donor stewardship, and sponsorships.
• Manage development databases, donor records, volunteer recruitment, and fundraising reporting.
• Support grant writing, communications, mailings, and administrative tasks for development leadership.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Relationship-building

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Google Workspace

Fundraising software

Job description

Coordinates fundraising events, donor stewardship, volunteer programs, grant support, and development operations. Manages event logistics, sponsorships, donor records, volunteer recruitment, communications, and administrative functions. Builds relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners while supporting fundraising initiatives, capital campaigns, reporting, scheduling, and overall development activities to advance organizational goals.

Additional Areas of Responsibility:

Supports grant writing and compliance, maintains development databases and donor records, coordinates volunteer programs, manages development communications and mailings, provides administrative support to development leadership, oversees purchasing and meeting logistics, tracks fundraising expenses, and ensures accurate documentation, scheduling, and operational support for development initiatives.

Other Information/Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience required. Strong communication, organization, multitasking, and relationship-building skills essential. Proficiency with Google Workspace; fundraising software experience preferred. Valid New Mexico driver's license and auto insurance required. Grant writing, nonprofit, or disability services experience preferred. Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and lift 25 pounds.