Development Coordinator

Trinity Christian Academy; Aledo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Christian Academy is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, and events. This role partners closely with the Director of Advancement to execute strategy and day-to-day tasks with accuracy and care.

The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, communicates clearly, and brings structure and follow-through to meaningful work within a school setting.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Clear and proactive communicator.
• High attention to detail and follow-through.
• Relational and team-oriented.
• Experience in administration, events, nonprofit, or school setting preferred.
• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Alignment with TCA's mission and Statement of Faith.
• A heart for serving students, families, and the broader school community.

Responsibilities

• Implement advancement initiatives under the direction of the Director of Advancement.
• Track tasks, timelines, and deliverables across campaigns and events.
• Ensure consistent follow-through on all advancement priorities.
• Maintain donor records and data integrity in DonorPerfect.
• Execute timely and thoughtful donor acknowledgments and stewardship communications.
• Lead planning and logistics for major events (Legacy Dinner, donor receptions, etc.).
• Coordinate vendors, volunteers, and timelines; ensure excellence in execution.
• Generate reports and assist with data tracking; support communication efforts.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Relational skills

Fundraising experience

Nonprofit experience

Job description

What This Role Is

Trinity Christian Academy is seeking a highly organized, relational, and mission-driven Development Coordinator to support and execute advancement initiatives.

This is a collaborative role that works in close partnership with the Director of Advancement to carry forward the vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution of fundraising, donor engagement, and events.

The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, communicates clearly, and finds joy in bringing structure, follow-through, and excellence to meaningful work.

Key ResponsibilitiesExecution & Coordination

• Implement advancement initiatives under the direction of the Director of Advancement
• Track tasks, timelines, and deliverables across campaigns and events
• Ensure consistent follow-through on all advancement priorities

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Heavy contact and relationship management
• Maintain donor records and data integrity in DonorPerfect
• Execute timely and thoughtful donor acknowledgments
• Assist in stewardship efforts that ensure donors feel known and valued

Event Coordination

• Lead planning and logistics for major events (Legacy Dinner, donor receptions, etc.)
• Coordinate vendors, volunteers, and timelines
• Ensure excellence in execution from start to finish

Administrative & Systems Support

• Generate reports and assist with data tracking
• Support communication efforts (emails, mailings, campaign materials)
• Help maintain organized systems and processes across advancement

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, consistent communication with the Director of Advancement
• Earning stakeholder and community family confidence
• Strong follow-through and reliability
• A calm, organized presence in busy seasons
• A spirit of humility, teamwork, and shared ownership
• Advancement initiatives that run smoothly and reflect excellence

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Clear and proactive communicator
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Relational and team-oriented
• Experience in administration, events, nonprofit, or school setting preferred
• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Alignment with TCA's mission and Statement of Faith
• A heart for serving students, families, and the broader school community