Development Coordinator

ADL (Anti-Defamation League); Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ADL in Dallas seeks a Development Coordinator to provide admin and project support to the Development team, reporting to the Director of Development. This role involves donor coordination, Salesforce maintenance, and helping coordinate regional events.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, several years of admin or project-management experience, strong communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects on tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Know and understand Salesforce and other online platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Development team in donor fundraising efforts.
• Maintain Salesforce records and generate reports.
• Lead project management initiatives for the team.
• Coordinate requests from Donor Experience and Philanthropic Service teams.
• Arrange travel, meetings, and expense reports.
• Support donor materials and event coordination.
• Foster teamwork and a positive work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Salesforce knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Development Coordinator

Job Locations: US-TX-Dallas

Job ID: 2026-3013

Category: Development

Type: Regular Full-Time

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Development Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: Near an ADL office in the Texas Region

Grade/Class: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Provide a broad range of administrative and project management support to the Director of Development and Development team.

Responsibilities

Primary:

• Support the Development team in all of the efforts that go into securing support from individual donors.
• Assist Development team with Salesforce database entries, routinely update and correct database records.
• Spearhead project management for the Development team.
• Support the coordination of requests from the Donor Experience and Philanthropic Service team – especially as relates to regional or divisional events, stewardship, etc.
• Secure fundraising reports and other database reports as requested by Development team.
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors.
• Handle administrative details associated with development-related volunteer leadership committees or donor meetings.
• Assist with the adaptation of donor-facing materials, adapting communications from stewardship and other functions
• Provide administrative support for travel arrangements, meeting preparation, donor meeting scheduling, expense reports, etc.
• Maintain a positive, professional work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork with colleagues.

Secondary:

• Support fundraising events on event-day and other event prep duties as requested.
• Assist with gift processing to support the accurate and prompt recording of donations.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written presentation skills are needed.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills including the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to complete projects on deadline.
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Know and understand Salesforce and other online platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has several years of development team administrative or project management experience or relevant for-profit experience.

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.

Work Environment:

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.

Compensation:

• This position has a salary range of $55,000 to $62,000. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Dallas, Texas. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.

ADL aims to create a working environment where every employee can thrive professionally. Our mission-driven work is best accomplished in an environment that supports belonging and inclusion. ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages people of all races, religions, nationalities, genders, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact the People & Culture department at [e-mail].

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.