Development Coordinator

Literacy Council of Frederick County; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsored health insurance

Simple IRA with 3% match

Paid parking

Job summary

The Literacy Council of Frederick County seeks a mission-driven, detail-oriented, part-time Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnerships. This role helps advance our mission of empowering adults through literacy and workforce development by strengthening the organization's funding base and community presence.

A candidate should be organized, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and enjoy working in a collaborative nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in development, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field.
• 1–3 years of fundraising, development, or nonprofit support experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; donor storytelling.
• Experience with donor databases/CRMs (Bloomerang, Salesforce) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing the organization’s annual fundraising plan.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Research prospective donors, sponsors, and partners.
• Assist in grant prospecting, proposals, and reporting.
• Maintain donor records in the CRM and process donations.
• Track donor engagement and giving trends.
• Coordinate fundraising events, campaigns, and outreach.
• Support event sponsorship outreach and follow-up.
• Contribute to development communications (email, social, print).
• Tell the Literacy Council’s impact through donor-focused messaging.
• Represent the organization at community events.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communic

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in development, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field

Tools

Donor databases/CRMs (Bloomerang, Salesforce)

Job description

Hourly Rate and Benefits: $25-$28/hour, Employer-sponsored health insurance, Simple IRA with 3% match, paid parking

Job Category, Schedule: Part-time, non-exempt, 20-32 hours a week, occasional evening hours, flexible schedule, some remote hours possible

The Literacy Council of Frederick County seeks a mission-driven, detail-oriented, part-time Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, and community partnerships. This role is essential to advancing our mission of empowering adults through literacy and workforce development by strengthening the organization’s funding base and community presence.

The ideal candidate is an organized relationship-builder who is passionate about education, equity, and community impact, and who thrives in a collaborative nonprofit environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of the organization’s annual fundraising plan
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship efforts
• Research and identify prospective donors, sponsors, and partners
• Assist in grant prospecting, proposal presentation, and reporting

Donor Relations & Database Management

• Maintain accurate donor records in the CRM system
• Process donations and generate timely acknowledgements
• Track donor engagement and giving trends
• Support donor communications, including newsletters and impact updates

Events & Campaigns

• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, campaigns, and community outreach activities
• Support event planning, sponsorship outreach, and follow-up
• Assist in managing peer-to-peer and annual giving campaigns
• Collaborate on development-related communications (email, social media, print materials)
• Help tell the story of the Literacy Council’s impact through donor-focused messaging
• Represent the organization at community events and networking opportunities as needed

Administrative Support

• Provide general administrative support to the development function
• Track fundraising metrics and assist with reporting for leadership and board
• Additional organizational support as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in development, nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit support
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience with donor databases/CRMs (e.g., Bloomerang, Salesforce, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines independently
• Passion for adult education, literacy, and community impact

About the Literacy Council of Frederick County

The Literacy Council of Frederick County provides adult learners with the reading, writing, English language, digital literacy, and workforce development skills needed to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals. Through community partnerships and learner-centered programs, we are building a stronger, more inclusive Frederick County.

The Literacy Council of Frederick County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.