Development Coordinator

Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship efforts. Responsibilities include maintaining donor records, coordinating events, and preparing communication materials.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Nonprofit Management or a related field and 1-3 years of experience in fundraising or nonprofit environments. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of fundraising, nonprofit, administrative, or related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate donor records and gift tracking in the donor database.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, donor receptions, and community engagement activities.
• Prepare correspondence, presentations, and development materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Donor database software

Job description

The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha offers an array of activities designed to meet the unique interests and needs of young people throughout the Kenosha community. Employees at the Club exhibit passion and commitment that helps our community thrive.

The Development Coordinator supports the organization’s fundraising, donor engagement, and stewardship efforts. This position is responsible for maintaining donor records, coordinating fundraising campaigns and events, preparing donor communications, tracking gifts and grants, and providing administrative support to ensure the success of the organization’s development initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, relationship-focused, possesses a positive attitude, is discrete and confidential and is passionate about advancing the mission of the organization.

Title

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Maintain accurate donor records and gift tracking in the donor database.
• Process donations and ensure timely gift acknowledgements and tax receipts.
• Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship, and recognition activities.
• Prepare donor reports, mailing lists, and prospect research.
• Support donor meetings by preparing materials, agendas, and follow-up communications.
• Coordinate annual fundraising campaigns and special appeals.
• Assist with sponsorship solicitations and donor outreach efforts.
• Track fundraising progress and prepare regular reports.
• Support grant administration by tracking deadlines, reporting requirements, and documentation.
• Research/cold calling

Event Coordination

• Plan and execute fundraising events, donor receptions, and community engagement activities.
• Coordinate event logistics, registrations, sponsorship fulfillment, and volunteer support.
• Manage event communications and post-event acknowledgments.

Administrative Support

• In partnership with Marketing, prepare correspondence, presentations, and development materials.
• Maintain filing systems and fundraising records.
• Coordinate development calendars and project timelines.
• Assist CEO with board and committee activities related to fundraising and development.

Marketing & Communications Support

• Assist with donor newsletters, impact reports, annual reports, and social media content.
• Help communicate organizational impact stories to donors and stakeholders.
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging in development communications.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Business, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of fundraising, nonprofit, administrative, or related experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and donor database software.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with donor stewardship and fundraising events.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fundraising principles and best practices.
• Experience working with volunteers, donors, and community partners.
• Relationship Building
• Communication
• Organization and Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Initiative and Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Confidentiality

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand while working at a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events.

If interested, send a completed application to [e-mail], attention Shari.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DISCLAIMER:
The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or to be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.