Development Coordinator

Muse Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Muse Knoxville is seeking a Development Coordinator to support its fundraising and donor stewardship efforts. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to manage donor relationships while ensuring smooth operations for fundraising events. This full-time position requires excellent communication skills and experience in nonprofit development. The role offers a salary range of $45,000 - $48,000, with the potential for hybrid work arrangements. A passion for inspiring children through STEAM learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for Muse Knoxville’s mission to inspire children through play-based STEAM learning.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in nonprofit organizations, fundraising, development, or event coordination preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for Muse Knoxville’s capital campaign and expansion.
• Assist with donor communications and campaign tracking.
• Coordinate fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement events.
• Maintain donor recognition records and process donations.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Relationship-building

Attention to detail

Data management

Tools

Google Workspace

Blackbaud Altru

Job description

Muse Knoxville is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and relationship-focused Development Coordinator to support the museum’s fundraising, donor stewardship, and capital campaign efforts. This role plays a key part in advancing Muse Knoxville’s mission by ensuring donors, sponsors, and funders are meaningfully engaged, recognized, and stewarded.

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Development Coordinator will support daily development operations including donor database management, stewardship communications, grant applications and reporting, and coordination of annual sponsorships and operational gifts at the four-figure level or below. This role will also assist with planning, coordination, and logistical support of fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement events. Will support administrative efforts related to Muse Knoxville’s capital campaign and expansion into the Jacob Building.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who thrives in organized systems, enjoys relationship-building, and understands the importance of thoughtful donor stewardship, strong event execution, and accurate data management in a growing nonprofit organization.

SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday; Approximately 40 hours per week; occasional evening and weekend Opportunity to be a hybrid role, with supervisor approval.

STATUS

Full-Time; Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE

$45,000 - $48,000

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide administrative support for Muse Knoxville’s capital campaign and expansion into the Jacob Building
• Assist with campaign tracking, campaign committee support, donor records, pledge documentation, and recognition systems
• Support preparation of campaign materials, updates, and donor communications
• Help coordinate campaign-related meetings, reports, events, and stewardship activities
• Support and track timely donor and sponsor acknowledgments including thank-you letters, emails, and recognition lists
• Maintain donor recognition records including campaign recognition, annual reports, signage, and CRM/database
• Process donations, pledges, sponsorships, and related documentation
• Generate reports and data summaries to support fundraising strategy and leadership decision-making
• Support preparation of local grant applications and sponsorship requests
• Track deadlines, reporting requirements, and submission timelines
• Assist with grant reporting, impact documentation, and funder communications
• Assist with planning, coordination, and logistical support of fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement events

REQUIREMENTS

• Passion for Muse Knoxville’s mission to inspire children through play-based STEAM learning
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in nonprofit organizations, fundraising, development, philanthropy support, or event coordination preferred
• Comfort working with databases/CRM systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools (Google Workspace, Blackbaud Altru, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Professional and warm communication style when interacting with donors and community partners
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical donor stewardship
• Must pass a background check

DIRECT REPORTS

None