Development Coordinator

NASCAR; Lorida (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The NASCAR Foundation is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising initiatives and help achieve annual revenue goals. This role manages online auctions, assists with fundraising events and donor engagement, coordinates volunteers, and maintains accurate fundraising data and reports.

You will work closely with the Development team to plan and execute campaigns, analyze donor trends, and ensure donor satisfaction while traveling occasionally to events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two to three years of experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with donors, partners, volunteers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and company-provided technology.
• Experience with CRM systems, database management, or data entry preferred.
• Ability to prepare reports and perform basic calculations (percentages, commissions, proportions).
• A passion for fundraising and donor engagement.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with internal teams, sponsors, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage The NASCAR Foundation’s online auction program: procure items, post items, closeout, fulfill, and ship.
• Prepare itineraries and communications for race-experience winners.
• Develop a bi-monthly newsletter for online auction donors.
• Maintain monthly sales records for entry into the Aegis CRM donor database.
• Identify and implement ideas to meet annual online auction revenue goals.
• Support fundraising events like Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament and other events.
• Assist with third-party fundraising events and silent auctions.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for at-track and off-track activities.
• Support major-gift, monthly-giving, and direct-mail initiatives via donor research and cultivation.
• Research prospective donors and compile data for donor-development efforts.
• Maintain donor relationships through thank-you notes and stewardship calls.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor engagement

Communication

Organization

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Job description

At NASCAR, you will work alongside passionate people creating experiences fans feel and helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

The NASCAR Foundation is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising initiatives and help achieve annual revenue goals. This position manages online auctions, assists with fundraising events and donor engagement, coordinates volunteers, and maintains accurate fundraising data and reports.

What You’ll Do

• Manage The NASCAR Foundation’s online auction program, including:
  • Procure auction items and experiences from race teams, drivers, tracks, industry partners, and other sources.
  • Prepare and post auction items and experiences on designated online storefronts.
  • Manage auction closeout, fulfillment, and shipping.
  • Prepare itineraries and communications for race-experience winners.
  • Develop a bi-monthly newsletter for online auction donors.
  • Maintain monthly sales records for entry into the Aegis CRM donor database.
  • Identify and help implement new ideas to achieve annual online auction revenue goals.
• Support the Development Team with the planning and execution of Foundation fundraising events, including the Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament, License to Drive, Taste of the 24, and other assigned events.
• Assist with third-party fundraising events, including securing donations and coordinating silent auctions.
• Recruit, coordinate, and expand volunteer participation in at-track and off-track fundraising programs.
• Assist with on-site Foundation booth activities at participating racetracks.
• Support major-gift, monthly-giving, and direct-mail initiatives through donor research, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Research prospective donors and compile data and reports to support donor-development efforts.
• Maintain donor relationships through thank-you correspondence, stewardship outreach, and solicitation calls.
• Compile fundraising and development reports and maintain accurate information in the Aegis CRM donor database.
• Provide support to the Director of Development, Development Manager, and other Foundation team members as needed.
• Assist with the supervision, training, and work direction of the Development Intern and at-track volunteers.
• Travel occasionally as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two to three years of experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, administration, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with donors, partners, volunteers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and company-provided technology.
• Experience with CRM systems, database management, or data entry preferred.
• Ability to prepare reports and perform basic mathematical calculations, including percentages, commissions, and proportions.
• A passion for fundraising and donor engagement.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal teams, corporate partners, sponsors, vendors, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow established procedures, and resolve routine issues independently.

Why The NASCAR Foundation?

The NASCAR Foundation works to improve the lives of children who need it most by supporting programs that provide access to healthcare and resources that help children thrive. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to that mission while engaging with donors, volunteers, industry partners, and race fans.

Behind every race weekend are talented people helping shape the future of sports and entertainment.

Our people are the key to our success. That is why we offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package focused on wellness, and opportunities to grow and develop both personally and professionally.

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