Development Coordinator

War Memorial Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

War Memorial Center in Milwaukee seeks a Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor engagement, and development activities. You will help maintain donor relationships, process donations, and assist with events and campaigns.

The role requires a proactive, organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about mission-driven work. Experience with donor databases and Microsoft Office is important for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with donor databases such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar CRM systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Experience in nonprofit development operations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain donor and constituent databases.
• Process donations, acknowledgments, and donor correspondence.
• Prepare fundraising materials, reports, mailing lists, and communications.
• Support fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and donor stewardship activities.
• Assist with donor research and grant-related administrative support.
• Coordinate memorial and tribute giving programs.
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, filing, mailings, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with fundraising and special event logistics and onsite support.
• Generate reports and analyze donor and fundraising data.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Nonprofit experience

Problem solving

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

A respected nonprofit organization is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor engagement, and development activities. This position plays a key role in maintaining donor relationships, supporting fundraising initiatives, managing donor records, and assisting with special events and campaigns.

The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about supporting mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain donor and constituent databases
• Process donations, acknowledgments, and donor correspondence
• Prepare fundraising materials, reports, mailing lists, and communications
• Support fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and donor stewardship activities
• Assist with donor research and grant-related administrative support
• Coordinate memorial and tribute giving programs
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, filing, mailings, and recordkeeping
• Assist with fundraising and special event logistics and onsite support
• Generate reports and analyze donor and fundraising data

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with donor databases such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar CRM systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently as well as collaboratively
• Experience in nonprofit development operations strongly preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Professional, dependable, and customer-service oriented
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively
• Comfortable interacting with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys meaningful work and contributing to the success of a mission-focused organization.

Competitive compensation and benefits package offered.