Development Coordinator

Family Promise of Spokane; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid sick leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Family Promise of Spokane is seeking a Development Coordinator for our on-site team in Spokane, WA. You will manage donor communications, keep CRM records updated, and support fundraising events, grants, and reporting to advance our mission of ending homelessness for local families.

The role blends relationship-building with data-driven tasks and requires 1–3 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong writing and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, development, or event coordination.
• Nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience writing donor communications, grant support materials, or impact reports.

Responsibilities

• Engage and thank our supporters and serve as the main contact for development activities.
• Maintain donor database (CRM) accuracy and confidentiality; enter gifts and interactions promptly.
• Coordinate donor acknowledgments and stewardship to keep supporters connected.
• Create donor communications, impact stories, and campaign updates reflecting our DEI commitments.

Skills

Fundraising experience

Donor relations

Event coordination

Communication writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or related field

Tools

Bloomerang/Salesforce CRM

Job description

NOW HIRING

Development Coordinator

Where: Family Promise of Spokane, 2002 E. Mission Ave., Spokane, WA | On-site

Status: Non-Exempt/Full-time Reports To: Manager, Development

Pay: $25/hr to $30/hr DOE

Help us make sure no child ever experiences homelessness

Family Promise of Spokane (FPS) equips families and the Spokane community to end homelessness, because no child should ever experience homelessness. Last year we served over 1,180 families through our emergency shelter, housing support, and programs that help families stay housed with a 98% success rate.

If you love connecting with people, pay attention to the details, and want to know that your work matters and is making a huge difference. Here, it definitely does! As a Development Coordinator, this isn’t a desk job, you will be the bridge between our community and the families we serve. The relationships you build with neighbors, donors, volunteers, civic leaders, and partners become the resources that carry guest families from homelessness to home.

What you’ll do

Engage and thank our supporters

• Serve as the main point of contact for development activities.
• Keep our donor database (CRM) accurate and confidential, entering every gift and donor interaction promptly.
• Coordinate donor acknowledgments and stewardship so supporters feel seen and stay connected.
• Create and send donor communications, impact stories, and campaign updates that reflect our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Bring people together through events and campaigns

• Plan, coordinate, and run fundraising events and community engagement opportunities, including some evenings and weekends.
• Help develop fundraising campaigns that grow engagement and revenue.

Support grants and reporting

• Support grant research, proposal tracking, and reporting so we meet every deadline and stay in compliance.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries for leadership and the board.

Work as one team

• Partner with our program teams so development work lines up with what families need and with our revenue goals.
• Carry our mission and core values into every conversation, inside and outside the organization.
• Follow our data security, donor confidentiality, privacy, and ethical fundraising standards.

What you’ll bring

• A bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant or lived experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, development, or event coordination. Nonprofit experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with donor management software or a CRM (such as Bloomerang, Salesforce, or similar).
• Experience writing donor communications, grant support materials, or impact reports.
• Event planning or project coordination experience.
• Strong emotional intelligence: you can handle sensitive conversations and build genuine relationships with empathy and professionalism.
• Excellent writing and speaking skills, including donor letters, email campaigns, and social media content.
• Strong organization and attention to detail. You can juggle priorities, meet deadlines, and keep records accurate.
• Comfort with Google Suites - Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slack, etc., and donor CRM software.
• A collaborative spirit and a habit of suggesting better ways to do things.
• A belief that no child should ever experience homelessness, and a commitment to lasting solutions.
• Strong ties and network in the Spokane or surrounding communities.

What we offer

Full details provided in the FPS Employee Handbook

• Premera medical, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision Insurance - Employer pays 100% of the premiums
• Colonial Life - Supplemental Insurance - Offers additional insurance options - Long-term disability, accident, hospital coverage, life insurance options, etc. - premiums paid through payroll deduction.
• 9 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays of your choice
• Up to 120 hours of vacation a year
• Up to 52 hours of sick leave a year
• Up to 5 days of bereavement leave per occurrence
• Meaningful work alongside a team that cares deeply about families in our community

Schedule and work environment

This is a full-time, on-site role based at our shelter, with work at other locations as needed. Some evenings and weekends are required for events and deadlines.

Our shelter is a fast-moving place. You may work with families and individuals going through trauma, mental health crises, or substance use, and you may be exposed to illness, pests such as bed bugs or lice, noise, and changing temperatures. Some work happens outdoors. The role involves frequent sitting, standing, twisting, pushing, pulling, walking, and climbing stairs, staying active for up to two hours at a time, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Requirements for employment

• Successfully pass a criminal background check before hire and consent annually, and complete the FPS hiring guidelines.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and valid auto insurance, may be required to drive on the job while meeting with donors, community partners, etc.

About The Organization

The work we do is important and so is doing them in alignment with core values. Our values aren’t posters on a wall. They shape how we treat families, each other, and every person who supports our work. The following are our five (5) Core Values, their definitions, and how they impact the work of a Development Coordinator here at FPS:

Being Radically Empathetic

We step into someone else’s shoes without judgment and meet people with dignity, humility, and deep listening.

In this role: Every donor, volunteer, and neighbor you meet is heard and treated with respect, and the stories you tell honor the families behind them.

Being Collaborative Stewards

We don’t just react, we design, we take smart risks, we use data and feedback, and always ask how to do it better.

In this role: You plan campaigns and events with intention, look at what the numbers and feedback tell you, and keep improving.

Being Curiously Accountable

We honor every dollar, every volunteer, and every partner, by working together, with trust, transparency, and accountability.

In this role: Every gift is recorded accurately, every supporter is thanked, and every grant report is on time.

Being Intentional Innovators

We ask questions, seek to understand, and own our impact – good or bad. We learn out loud and welcome accountability as a path to excellence.

In this role: You bring fresh ideas for engaging supporters, ask good questions, and own the results.

Being Compassionately Competitive

We care deeply and compete to lead, innovate, and deliver better outcomes. We are driven by purpose and love.

In this role: You bring heart and drive to growing the support that helps more families find a home.

For more information regarding FPS, please visit our website at www.familypromiseofspokane.org.

Family Promise of Spokane is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis protected by federal, state, or local law.