Development Coordinator

Chinati; Texas; On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employer sponsored 403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Wisconsin is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising initiatives and manage donor relations. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, assisting with events, and providing administrative support. Candidates should have 1-3 years' experience in a related field and excellent communication skills. A generous benefits package is offered, reflecting the organization’s commitment to its mission and the community it serves.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a nonprofit or administrative role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor databases preferred.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Commitment to professionalism and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor and member records in the CRM/database.
• Compile data for fundraising reports.
• Assist with mailings and membership renewals.
• Support planning of development events.
• Provide administrative support for donor stewardship.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Department: Development
Reports to: Director of Development

Overview
Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Coordinator will play a key role in development activities and provide administrative and operational support for Chinati’s fundraising and membership programs. The role focuses on maintaining accurate donor and member records, processing gifts, coordinating logistics for development events, and assisting with departmental communications. The Development Coordinator works closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure smooth operations and deliver excellent service to donors and members.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain donor and member records in the CRM/database; process gifts and pledges, and generate routine acknowledgments.
• Compile data for fundraising reports and reconciliations in collaboration with the Finance Department.
• Assist with mailings, appeals, and membership renewals, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
• Provide administrative support for donor stewardship, including benefit fulfillment and routine correspondence.
• Serve as a point of contact for donor and member inquiries, ensuring professional and timely communication.
• Support the planning and execution of development events by coordinating logistics, tracking RSVPs, and assisting with event‑day operations.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support fundraising and membership initiatives.
• Perform routine administrative tasks such as maintaining calendars, tracking deadlines, and preparing materials as directed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of Chinati.

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience in a nonprofit, museum, or related administrative role; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with donor databases (Raiser’s Edge or comparable CRM preferred).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
• Knowledge of or interest in contemporary art is a plus.

Terms
This is a regular, full‑time, non‑exempt, onsite position in Marfa, Texas. Regular work hours are 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Other weekend, holiday, and evening hours are required as needed.

The compensation for this role is $19 to $21 per hour. Chinati provides a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, paid time off and an employer sponsored 403(b) retirement plan. Chinati is a qualified employer for the public service loan forgiveness program.

To Apply
Email a cover letter and resume to [e-mail].

EOE Statement
The Chinati Foundation is a proud equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to age, color, national origin, ethnic origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, pregnancy, genetic information, familial or veteran status, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law in its employment policies. In addition, Chinati will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We strongly encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

About The Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati
In 1986, the artist Donald Judd (1928–1994) established The Chinati Foundation/La Fundación Chinati in Marfa, Texas, as a site for the permanent installation of large-scale works of art. It was Judd’s goal to bring art, architecture, and land together to form a coherent whole, and for a select group of artists to present work according to their own intentions. As an artist-created and artist-centered foundation, Chinati’s mission is to care for its collection and present it to a broad public; to build community and support artists through public programs, artist residencies, educational activities, and exhibitions; and to steward the architecture and the land that Judd conceived as integral to Chinati.