Development Coordinator

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR); United States; 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 fundraising data.

You will work with the Development Team to plan events, engage donors, and ensure accurate reporting while upholding NASCAR's values and mission. This position involves some travel and on-site activity at events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two to three years of fundraising, sales, marketing, administration, or related field experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication with donors, partners, volunteers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Procure auction items and experiences from race teams, drivers, tracks, partners, and other sources.
• Prepare and post auction items 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 CRM donor database.
• Identify and implement ideas to achieve annual online auction revenue goals.
• Support fundraising events includingLicense to Drive, Taste of the 24, and other events.
• Assist with third-party fundraising events, including donations and silent auctions.
• Recruit and coordinate volunteers for at-track and off-track programs.
• Assist with on-site Foundation booth activities at racetracks.
• Support major gifts, monthly giving, and direct-mail initiatives through donor research, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Research prospective donors and compile data to support donor development.
• Maintain donor relationships through thank-you notes and stewardship outreach.
• Compile fundraising and development reports and maintain donor data in the CRM.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Donor engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

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

• 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.

NASCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to conducting recruitment and hiring activities in a fair, ethical, and legally compliant manner. In support of this commitment, all employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, skills, experience, and performance, and are made without discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including socioeconomic, marital, parental, or caregiving status.

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states. For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com,

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