Development Coordinator

Brethren in Christ U.S.; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brethren in Christ U.S. seeks a Development Coordinator to oversee our development program at Upland Manor, soliciting gifts, planning events, producing fundraising materials, and engaging with current and prospective donors to align philanthropic interests with ministry priorities.

You will help identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts, working with the CEO and team to advance development goals and build lasting donor partnerships across individuals, churches, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s or relevant certification a plus.
• 1–3+ years in development, fundraising, or donor-focused roles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Project manage peer-to-peer fundraising events for the organization.
• Coordinate distinguished events (e.g., Annual Gala) and secure sponsorships.
• Oversee fundraising efforts including product sales, auctions, and donations.
• Collaborate with CEO to produce organizational collateral.
• Cultivate donor relationships with individuals, churches, and businesses.
• Maintain donor portfolios and run CRM reports.
• Contribute new ideas and strategies in development.
• Support development initiatives with leadership and staff.

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Donor relations

Fundraising

CRM management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree or related certification

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Connect Senior Services has been a non-profit serving seniors for over 50 years. We believe in the power of connection, joy, and faith to transform lives. We provide opportunities for seniors to experience these through a thriving community that provides housing, events, dining and need based services. We look to help eliminate food scarcity, social isolation, and to provide fair priced housing. We want people who are passionate about these same goals and our vision.

As our development coordinator you will oversee our development program: you will solicit gifts, plan and hold events, develop fundraising materials, and you will meet frequently with current and potential donors. Working each day to connect donors’ philanthropic interests with our ministry priorities, you will blend your professional knowledge, relationship building skills and talent with philanthropic strategies. The development officer will play a key role on our development program to help identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major gifts to Upland Manor.

Responsibilities

• Project manage peer-to-peer fundraising events for the organization
• Project manage distinguished events (ex. Annual Gala); coordinate volunteers, secure table sponsorships, etc.
• Assume full responsibility for various fundraising efforts including product sales, obtaining items for sale in auctions and acquiring donations
• Partner with CEO to generate organizational collateral
• Steward volunteers and elevate advocates to supporting fundraising events
• Manage individual donor portfolio utilizing CRM; maintain accurate data and run reports from system
• Acts as a thought leader in the development area and contributes new and innovative approaches or ideas
• Works closely with CEO and other team members to strategize & implement Development initiatives
• Cultivate relationships with donors (small and large), businesses and churches.
• Maintain development communications and social media platforms.
• Engage in regular development and leadership training.
• Participate and manage capital campaigns as needed.
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s or relevant certification, a plus
• 1-3+ years of professional experience in the development field, preferably event-, or individual-giving focused
• Advanced project management skills and ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with a solid track-record of following through on commitments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; written and verbal fluency, Spanish, or another language, a plus
• Willing and able to travel domestically, on occasion

Skills And Attributes

• High attention to detail and a high standard for quality work product
• Passion for superior customer service and flexibility to do what it takes to ensure customer satisfaction
• Comfort working in a periodic high-paced and high-workload environment
• Ability to manage a full email inbox and respond to emails in a timely manner
• Mission driven, enthusiastic, dependable, positive, self-starting