Development Coordinator

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with an employer HSA

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is seeking a Development Coordinator to propel fundraising and donor engagement across our community. Reporting to the Development Director, you will help meet financial goals through donor stewardship, campaigns, events, and behind-the-scenes coordination.

You’ll maintain donor records, support campaigns, and cultivate lasting relationships while coordinating budgets and administration.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising or donor engagement is preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate donor records and track donations, pledges, sponsorships, and fundraising revenue.
• Support fundraising campaigns and events, including logistics, materials, invitations, and coordination with internal teams.
• Help identify and engage prospective donors, sponsors, and supporters through research and outreach.
• Create solicitation letters, proposals, acknowledgments, reports, and other fundraising communications.
• Provide timely, personalized donor recognition and help cultivate lasting relationships with supporters.
• Assist with fundraising budgets, expense reconciliation, and other administrative needs that keep development activities running smoothly.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Donor relations

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Donor management databases

Job description

Turn relationships into meaningful impact.

Description

As our Development Coordinator, you’ll help fuel the fundraising and donor engagement efforts that make compassionate animal welfare work possible throughout our community.

The Development Coordinator supports the development team in meeting the organization’s financial goals through thoughtful donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, events, and strong behind-the-scenes coordination. Reporting to the Development Director, this role combines relationship-building, organization, communication, and attention to detail to help strengthen our donor community and expand support for our mission.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain accurate donor records and track donations, pledges, sponsorships, and fundraising revenue.
• Support fundraising campaigns and events, including logistics, materials, invitations, and coordination with internal teams.
• Help identify and engage prospective donors, sponsors, and supporters through research and outreach.
• Create solicitation letters, proposals, acknowledgments, reports, and other fundraising communications.
• Provide timely, personalized donor recognition and help cultivate lasting relationships with supporters.
• Assist with fundraising budgets, expense reconciliation, and other administrative needs that keep development activities running smoothly.

What You’ll Bring

You’re organized, collaborative, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while maintaining excellent attention to detail. You communicate effectively in writing and in person, enjoy building relationships, and can work confidently with donors, volunteers, business partners, and colleagues. You’ll bring a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of nonprofit experience, and strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, donor management databases, and related software.

Preferred, but not required: Bilingual English/Spanish skills and previous fundraising experience.

What We Offer

We offer medical insurance with an employer HSA contribution option, vision insurance, dental insurance, a retirement plan with employer matching contribution, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Why Work With Us?

This is an opportunity to build your development experience while contributing to work that has a direct impact on animals and the people who care about them. You’ll collaborate across marketing, volunteer engagement, and development while helping grow the community of donors and supporters who make our lifesaving work possible. You’ll join a mission-focused organization where professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and compassionate service matter.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, non-exempt position that is primarily desk- and office-based, with active involvement in fundraising events and meetings. The role requires regular communication and collaboration with donors, volunteers, colleagues, and community partners. Candidates must be able to pass a Washington State Patrol background check and have or be able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

About the Company

Our Mission is to build a safer, more supportive community for pets and people.