Development Coordinator - Donor Relations & Campaigns

Historic Jamestowne; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Historic Jamestowne is seeking a Development Coordinator to advance fundraising and donor engagement. You will coordinate direct-response campaigns, create donor communications, and maintain accurate donor records.

The role also oversees the Foundation’s volunteer program and supports development and education teams. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong written and verbal communication, and experience with donor CRM systems and fundraising operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, History, Archaeology, Communications, or a related field.
• Strong written and oral grammar and communication skills; proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, or development operations; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with development colleagues and vendors to implement direct-response fundraising campaigns.
• Oversees Jamestown Legacy Society program, including mailings, donor recognition, and planned gifts documentation.
• Partners with the Development Writer to develop persuasive fundraising appeals and multichannel campaigns.
• Coordinates donor engagement across multiple channels to grow monthly sustainer program and donor retention.
• Maintains donor database integrity, processes gifts, imports data, updates contacts, and generates reports.
• Manages the Foundation’s volunteer program, including recruitment, onboarding, and event coordination.
• Provides administrative support to Development and Education teams and assists with donor visits and cultivation events.

Skills

Donor relations

CRM software

Word

Excel

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Historic Jamestowne is seeking a Development Coordinator to advance fundraising and donor engagement. You will coordinate direct-response campaigns, create donor communications, and maintain accurate donor records.

The role also oversees the Foundation’s volunteer program and supports development and education teams. Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in a related field, strong written and verbal communication, and experience with donor CRM systems and fundraising operations.