Development Coordinator: Donor Relations & Fundraising

Center for Science in the Public Interest; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Healthy working environment

Job summary

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide research, administrative and logistical support to CSPI’s donor fundraising programs. This role reports to the Director of Development and collaborates with development staff and senior leadership.

Essential duties include donor outreach, calendar management, donor database administration, and preparation of fundraising materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least one year of fundraising and development experience desirable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong research skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director and fundraisers in outreach and donor solicitation.
• Maintain department calendar including donor mailings, foundation deadlines, and travel.
• Manage the department’s donor database and interface with communications programs.
• Provide administrative support including correspondence, alerts, filing, and scheduling.
• Assist donors with donations, subscriptions, and gift subscriptions for $500+ donors.
• Manage gift acknowledgement process for $500+ donors.
• Prepare weekly deposits with Finance for tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate fundraising mailings and events with staff and funders.
• Assist in drafting reports and proposals for funding sources.
• Support board materials preparation three times per year.
• Help research individual donors and foundations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Research skills

Discretion and judgment

MS Office (Word, Excel)

CRM systems experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

Job description

The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide research, administrative and logistical support to CSPI’s donor fundraising programs. This role reports to the Director of Development and collaborates with development staff and senior leadership.

Essential duties include donor outreach, calendar management, donor database administration, and preparation of fundraising materials.