Development Coordinator, Fundraising & Events

Summer Search; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 72,770 - 75,595; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with employer share

Dental, vision, FSA

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Job summary

Summer Search, a Bay Area nonprofit, is seeking a Development Coordinator to support stewardship, events, and development operations. This role offers exposure to donor communications, fundraising strategy, and cross-functional teamwork within a passionate, mission-driven team.

You will build skills in donor stewardship, event coordination, and reporting while supporting the Director of Development and collaborating with program and communications staff.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in a development role or supporting a fundraising team.
• Experience with donor communications, stewardship, and reporting is ideal.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Stewardship and donor communications for a small donor portfolio; ensure timely acknowledgments and renewals.
• Coordinate Bay Area fundraising events; manage logistics and post-event follow-up materials.
• Provide administrative and reporting support to the Director of Development; assist with data management and donor research.

Skills

Donor stewardship

Fundraising support

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM (preferred)

Excel

Job description

Summer Search, a Bay Area nonprofit, is seeking a Development Coordinator to support stewardship, events, and development operations. This role offers exposure to donor communications, fundraising strategy, and cross-functional teamwork within a passionate, mission-driven team.

You will build skills in donor stewardship, event coordination, and reporting while supporting the Director of Development and collaborating with program and communications staff.