Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

Chambliss Center for Children; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Free telehealth

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising events, donor engagement, grant development, and community partnerships. This role blends relationship building with organized event planning to advance opportunities for children, youth, and families.

You will coordinate events from planning through execution, research grants, manage donor records, and represent Chambliss at community gatherings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, public relations, business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, marketing, communications, or event planning preferred.
• Grant writing and/or grant research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating fundraising events from planning through execution
• Research grant opportunities and assist with grant writing and reporting
• Maintain grant calendars, deadlines, and support documentation
• Serve as a point of contact for third-party fundraising partners
• Manage and grow the monthly giving program
• Prepare donor acknowledgments, impact reports, and donor communications
• Maintain accurate donor and gift records in the donor database
• Represent Chambliss Center at community events, networking opportunities, and tours
• Build positive relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Grant writing

Event planning

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, public relations, business, or related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chambliss Center for Children in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising events, donor engagement, grant development, and community partnerships. This role blends relationship building with organized event planning to advance opportunities for children, youth, and families.

You will coordinate events from planning through execution, research grants, manage donor records, and represent Chambliss at community gatherings.