Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

Harmony Project; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Project in Los Angeles is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising and donor relations under the Director of Development. You will help manage donor data, assist with campaigns, and help plan events that advance the organization's mission to expand access to higher education through music programs.

The role requires at least one year fundraising experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and donor databases such as Salesforce, Razors Edge, or

Qualifications

• AA degree in communication, public relations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 1 year of fundraising experience.
• Experience with donor management systems (Salesforce, Razors Edge, Blackbaud) is required.
• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Director of Development to plan donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship.
• Maintain donor databases and track interactions and contributions in systems like Salesforce and Blackbaud.
• Communicate with donors by in person, phone, and email.
• Prepare acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and other donor communications.
• Plan and assist fundraising events, including logistics and post-event follow-up.
• Research potential individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
• Support grant proposals, reports, and fundraising materials.
• Assist in online fundraising campaigns and keep donation records accurate.
• Travel for events as needed; assist with sponsorship letters and auctions.
• Coordinate with communications to ensure consistent donor messaging.
• Generate donor prospects lists and track results.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Passion for mission

Event coordination

Donor relations

MS Office

Education

AA degree in communication or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Razors Edge

Blackbaud

Job description

Harmony Project in Los Angeles is seeking a Development Assistant to support fundraising and donor relations under the Director of Development. You will help manage donor data, assist with campaigns, and help plan events that advance the organization's mission to expand access to higher education through music programs.

The role requires at least one year fundraising experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office and donor databases such as Salesforce, Razors Edge, or