Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

LA Catholics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The USC Caruso Catholic Center seeks an Advancement & Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor relations, communications, events, and development operations. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer with strong technical skills and experience in donor database management, gift processing, financial reconciliation, and fundraising reporting.

This role requires accuracy, organization, and the ability to support a faith‑based community in a university setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in university advancement, nonprofit fundraising, development operations, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fundraising proposals, donor briefings, impact reports, and presentations.
• Draft and edit fundraising appeals, donor correspondence, and stewardship communications.
• Create and manage Mailchimp email campaigns, including audience segmentation and engagement tracking.
• Maintain accurate donor records in Raiser's Edge, including gifts, pledges, constituent information, and donor interactions.
• Enter and process donations, ensuring accurate data transfer with QuickBooks and Salesforce.
• Run and adapt Raiser's Edge queries and reports to track fundraising performance, giving history, pledges, campaigns, and donor engagement.
• Reconcile donor and gift information with financial records, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Manage donor acknowledgments and maintain accurate gift records.
• Plan and manage donor cultivation and stewardship events, including receptions, lunches, and alumni gatherings.
• Create and manage event invitations, email campaigns, audience lists, and follow-up communications through Mailchimp.
• Track RSVPs and maintain accurate guest and attendance records.
• Coordinate event logistics, including catering, venues, vendors, and guest communications.
• Manage event budgets, expenses, and post‑event follow‑up.

Skills

Donor relations

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Microsoft Excel

Mailchimp

AI Platforms

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Canva

Google Workspace

QuickBooks

Salesforce

Job description

The USC Caruso Catholic Center seeks an Advancement & Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor relations, communications, events, and development operations. The ideal candidate is an excellent writer with strong technical skills and experience in donor database management, gift processing, financial reconciliation, and fundraising reporting.

This role requires accuracy, organization, and the ability to support a faith‑based community in a university setting.