Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Hudson County; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boys & Girls Club of Newark is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising by managing donor records, drafting communications, and assisting with grants. This full-time, on-site role is based in Newark, NJ and collaborates with program and finance staff to tell impact stories.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, communications, and project management skills, experience with donor databases or CRMs, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as Nonprofit Management, Communications, or Marketing) or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with office software, donor databases or CRM systems, and basic data tracking and reporting.
• Strong Communication and Writing skills for donor outreach, documentation, and storytelling.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage donor records and acknowledgments; ensure timely, accurate communications.
• Prepare donor communications, appeal letters, and impact reports.
• Assist with grant applications, reports, and donor stewardship activities.
• Plan and coordinate events, campaigns, and outreach activities with timelines and budgets.
• Collaborate with program and finance staff to gather data and success stories; draft marketing content.

Skills

Communication

Writing

Customer service

Project management

Fundraising

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Donor CRM

Job description

The Boys & Girls Club of Newark is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising by managing donor records, drafting communications, and assisting with grants. This full-time, on-site role is based in Newark, NJ and collaborates with program and finance staff to tell impact stories.

The ideal candidate will have strong writing, communications, and project management skills, experience with donor databases or CRMs, and a bachelor’s degree in a related field.