Development Operations & Donor Data Coordinator

Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403B Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall is seeking a Coordinator, Development Operations in Hartford, CT. The role supports the Development team by handling daily gift entry, donor data integrity, and related operational tasks to help reach fundraising goals and enhance donor experiences.

Responsibilities include gift processing, reporting, pledge management, and donor communications, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and teamwork in a nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• One year of high-volume, accurate data entry experience preferred.
• College degree preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word; familiarity with fundraising platforms such as Paciolan or Salesforce preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills and superior attention to detail.
• Effective communication with colleagues and donors.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily gift processing, including collecting and entering all donations, processing credit card transactions and preparing cash receipts for deposit with accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and analyze supporting documentation to determine appropriate campaigns, funds, and appeals for each gift; ensure alignment with donor intent and internal guidelines.
• Prepare a Daily Gift Report detailing daily activity and assessing performance against fundraising goals.
• Generate pledge reminder lists and coordinate with Development colleagues for distribution as part of pledge management.
• Generate, print, and mail acknowledgment letters to donors; maintain timely and accurate donor communications.

Skills

Data entry

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Paciolan

Salesforce

Job description

Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall is seeking a Coordinator, Development Operations in Hartford, CT. The role supports the Development team by handling daily gift entry, donor data integrity, and related operational tasks to help reach fundraising goals and enhance donor experiences.

Responsibilities include gift processing, reporting, pledge management, and donor communications, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and teamwork in a nonprofit environment.