Donor & Events Coordinator — Fundraising Operations

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood seeks a Development Coordinator to drive day-to-day operations and donor support in Kansas. You will manage fundraising projects, maintain donor records in the CRM, and generate reports to guide financial decisions.

Responsibility includes coordinating events, processing donations, preparing acknowledgments, and partnering with Finance on reconciliation. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required to support fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related discipline preferred
• Minimum of three years of nonprofit development, fundraising operations, event management, project coordination, marketing, or a related field
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising/event management software (e.g., Neon, Raiser's Edge, OneCause, or similar CRM platforms)
• Demonstrated experience in volunteer management and social media management
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously
• Demonstrated success coordinating complex events and managing detailed logistics
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with tact and diplomacy
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and follow-through; ability to work independently
• Collaborative team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and a commitment to excellence
• Passion for Sherwood's mission and a commitment to creating exceptional donor and volunteer experiences
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends in support of fundraising events
• Reliable transportation and the ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational and administrative support to the Development function
• Coordinate multiple fundraising projects and timelines while tracking deliverables and deadlines
• Receive, process, and reconcile charitable contributions, pledges, sponsorships, and in-kind donations
• Maintain donor records in the CRM, ensuring timely gift entry and documentation
• Prepare donor and gift reports for Finance/QuickBooks reconciliation
• Generate donor reports, dashboards, and fundraising metrics for strategic decisions
• Prepare donor acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and stewardship communications
• Manage event logistics, guest registration, seating, and post‑event follow-up
• Coordinate auction items, platform setup, reporting, and event execution
• Collaborate with Finance on revenue reconciliation and budget tracking
• Identify volunteer needs and recruit volunteers from the community
• Assist with donor cultivation events and volunteer engagement activities
• Provide exceptional customer service to donors, volunteers, sponsors, and partners
• Regularly review and update the agency website and social media content
• Support the agency mission through miscellaneous duties as assigned

Skills

Donor relations

Event coordination

Project coordination

Social media management

Volunteer management

CRM management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Marketing/PR/Communications

Tools

Neon

Raiser’s Edge

OneCause

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Sherwood seeks a Development Coordinator to drive day-to-day operations and donor support in Kansas. You will manage fundraising projects, maintain donor records in the CRM, and generate reports to guide financial decisions.

Responsibility includes coordinating events, processing donations, preparing acknowledgments, and partnering with Finance on reconciliation. Occasional evenings/weekends may be required to support fundraising efforts.