Donor Relations & Development Coordinator

War Memorial Center; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

War Memorial Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor engagement, and development activities. The role emphasizes maintaining donor relationships, processing donations, and assisting with events and campaigns.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting mission-driven work in a nonprofit setting. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or nonprofit administration.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with donor databases such as Blackbaud Raiser's Edge or similar CRM systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Experience in nonprofit development operations strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain donor and constituent databases
• Process donations, acknowledgments, and donor correspondence
• Prepare fundraising materials, reports, mailing lists, and communications
• Support fundraising campaigns, sponsorships, and donor stewardship activities
• Assist with donor research and grant-related administrative support
• Coordinate memorial and tribute giving programs
• Provide administrative support including scheduling, filing, mailings, and recordkeeping
• Assist with fundraising and special event logistics and onsite support
• Generate reports and analyze donor and fundraising data

Skills

Donor databases

Fundraising

Communication

Organization

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge

Excel

Outlook

Job description

War Memorial Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor engagement, and development activities. The role emphasizes maintaining donor relationships, processing donations, and assisting with events and campaigns.

The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting mission-driven work in a nonprofit setting. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.