Donor Relations & Development Coordinator

Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Federal Holidays

Weather related closings

Medical/Dental/Life Insurance

401k with Employer Match

OSHA and Mandated Reporter Training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is seeking a Development Coordinator in Stamford, CT to support the development team with gifts processing, donor acknowledgments, and event planning. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and collaborates with program staff to ensure timely donor acknowledgments and accurate records.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a mission-driven nonprofit.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of administrative or operations experience in nonprofit/education/mission-driven setting.
• Working knowledge of a CRM or donor database; Salesforce experience preferred.
• Some experience with event planning or logistics coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Process donations and prepare tax receipts and acknowledgment letters.
• Update donor records to maintain contacts and accounts.
• Run lists and reports to support appeals, stewardship, and events.
• Provide logistical support for fundraising and donor events with the team and consultants.
• Coordinate corporate and community volunteer opportunities.
• Attend and support events; some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Process expenses and payments for the development team.
• Support team meetings and project tracking.
• Provide development-related administrative support to the CEO as needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Discreet

Donor relations

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CRM/donor database

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County (CLC) is seeking a Development Coordinator in Stamford, CT to support the development team with gifts processing, donor acknowledgments, and event planning. The role reports to the Chief Development Officer and collaborates with program staff to ensure timely donor acknowledgments and accurate records.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a mission-driven nonprofit.