Donor Relations & Fundraising Communications Coordinator

Hamilton Families; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Hamilton Families in San Francisco seeks a Development & Communications Coordinator to support donor stewardship, communications, fundraising operations, and partnership development. You will help manage donor pipelines, events, and community engagement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance our mission.

The role reports to the Individual Giving Manager, working across the Development team to ensure data integrity, timely reporting, and effective donor communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant professional experience.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills; able to meet deadlines.
• Self-directed; able to take initiative and to work as a project leader or team member.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficient with donor database software; experience with Salesforce preferred.
• Sensitive to the needs of families experiencing homelessness.
• Passionate about the mission, vision, and values of Hamilton Families.
• Criminal background check, fingerprint imaging, TB clearance post offer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor, prospect, gift, pledge, volunteer, and in-kind records in Salesforce.
• Oversee gift processing and donor-related contributions with accurate records.
• Support reporting, monthly reconciliation, and audits with the Finance team.
• Manage online donation platforms and donor tools for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Prepare gift acknowledgements and donor communications.
• Assist with donor meeting materials, briefings, and fundraising reports.
• Research prospective donors and partners aligned with fundraising priorities.
• Support team administration and calendars.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Salesforce experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Hamilton Families in San Francisco seeks a Development & Communications Coordinator to support donor stewardship, communications, fundraising operations, and partnership development. You will help manage donor pipelines, events, and community engagement while collaborating with cross-functional teams to advance our mission.

The role reports to the Individual Giving Manager, working across the Development team to ensure data integrity, timely reporting, and effective donor communications.