Donor Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity Sponsored Ministries Inc; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful fundraising work

Collaborative environment

Professional development opportunities

Donor-community engagement

Job summary

St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin seeks a Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor data management, and campaign execution. You will process donations, maintain donor records, and generate acknowledgments, reports, and communications to donors.

The role requires accuracy, organization, and comfort with data, donors, and staff. Opportunities for professional growth and a mission-driven team environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of administrative support, data entry, fundraising, development operations, or a related field.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred.
• Proficiency with technology and AI tools is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze donor data, track fundraising performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new software and systems.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Professional, positive, and customer-service-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming donations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Enter and maintain donation and donor information in the organization's database.
• Generate donor acknowledgements, tax receipts, and related correspondence.
• Maintain accurate donor contact information, gift history, preferences, and records.
• Perform regular database audits and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with reconciling donation records with Finance and accounting reports.
• Respond to questions from donors, staff, and other stakeholders regarding donations and development processes.
• Prepare donor lists, mailing lists, campaign reports, and fundraising performance summaries.
• Assist with database management, including imports, exports, segmentation, and fund/coding maintenance.
• Support fundraising campaigns, appeals, events, donor meetings, and community outreach programs.
• Assist with planning and executing fundraising events and donor engagement activities.
• Research, prepare, submit, track, and report on grants.
• Assist with donor correspondence, newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications.
• Work with leadership and the Development team to support donor cultivation and stewardship strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve donation processing, database efficiency, and development operations.
• Assist with tracking fundraising activities and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor and organizational information.
• Participate in department meetings, training, and other organizational activities.

Skills

Data analysis

Donor relations

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Business/Nonprofit degree

Tools

CRM software

Database management

Job description

St. Paul Elder Services in Kaukauna, Wisconsin seeks a Development Coordinator to support fundraising operations, donor data management, and campaign execution. You will process donations, maintain donor records, and generate acknowledgments, reports, and communications to donors.

The role requires accuracy, organization, and comfort with data, donors, and staff. Opportunities for professional growth and a mission-driven team environment are offered.