Fundraising Project Coordinator

35 Driscoll Children's Hospital Development Foundation, INC.; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

35 Driscoll Children’s Hospital Development Foundation, INC. is seeking a Fundraising Project Coordinator to lead donor-funded initiatives and ensure funds are managed per gift agreements.

You will collaborate with Development Services, leadership, and hospital departments to move projects from inception to completion. Responsibilities include tracking donations, maintaining gift records in Raiser's Edge, and reporting on fund usage, while upholding confidentiality and professional standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Experience with budgets, reports, and account reconciliations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate donor-funded projects, including timelines, budgets, scope, action items, and progress tracking.
• Partner closely with the Development Services team, Development leadership, and hospital departments.
• Ensure donor wishes are carried out and donated funds are used in accordance with gift agreements, grant requirements, and hospital policies.
• Track donations, grants, restricted funds, project expenses, and related expenditures.
• Maintain accurate and current gift records in Raiser's Edge and the hospital’s accounting system.
• Prepare reports showing the status, availability, and use of donations and restricted funds.
• Build strong working relationships with department leaders, vendors, and other internal and external partners.

Skills

Project coordination

Budgeting

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

Job description

Where compassion meets innovation and technology and our employees are family. Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below. Position: Fundraising Project Coordinator Department: Development Services Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

At Driscoll Children’s Hospital, donor generosity helps bring meaningful projects to life—from building playgrounds and creating monuments to strengthening programs and resources for children and families throughout South Texas. We are seeking an organized, collaborative, and detail‑oriented Fundraising Project Coordinator to lead and coordinate donor‑funded projects from beginning to completion. This role ensures donor wishes are honored, funds are used appropriately, project requirements are met, and each initiative continues moving forward. This is a highly team‑oriented position that works closely with the Development Services team, Leadership, and departments throughout the Driscoll Health System. It’s a rewarding opportunity to build relationships across the organization and see donated funds become programs, spaces, and resources that directly benefit Driscoll patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate donor‑funded projects, including project timelines, budgets, scope, action items, and progress tracking.
• Partner closely with the Development Services team, Development leadership, and departments throughout the Health System.
• Ensure donor wishes are carried out and donated funds are used in accordance with gift agreements, grant requirements, and hospital policies.
• Track donations, grants, restricted funds, project expenses, and related expenditures.
• Help departments identify available gift funds and determine the appropriate steps for using those resources.
• Coordinate purchases, vouchers, approvals, fund releases, and other project‑related needs.
• Follow up with departments and project partners to ensure tasks are completed and projects remain on schedule.
• Reconcile gift accounts and research, resolve, or report discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and current gift records in Raiser’s Edge and the hospital’s accounting system.
• Prepare reports showing the status, availability, and use of donations and restricted funds.
• Communicate with departments when major gifts, grants, or endowments are received to support their areas.
• Lead the development and ongoing maintenance of a systemwide gift‑monitoring process.
• Build strong working relationships with department leaders, vendors, and other internal and external partners.
• Provide additional project and administrative support to the Development team as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four‑year college or university and five years of related experience or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience using Raiser’s Edge is a plus.
• Strong project coordination, organizational, and follow‑through skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience working with financial information, budgets, reports, and account reconciliations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to review gift agreements, interpret requirements, identify next steps, and solve problems.
• A high level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

If you enjoy bringing people together, keeping meaningful projects on track, and seeing donor generosity become something tangible for children and families, we would love to hear from you.

Driscoll Children’s Hospital and its specialty centers, urgent care centers, and after‑hours facility serve a vast area covering 31 South Texas counties. The hospital is a 191‑bed tertiary care center offering 32 medical and 13 surgical specialties. Combined with our non‑profit, community‑based Health Plan, Driscoll Health System is an exceptional workplace for anyone with a big heart and a drive for success. Smiles, hugs and a soothing touch are as much a part of Driscoll’s approach to treating children as is its advanced medical treatments and technologies. The core values at Driscoll Heath System are: Compassion, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. These values are exemplified through every position - from treating the most critical patients hands‑on, to maintaining a clean environment, to keeping the organization running from behind the scenes.

We invite you to learn about Driscoll’s rich history and explore the laidback lifestyle South Texas has to offer.