On-Site Development Coordinator — Campaign & Donor Relations

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide administrative, logistical, and fundraising support for the Development and Capital Campaign teams. The role focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship, event planning, and campaign reporting, with a strong emphasis on keeping processes organized and transparent.

Based on the description, the coordinator will handle meetings, prospect research, gift tracking, and coordination with the Database

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, or related field (equivalent experience considered)
• Experience in fundraising, development, or administrative support is preferred, particularly within a nonprofit organization.
• Knowledge of capital campaign processes and donor cultivation practices is a plus.
• Experience in prospect research (training provided) and event management is advantageous.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Level II Background Screening and Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) review in accordance with organizational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate meetings for campaign committees and subcommittees, including scheduling, preparing agendas and materials, recording minutes, and tracking follow-up assignments and deadlines.
• Manage calendars and coordinate donor cultivation activities, including meetings, campus tours, awareness gatherings, and other donor engagement opportunities.
• Assist with planning and executing fundraising events, campaign activities, donor recognition events, and special projects, including invitations, RSVPs, logistics, and materials.
• Conduct prospect research and maintain accurate tracking of donor prospects, cultivation activities, solicitation outcomes, pledges, and next steps.
• Assist with preparing campaign reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials for department leadership, the CEO, board members, and campaign committees.
• Support Database Manager with gift entry and donor stewardship through timely acknowledgments, thank-you communications, recognition activities, and follow-up with donors.
• Assist with fundraising initiatives, including sponsorships, annual giving, monthly giving, in-kind solicitations, and third-party fundraising events.
• Serve as a liaison for businesses, community groups, volunteers, and individuals conducting fundraising activities on behalf of the Coalition.
• Provide administrative support, including correspondence, scheduling, maintaining records, monitoring the Coalition and Development inbox, and responding to inquiries or routing them to the appropriate staff.
• Assist with gift and sponsorship documentation, invoices, gift tracking, donor database updates, reporting, and mailing lists as needed.
• Provide occasional support for marketing and communications projects, including proofreading, gathering content, coordinating collateral, and assisting with campaign materials and website updates.
• Collaborate across departments to improve coordination, maintain organized systems, and support fundraising priorities.
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Discretion and professionalism

Analytical and data reporting

Written and interpersonal comms

Collaboration / teamwork

Physical lifting 25 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Nonprofit experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DonorPerfect

Job description

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide administrative, logistical, and fundraising support for the Development and Capital Campaign teams. The role focuses on donor cultivation, stewardship, event planning, and campaign reporting, with a strong emphasis on keeping processes organized and transparent.

Based on the description, the coordinator will handle meetings, prospect research, gift tracking, and coordination with the Database