Philanthropy Coordinator

The Rome Group; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Work from home option

Job summary

Oasis Institute seeks a Development Coordinator to support the development team and bridge strategy with day-to-day execution. The role oversees direct mail appeals and Donor Perfect CRM activities, ensuring timely donor acknowledgments and strong reporting for the Oasis network.

You will assist with grant content, narrative proposals, and donor communications, while coordinating cross-functional efforts with marketing and program teams. Flexible work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0-2 years related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Very strong attention to detail and deadline-driven.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely gift acknowledgement for St. Louis gifts.
• Serve as main point of contact for Donor Perfect CRM; support reporting and training.
• Assist with gathering content for grants and reports for St. Louis and Oasis network; draft narratives.
• Provide individual donor support and follow-up.
• Coordinate direct mail appeals and cultivation activities across the network.
• Collaborate with marketing and program teams on donor engagement projects.
• Support special campaigns and events as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MailChimp

Constant Contact

Canva

Job description

Development Coordinator

What is Oasis?

Oasis is a national nonprofit organization based in St. Louis, dedicated to enriching the lives of adults aged 50 and older through lifelong learning, health and wellness programs, and meaningful community engagement. For more than 40 years, Oasis has been a leader in reducing social isolation and fostering connection by offering dynamic classes and activities—from arts and history to technology, fitness, current events, and volunteer opportunities. With seven locations and a presence in over 200 communities across 47 states, Oasis works in partnership with more than 800 organizations nationwide. Our national office, St. Louis Oasis, not only delivers high-impact programs locally but also provides strategic and operational support to Oasis Centers across the country. Joining the Oasis team means being part of a mission-driven organization that is redefining aging—empowering older adults to stay curious, active, and connected.

Oasis and BJC HealthCare: A Unique and Valuable Partnership
Although Oasis became an independent nonprofit organization in 1998, our roots with Barnes-Jewish Hospital (BJH) run deep—and our partnership remains strong. Through a long-standing agreement, Oasis Institute staff based in St. Louis are employed by BJH and fully integrated into the BJC HealthCare System. As a result, Oasis team members enjoy access to BJC’s comprehensive benefits package, including health, retirement, and wellness programs. Oasis reimburses BJH for 100% of employee salary and benefits, ensuring a seamless and fully funded employment model. Beyond this structure, Oasis is proud to serve as a strategic partner to BJC’s Community Health Improvement (CHI) department. Together, we deliver impactful programs for older adults across the BJC service area, with a focus on advancing health equity in underserved communities.

Purpose

St. Louis Oasis seeks a strategic and mission-driven Development Coordinator to support the development team and serve as a critical link between organizational strategy and day-to-day execution. The Development Coordinator will oversee direct mail appeals, manage the Donor Perfect database, and ensure timely acknowledgement of donors. This position also provides support and guidance to the Oasis national network, to help them meet their fundraising goals.

Pay Range: $21.58/hr – $35.84/hr ($44,886-$75,547)

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage timely gift acknowledgment process for St. Louis, including timely and accurate acknowledgment of all gifts.

· Serve as main point of contact for Donor Perfect CRM system, supporting St. Louis and the Oasis network with reporting, training, and troubleshooting the database.

· Support with gathering content for grant applications and reports for St. Louis and the Oasis network, including working with program teams to gather data and relevant programmatic updates, preparing first drafts of narrative proposals and reports to funders, assisting with gathering other documentation needed for grants such as attachments and other requirements, and assistance with packaging/uploading grant applications and reports for submission.

· Provide individual donor support, serving as the first point of contact for donors and assisting with donor follow-up.

· Assist with operational logistics for individual giving including coordinating the spring and fall direct mail appeal process for St. Louis and the Oasis network and coordinating different cultivation and stewardship activities throughout the year.

· Collaborate cross-functionally with the marketing and program teams on projects related to donor engagement and stewardship.

· Support the development team with special projects and campaigns as needed throughout the year (activities related to events, major gifts, planned giving, online campaigns, etc.).

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Required

· Bachelor’s degree

· 0-2 years related experience

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

· Exceptional attention to detail

· Ability to meet deadlines

· Able to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environment

· Maintains a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and contributes constructively to a supportive team environment.

Preferred:

– Experience with writing (grant, fundraising, marketing, etc.)

– Proficiency with email tools such as MailChimp/Constant Contact

– Experience using Canva or similar graphic design tools/software

Benefits:

Comprehensive Medical, dental, vision, and Life Insurance

Annual 4% Automatic Retire Contribution

401(k) w/ Employer match

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time

Opportunity to work from home and in-office

As described above, employees of The Oasis Institute are leased from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, part of the BJC HealthCare organization. The BJC job description for the Oasis Development Coordinator is DIFFERENT from the Oasis description. The difference is for clerical purposes only to meet the requirements of BJC’s HR system. The Oasis Development Coordinator role will not interact with BJC hospital staff despite what the description on BJC’s site states.