JOB SUMMARY: The Development Coordinator advances Goodwill Central Oklahoma’s mission by managing donor data, analyzing giving trends, and providing insights to optimize fundraising strategies. This role oversees donor database operations, tracks grant deadlines, and supports donor stewardship efforts while assisting with fundraising campaigns and event logistics. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in data management tools, and the ability to translate insights into actionable strategies. Additionally, this role involves drafting donor solicitation letters, stewardship materials, and impact reports.

Starting Pay: $24.04 per hour

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Donor Data Management & Analytics:

• Oversee and maintain donor management systems (e.g., Classy and DonorDock) to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Conduct regular data audits, segmentation, and analysis to inform fundraising strategies and improve donor engagement.
• Generate and present reports on donor retention, giving patterns, and campaign performance.

Grant Tracking & Deadline Management

• Maintain the grant calendar, ensuring timely submissions and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Assist in collecting data and supporting documentation for grant applications and reports.

Donor Stewardship & Communications

• Draft and refine donor solicitation letters, impact reports, and stewardship communications.
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgments and personalized engagement strategies.
• Maintain and update donor mailing lists to optimize outreach efforts.

Event & Campaign Support

• Assist in planning and coordinating donor-focused events, including donor tracking and post-event analysis.
• Provide administrative support for development campaigns and initiatives.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with donor management platforms (e.g., Classy, DonorDock, or similar) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nonprofit Management, Communications, Marketing, data analytics or a related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in donor database management, fundraising analytics or nonprofit development.
• Experience with donor management platforms such as Classy, DonorDock, or similar donor management systems preferred.
• Strong written and communication skills, with experience drafting donor facing materials.
• Excellent time management skills with ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Canva or Adobe Creative Suite for donor engagement materials, impact reports, and event collateral.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to our Mission and Live the Values
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Time Management
• Results Driven
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• The ability to speak comfortably in a public and/or private settings to engage donors
• Maintain a professional demeanor in all interactions
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships, and work cooperatively with individuals of varying personalities.
• Strong business acumen skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Sitting for periods of time; occasional bending, squatting, kneeling, stooping; good finger dexterity with repetitive motions; talking, hearing and visual acuity.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds at times without or with assistance.
• Occasional periods of frequent walking and standing.
• Employee is required to operate a computer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work in a climate-controlled atmosphere the majority of the time.
• Requires sitting for extended periods; occasional standing, bending, and walking.
• Ability to lift 15 pounds, with assistance.
• Works 40 hours per week or more when required.
• Requires availability to work a variable schedule with occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Occasional travel for donor meetings and events may be required.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.