Development & Special Events Coordinator
Full-Time | On-Site | Some Evenings Required
Reports to: President & CEO
Works Closely With: COO, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Development Manager
The Development & Special Events Coordinator supports the mission of Junior Achievement by managing donor recognition, supporting year-round stewardship coordination, implementing key fundraising and cultivation events, and ensuring consistent administrative systems across the development function. This full-time, on-site position plays a central role in donor engagement, event execution, data integrity, building-usage coordination, and organizational stewardship.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-driven, proactive, and excels in a fast-paced environment with multiple internal and external partners.
Key Responsibilities (and other duties as assigned)
Donor Stewardship & Recognition
1. Strengthened Donor Stewardship Coordination & Retention
· Timely and accurate acknowledgement of all gifts.
· Increased donor satisfaction based on event surveys and stewardship touchpoints.
· 1955 Society retention and engagement strengthened through high-quality stewardship coordination.
2. Successful Execution of High-Impact Events
· Bowl-A-Thon meets or exceeds participation and revenue benchmarks.
· Donor cultivation events result in measurable increases in giving, engagement, or pipeline momentum.
· Events consistently reflect JA values, branding, and excellence.
3. Increased Building Utilization & Positive Rental Experience
· Growth in revenue from Wang Experiential Learning Center rentals.
· High renter satisfaction reflected through feedback and repeat usage.
· Space managed with professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional stewardship coordination.
4. High-Quality Data Integrity & Reporting
· Salesforce - maintains accuracy in donor and event records.
· Development dashboards and reports kept updated for CEO, COO, and Board use.
· Data systems effectively support stewardship coordination and fundraising strategy.
5. Enhanced Board Support & Leadership Engagement
· Board meetings executed smoothly, with timely materials and clear communication.
· Board members report feeling informed, supported, and stewarded.
· Committee needs met with consistency and professionalism.
Qualifications
Full-Time | On-Site | Some Evenings Required
Reports to: President & CEO
Works Closely With: COO, Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, Senior Development Manager
The Development & Special Events Coordinator supports the mission of Junior Achievement by managing donor recognition, supporting year-round stewardship coordination, implementing key fundraising and cultivation events, and ensuring consistent administrative systems across the development function. This full-time, on-site position plays a central role in donor engagement, event execution, data integrity, building-usage coordination, and organizational stewardship.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-driven, proactive, and excels in a fast-paced environment with multiple internal and external partners.
Key Responsibilities (and other duties as assigned)
Donor Stewardship & Recognition
- Manage all donor recognition activities, including acknowledgement letters, giving-level recognition, and year-round stewardship coordination touchpoints.
- Coordinate all 1955 Society stewardship events, ensuring high-quality, mission-aligned experiences that deepen donor engagement.
- Support the Senior Development Manager in cultivating, stewarding, and retaining individual donors through personalized and systematic stewardship coordination.
- Coordinate all Bowl-A-Thon activities in partnership with the Senior Director of Corporate Partnerships, including team registration, communications, logistics, and day-of execution.
- Assist with additional fundraising events, receptions, open houses, and donor gatherings to support stewardship coordination and revenue growth.
- Provide on-site event support, including evenings and occasional weekends.
- Serve as the primary coordinator for all Wang Experiential Learning Center rentals, ensuring a high-quality visitor and renter experience.
- Manage scheduling, contracts, building access, and communications with renters.
- Work closely with the COO to ensure the building is properly maintained, prepared, and aligned with stewardship coordination for partner usage.
- Oversee all Salesforce usage for the development team, ensuring accurate data entry, reporting, dashboards, and stewardship documentation.
- Coordinate apps, databases, and technology systems that support donor engagement, event registration, fundraising operations, and stewardship coordination.
- Ensure accurate donor and event data for reconciliation, forecasting, and outcomes reporting.
- Coordinate all Board of Directors meeting logistics, including scheduling, communications, materials preparation, minute-taking, and meeting setup.
- Provide support for board committees as needed, reinforcing stewardship coordination with leadership-level volunteers.
1. Strengthened Donor Stewardship Coordination & Retention
· Timely and accurate acknowledgement of all gifts.
· Increased donor satisfaction based on event surveys and stewardship touchpoints.
· 1955 Society retention and engagement strengthened through high-quality stewardship coordination.
2. Successful Execution of High-Impact Events
· Bowl-A-Thon meets or exceeds participation and revenue benchmarks.
· Donor cultivation events result in measurable increases in giving, engagement, or pipeline momentum.
· Events consistently reflect JA values, branding, and excellence.
3. Increased Building Utilization & Positive Rental Experience
· Growth in revenue from Wang Experiential Learning Center rentals.
· High renter satisfaction reflected through feedback and repeat usage.
· Space managed with professionalism, efficiency, and exceptional stewardship coordination.
4. High-Quality Data Integrity & Reporting
· Salesforce - maintains accuracy in donor and event records.
· Development dashboards and reports kept updated for CEO, COO, and Board use.
· Data systems effectively support stewardship coordination and fundraising strategy.
5. Enhanced Board Support & Leadership Engagement
· Board meetings executed smoothly, with timely materials and clear communication.
· Board members report feeling informed, supported, and stewarded.
· Committee needs met with consistency and professionalism.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in fundraising, stewardship coordination, event planning, nonprofit administration, or related field.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Demonstrated comfort in a deadline-driven, mission-focused environment.
- Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work evenings for special events as needed.
- Professional, friendly, and donor-focused demeanor.
- Full-time, on-site role.
- Evening work required for special events and occasional weekend support.
- Collaborative team culture driven by mission, stewardship coordination, and community partnerships.
