Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Job Type: Full‑Time

Pay: $50,000 - $65,000 based on experience

Location:

Augusta, Georgia

Work Model:
On‑site

Reports To:

Executive Director

Bridge Builder Communities (BBC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young adults aging out of foster care by providing affordable housing in a secured tiny home village, life skills development, mental health counseling, and workforce readiness programs. Our vision is to build a thriving community where every young adult has the support and resources needed to transition successfully into independence.

We offer a collaborative, mission‑driven, and high‑energy environment for those passionate about community impact and social change.

Founded in 2020, BBC has spent its early years bringing our transformative tiny home village from concept to construction. With the village slated for completion in August 2026 we are now building the team that will launch our programs on October 1, 2026.

The Development Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the success and sustainability of the organization through effective fundraising and donor management. This position is responsible for a range of functions, including donor stewardship, fundraising support, gift processing, centralized customer relationship management (CRM) system coordination, event coordination, and marketing and digital communications. The Development Coordinator works closely with the leadership team, board members, and volunteers to plan and implement fundraising strategies, cultivate relationships with donors, and manage donor databases.

Productive collaboration with the leadership team and staff is critical, as is effective and timely communications with staff, donors, and community partners. The Development Coordinator position requires discretion, professionalism, and empathy in all aspects of their work.

• Maintain accurate donor and partner records within relevant databases
• Segment mailing lists and produce customized donor reports
• Process gifts and donations
• Ensure timely completion of donor acknowledgements
• Troubleshoot donor concerns and donor support inquiries

• Create, schedule, and post content to Facebook, Instagram, Linked In, and via email campaigns
• Monitor social media engagement and respond to audience interactions
• Update website event listings and related content
• Support brand awareness efforts alongside the leadership team
• Assist with the implementation of fundraising campaigns and support direct solicitation
• Coordinate the planning and execution of special events, including managing logistics, external vendors, and volunteers
• Oversee the work of volunteers involved in fundraising efforts and provide quality control and assurance

• Organizational Excellence:
  Manages multiple priorities with precision and efficiency, maintaining high standards of accuracy, follow‑through, and professionalism.
• Proactive Support:
  Anticipates the needs of the leadership team and takes initiative to streamline processes, coordinate priorities, and resolve issues before they escape.
• Independent Judgment:
  Works with minimal supervision, exercising discretion and sound judgment in managing confidential and time‑sensitive information.
• Communication & Coordination:
  Communicates clearly and effectively across all levels of the organization; ensures timely and accurate information flow between leadership, staff, board, and external partners.
• Problem‑Solving & Adaptability:
  Demonstrates flexibility, resourcefulness, and thoughtful decision‑making in response to shifting priorities or unexpected challenges.
• Integrity & Confidentiality:
  Upholds the highest standards of ethics and discretion, handling sensitive materials and communications with trust and professionalism.
• Collaboration & Team Culture:
  Promotes an inclusive, respectful, and cooperative workplace that supports organizational development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Mission Alignment:
  Models BBC’s values of empathy, respect, and service in all interactions, contributing to a positive and…