Development Coordinator

• Location 980 Washington Street,Suite 115,Dedham, MA, 02026,United States
• Base Pay $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt

About the Institute for Nonprofit Practice The Institute for Nonprofit Practice (INP) works to ensure that the nation’s nonprofit, public sector, and social impact leaders have the skills, knowledge, networks, and confidence to effectively lead, advance justice, and build a more equitable future for all. INP offers a suite of resources and programming, including management and leadership development, community convenings, network building, and robust alumni programming, all designed to build upon the knowledge, financial, and social capital of leaders at all career stages.

Our goals include amplifying the voices and talents of those historically underrepresented in nonprofit leadership working across all levels of organizations, and we welcome participants from all backgrounds who share this commitment and who feel they would benefit from our programs. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in the administration of our programs or in our employment practices.

Behind INP’s award‑winning programming to develop leaders and advance their organizational missions is an organizational culture that is thoughtful and attentive to its staff and faculty. A strong sense of community and values are key aspects of what makes working at INP unique.

The Development Coordinator will bring an existing foundation of development experience to the team and provide essential support to ensure INP is able to reach our ambitious fundraising goals. This role will join our team of development professionals and focus on prospect research, meeting preparation and follow‑up, drafting key correspondences, processing donations and ensuring timely gift acknowledgment, and supporting our annual cycle of fundraising campaigns and events.

The Development Coordinator must be able to integrate with interdepartmental team members, assess needs, and interact with a wide variety of internal and external constituencies at varying leadership levels.

Reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), the Development Coordinator will ensure INP’s development team is well supported with the information and materials required to manage the critical relationships we build with our partners and supporters. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong writing skills, and a commitment to excellence. This is a full‑time, exempt position.

• Provide administrative support to the Development Team in all aspects of donor meeting management including: research, preparing a variety of materials, drafting agendas and talking points, tracking upcoming meetings and required follow‑up, supporting involved staff and leadership in meeting preparation, coordinating meeting confirmation and follow‑up.
• Draft email correspondences for senior leadership to support stewardship and cultivation of donors and prospects.
• Conduct prospect research and elevate funding opportunities related to INP’s work.
• Utilize Salesforce and INP’s content storage platform to log and maintain detailed records of development activities and gather information for reporting.
• Partner with the CDO and team to coordinate and execute a variety of “moves management” activities that drive donor and prospect cultivation and solicitation strategies.

• Support the creation and dissemination of appeals, both in print and via various platforms such as Eventbrite, Mail Chimp, Paperless Post, etc.
• Attend select development strategy meetings and serve as primary note‑taker to log, identify, and prioritize next steps.
• Support with logistics associated with multiple special events, including the creation of invitation lists, mailings, registration management, special guest management, event promotions, and post‑event follow‑up.
• Maintain a regular in‑office presence of two days per week, with additional in‑person availability as needed to support team priorities and operational needs.
• All other duties as…