Development & Engagement Coordinator

About the Institute for Nonprofit Practice

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 boldly advance their organizations and missions and build a more equitable future for all.

INP serves social impact leaders who are driving solutions to some of the most pressing issues of our time. Nonprofits constitute the third-largest sector of the U.S. workforce – nearly 1 in 10 workers – yet the sector continues to face a chronic deficit of investment in the people who power it. The types of peer-to-peer learning and exchanges that INP offers are needed more than ever as the sector wrestles with a set of challenges that have mounted over the past few years – including workforce shortages, high burnout and turnover rates, and a rising demand for services – that can significantly undermine organizational effectiveness.

With an 19-year track record of delivering programs that measurably increase leaders’ key leadership skills, confidence, and networks, INP is committed to meeting this moment by continuing to empower social impact leaders to adapt and thrive amidst these obstacles.

The Development & Engagement Coordinator plays an essential role in driving the Institute for Nonprofit Practice’s (INP) day-to-day fundraising operations. Working collaboratively with the entire development team, this role ensures INP has the resources it needs to deepen its impact and equip social sector leaders nationwide. You will play a critical, hands-on role in the administrative and operational execution of all giving streams—including individuals, corporations, and foundations—to ensure sustained growth and network engagement.

To thrive in this role, you must be exceptionally detail-oriented, operationally organized, and driven by curiosity. Because you naturally pick up on the nuances, you bring a high level of emotional intelligence to your work, understanding that meaningful donor stewardship is built on personalized, consistent, and effective communication. Whether you are greeting guests at a major donor gathering, prepping leadership for key funder conversations, or keeping our donor systems organized, your energy, warmth, and operational ownership make every partner feel valued.

• Donor Engagement & Meeting Support
  • Coordinate donor meeting logistics:
    Conduct prospect and donor research, draft agendas and talking points, prepare staff and leadership, and manage all scheduling, confirmations, and follow-up tracking.
  • Draft external communications:
    Prepare personalized emails, handwritten notes, and leadership correspondence to support donor stewardship, cultivation, and outreach.
  • Coordinate solicitation materials:
    Assist the development leadership in gathering and organizing materials for individual solicitations, annual renewals, and the launch of new initiatives (e.g., monthly giving or digital appeals).
  • Serve as a warm, welcoming ambassador for INP across donor touchpoints, from scheduling and front-line correspondence to greeting guests at meetings and briefings.
  • Support proposals and reporting:
    Gather necessary data and supporting documentation to assist in drafting funder proposals and reports.
• Campaign & Event Operations
  • Execute multi-channel appeals:
    Coordinate the creation and dissemination of print and digital appeals across platforms like Mail Chimp, Eventbrite, and Paperless Post.
  • Manage event logistics:
    Handle the administrative execution of special events, including invitation lists, mailings, registration, special guest logistics, and post-event follow-up.
• Data & Systems Administration
  • Maintain Salesforce database:
    Utilize Salesforce and internal content storage platforms to track development activities, maintain clean donor records, and pull data for reporting.
  • Track team action items:
    Attend development strategy meetings as the primary note-taker to log, track, and prioritize next steps for the team.

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