Resource Development Coordinator

Resource Development Coordinator

Atlantis Community Inc. has been advocating for people with disabilities for 50 years. Atlantis serves a seven county catchment area (Adams, Arapahoe, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Elbert, and Jefferson Counties). As a Center for Independent Living, we support the rights of people with disabilities to direct their own lives by providing advocacy, life skills training, transition services (youth, from nursing homes, and diversions from institutions), information and referral, and peer support.

The mission of Atlantis is to advocate for all people with disabilities to be a meaningful part of an integrated community of their choice.

The Resource Development Coordinator supports Atlantis Community Inc.'s fundraising, sponsorship development, donor relations, and community engagement efforts. This position identifies and cultivates relationships with prospective sponsors and community partners, coordinates fundraising and outreach activities, prepares sponsorship and campaign materials, maintains donor and sponsor records, and tracks development results. Working collaboratively with leadership and program staff, the Coordinator helps increase community awareness, strengthen partnerships, and secure sustainable support for Atlantis' mission and programs.

This role reports directly to the Director of Marketing and Communications.

To be successful in this role, an individual must be highly organized, relationship-focused, and comfortable representing Atlantis in the community. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with diverse audiences, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, take initiative in developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities, and maintain accurate records and timely follow-up. Success also requires strong public speaking and presentation skills, attention to detail, creativity, and a genuine commitment to Atlantis' mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Development Operations and Fundraising (30%)

Coordinate implementation of fundraising activities and annual campaigns.

Maintain fundraising, sponsorship, and community outreach calendars.

Prepare donor correspondence, acknowledgement letters, campaign materials, and other development communications.

Maintain accurate donation, donor, sponsor, and development activity records.

Track fundraising progress, sponsorship revenue, outreach activity, and development metrics.

Reconcile fundraising and sponsorship documentation in coordination with finance staff.

Prepare development updates and reports for leadership.

Support fundraising events and other resource development initiatives.

Assist with planning and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns centered around donations (social media, email, website, and print)

Create Google Ad campaigns for donations

Design basic marketing materials (flyers, graphics, newsletters) that align with brand guidelines for donation campaigns

Assist with storytelling efforts that highlight participant experiences and program impact Sponsorship Development and Stewardship (40%)

Identify and research prospective corporate, small-business, and community sponsors whose interests align with Atlantis' mission.

Develop sponsorship packages, proposals, presentations, and outreach materials for events, programs, and organizational initiatives.

Conduct sponsorship outreach through email, phone calls, meetings, presentations, networking, and community events.

Build and maintain a sponsorship pipeline, including prospects, contacts, next steps, commitments, and renewal dates.

Cultivate relationships with prospective and existing sponsors through timely follow-up and regular communication.

Coordinate sponsorship agreements, benefit fulfillment, recognition, and sponsor visibility across events and communications.

Work with program and communications staff to match sponsorship opportunities with organizational priorities and sponsor interests.

Monitor sponsor satisfaction, document outcomes, and identify opportunities for renewal or expanded support.

Coordinate sponsor appreciation activities and recognition efforts.

Community Engagement and Partnerships (30%)

Develop and coordinate community engagement activities that increase awareness of Atlantis' mission, programs, and impact.

Build relationships with local businesses, civic groups, service providers, neighborhood organizations, and other community partners.

Represent Atlantis at community meetings, networking events, resource fairs, presentations, and…