Philanthropy Coordinator

Description

At Camillus House, we are driven by our mission to serve the poor and homeless people in South Florida. Guided by the teachings of St. John of God, we provide housing, healthcare, addiction treatment, and mental health services that restore dignity and hope. Our core values—Hospitality, Respect, Quality, Spirituality, and Responsibility—guide everything we do to uplift those most in need.

You are an organized, enthusiastic, and mission‑driven professional with a passion for relationship building, community engagement, and philanthropy. You thrive in a collaborative environment and have strong communication, research, and administrative skills. You take pride in attention to detail and enjoy managing multiple projects that support meaningful causes. With a commitment to excellence and compassion, you bring both creativity and professionalism to donor stewardship and development operations.

As the Development Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of the Philanthropy & Communications Department. Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Philanthropy & Communications, you will help ensure the success of donor cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising campaigns while maintaining accurate records and supporting special events and outreach efforts.

• Donor Relations & Stewardship:
  Prepare and send donor acknowledgments, updates, and stewardship materials to ensure timely and personalized communication.
• Data Management & Reporting:
  Maintain accurate donor records and activity tracking in the CRM database; generate and analyze donor and giving reports for review and presentations.
• Research & Prospect Development:
  Conduct donor and prospect research to support cultivation strategies, prepare donor briefings, and identify new funding opportunities.
• Fundraising Campaigns & Events:
  Support the execution of fundraising campaigns such as Give Miami Day, corporate partnerships, and donor appreciation events; assist with event logistics, registration, and volunteer coordination.
• Communications Support:
  Assist in drafting donor‑facing materials, event invitations, and outreach communications that align with the Camillus House mission and brand.
• Administrative Support:
  Coordinate department meetings, prepare reports, and assist in scheduling, documentation, and project follow‑up.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with colleagues across departments to support organization‑wide initiatives that engage donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of experience in development, fundraising, or a customer service–related role (nonprofit experience strongly preferred).
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with donor management systems (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Donor Perfect, or similar CRMs).
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  Spanish proficiency preferred, additional languages (Creole) a plus.
• Professional Attributes:
  Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities;
  Self‑starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently or collaboratively;
  Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional under pressure;
  Culturally sensitive and compassionate toward the populations served by Camillus House.
• Other Requirements:
  Successful completion of a background check and toxicology screening;
  Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record;
  Physical Demands & Work Environment—must be able to stand, walk, and use hands/fingers regularly; occasionally lift and move up to 25 lbs;
  May involve bending, reaching, or light cleaning for event setup;
  Work Environment:
  Office‑based setting with occasional event‑related activity; moderate noise level;
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays to support events and donor…