Fund Development & Engagement Coordinator

Overview

Girls on the Run is a transformational physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd–8th grade. Through dynamic lessons and running games, Girls on the Run teaches essential life skills and builds confidence. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K that empowers girls to recognize their strength and potential. Girls on the Run Upstate SC is an independent council of Girls on the Run International and has served the Upstate community since 2008.

We reach more than 1,200 girls annually across eight counties:
Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg. We are committed to access, inclusion, and ensuring our participants, volunteers, and staff reflect the diversity of our communities.

Position Summary: Reporting to the Council Director, the Fund Development & Engagement Coordinator plays a critical role in advancing the financial sustainability and community visibility of Girls on the Run Upstate SC.

This position is fund development–forward, with primary responsibility for supporting donor cultivation, corporate sponsor ships, grants coordination, and fundraising events. The role also oversees strategic communications and community engagement efforts that support fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and program growth.

This is a relationship-driven, execution-focused role for someone who enjoys connecting people to a mission, managing multiple projects, and translating community enthusiasm into sustainable support. While this position collaborates on marketing and communications, it is not a social-media-only role and is best suited for a candidate interested in nonprofit development and long-term organizational growth.

• A Successful Fund Development & Engagement Coordinator — Is motivated by mission and results, particularly revenue and relationship growth
• Enjoys building authentic relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and partners
• Is comfortable coordinating fundraising events and managing logistics with many moving parts
• Thinks strategically about messaging and storytelling that inspires giving and engagement
• Is organized, proactive, and realistic about prioritization and capacity
• Embraces collaboration and understands they are part of a small, hardworking team
• Values inclusion and works intentionally to engage diverse communities

• Fund Development & Revenue Generation
• Support and implement the council’s annual fund development plan in collaboration with the Council Director
• Coordinate individual donor cultivation and stewardship efforts, including donor communications and acknowledgements
• Manage corporate sponsorship outreach and fulfillment, particularly related to the annual 5K and signature fundraising event
• Research funding opportunities and coordinate grant submissions, including timelines, data collection, and draft content
• Track fundraising activities and maintain accurate donor records and reporting
• Support donor engagement events and stewardship initiatives throughout the year

• Fundraising Events & Signature Programs
• Lead coordination and management of Girls on the Run’s celebratory 5
  
  Ks and annual signature fundraising event
• Develop event timelines, task lists, and volunteer assignments to ensure smooth execution
• Secure venues, permits, vendors, and in-kind donations as needed
• Coordinate sponsorship integration and donor recognition for events
• Lead event planning meetings and serve as the primary point of contact for partners and vendors
• Ensure compliance with Girls on the Run International safety and event standards
• Utilize volunteers and interns to support event-day logistics and execution

• Strategic Communications & Engagement
• Develop and manage communications that support fundraising, donor stewardship, volunteer recruitment, and program enrollment
• Oversee an annual communications calendar aligned with fundraising and program goals
• Collaborate with interns or contractors to execute social media and basic marketing tasks
• Write and edit content for email campaigns, newsletters, fundraising appeals, and promotional materials
• Ensure consistent branding and messaging across platforms using Girls on the…