Development Coordinator

About Us:

• If you’re looking for an opportunity to transform the lives of poor and homeless men, women, and children in your community, we may have a job for you.
• Since 1972, Metropolitan Ministries has been providing life-changing solutions for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in Tampa Bay.
• We are a grassroots, donor, and volunteer-fueled community nonprofit. At Metropolitan Ministries, we serve families in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Polk and Hernando counties with compassion, practical help, and a willingness to make a huge difference.

What we offer:

· Salary: $45,000 - $48,000

· Group health, vision, and dental coverage at affordable rates, along with family coverage if you choose to purchase it.

· Preventative care is 100% covered (free) on all plans.

· PTO is offered to full-time and part-time employees.

· 11 days of PTO and 10 paid holidays annually.

· Option to participate in the 401K plan with employer match.

· $15,000 in employee Life Insurance paid for by Metropolitan Ministries.

· Employee Assistance Program

· Option to participate in supplemental group insurance plans at affordable rates.

· Tuition reimbursement program

· Training and career development.

· Discounted membership at the YMCA.

Job Functions:

The Development Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the Advancement team across both Metropolitan Ministries (MMI) and the Metropolitan Ministries Foundation (MMF/Legacy Giving). This position contributes to the success of fundraising efforts by strengthening donor relationships, supporting major and planned giving initiatives, and ensuring excellence in donor engagement, stewardship, and operations. The Coordinator partners closely with the Advancement Team and Foundation leadership to support the full donor lifecycle—identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship—while also providing essential administrative and project coordination support.

This role helps advance both current and legacy giving strategies to achieve annual and long-term resource development goals.

Essential Responsibilities:

Advancement & Donor Support

• Support the Advancement team in managing donor relationships across MMI and MMF, including major, planned, and legacy donors
• Assist in the execution of donor engagement strategies, ensuring consistent and meaningful touchpoints
• Coordinate and track donor stewardship activities, including recognition, reporting, and communications

Foundation & Legacy Giving Support

• Provide administrative and project support for MMF (planned/legacy giving initiatives)
• Assist in managing legacy society communications, recognition, and engagement opportunities
• Help maintain donor records related to estate/planned gifts in alignment with confidentiality and compliance standards

Prospect Research & Pipeline Support

• Conduct donor and prospect research to support portfolio development and strategic decision-making
• Analyze giving history, capacity, and engagement trends to inform cultivation strategies
• Maintain accurate and timely data in the donor database (Virtuous)

Events & Engagement

• Support planning and execution of Advancement fundraising events, including donor cultivation events, special events, and Foundation-related gatherings
• Assist with sponsorship tracking, guest management, and follow-up activities
• Support Ministries-wide initiatives such as Holiday Center and signature events

Affinity Groups & Volunteer Leadership

• Provide administrative and communication support for volunteer leadership and affinity groups, including Ambassadors, Lamp Lighters, Councils, and the Advancement Committee
• Coordinate meetings, materials, and engagement activities to strengthen volunteer-led fundraising

Administrative & Operational Support

• Support Advancement leadership with scheduling, reporting, donor correspondence, and project coordination
• Ensure strong documentation, organization, and follow-through on key initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Programs, Grants, Donor-Facing, and Marketing teams

Compliance & Ethics

• Adhere to all organizational policies, donor intent requirements, confidentiality standards, and fundraising ethics
• Ensure proper handling of…