Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting Global Gardens’ fundraising, donor stewardship, and signature events. This position works closely with the Development Director and Executive Director to ensure organized development systems, thoughtful donor engagement, and seamless event execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, relational, detail-oriented, and energized by mission-driven work. This role requires both behind-the-scenes precision and a warm, community-facing presence.

Donor Stewardship, Database & Event Planning Software Management
Manage the transition to the new donor database

Maintain, manage and enhance use of donor database and event planning software to maximize results of campaign and stewardship efforts (gift entry, personal data collection, acknowledgments, segmentation, reporting).

Ensure timely, personalized donor acknowledgments and impact communications.

Track pledges, sponsorship commitments, and campaign progress.

Assist in preparing donor reports and board development updates.

Support stewardship strategies for individual, corporate, and foundation donors.

Fundraising Events & Campaigns
Assist in planning and executing the annual GLOW Gala, including sponsorship tracking, guest management, vendor coordination, and logistics.

Support additional fundraising events such as Planting Futures, seasonal gatherings, and Cooking Camps.

Coordinate sponsorship materials and fulfillment.

Assist with all fundraising initiatives – Spring & Year End Campaigns. Identify, document and explore corporate opportunities that can support these campaigns.

Support donor cultivation experiences.

Communications & Development Support
Draft donor correspondence, sponsorship proposals, and appeal letters.

Assist with impact reports and donor-facing materials.

Assist with grant writing and reports.

Coordinate event invitations and RSVP tracking.

Collaborate with program staff to gather stories, photos, and impact metrics.

Support grant tracking and reporting timelines.

Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development.

Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience with donor database and event planning systems (Bloomerang, Salesforce, Donor Perfect, Givebutter, One Cause or similar) preferred.

Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Comfort interacting with donors, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods sitting and/or standing.
Light lifting.

Global Gardens provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.