Development Coordinator Consultant; National Office

Position: Development Coordinator Consultant (National Office)
Development Coordinator Consultant

Position Title:

Development Coordinator Consultant

Reports To:

Vice President of Advancement
Engagement Term:
March 2026 - August 31, 2026
Time Commitment:
Up to 20 hours per week
Compensation: $25/hour

Location:

Remote, with occasional in-person meetings at Generation Hope's National Office
Anticipated Start:
April 2026 (subject to background clearance and contract execution)

About Generation Hope
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring all student parents have the opportunity to succeed and achieve economic mobility. We drive systemic change by partnering with education and policy leaders while offering direct, two-generation support to teen parents in college and their children. To date, we've provided over $1.5 million in tuition assistance, supported more than 500 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 240 degrees earned through our program, and partnered with over 30 two- and four-year institutions nationwide.

Our team culture is rooted in excellence, respect, and inclusion. Named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local, we embrace diversity in all its forms-background, thought, and experiences. If our mission and culture resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining our team. For more information, visit
www.generation hope.org.

Opportunity Overview
Generation Hope seeks a Development Coordinator Consultant to strengthen our fundraising operations, streamline donor data systems, and enhance donor stewardship processes. The consultant will serve as a strategic partner to the Advancement Team, ensuring timely, accurate, and complete recording of all gifts and maintaining high-quality data and reporting standards.

This is an independent contractor engagement - not employment. The consultant will collaborate closely with the Vice President of Advancement and coordinate with the Finance teams to support accurate reporting, donor trust, and operational excellence. A formal Consultant Agreement will outline final deliverables, compensation, and compliance requirements prior to engagement.

Scope of Work
The Development Coordinator Consultant will execute the following areas of work:

Data Management and CRM Oversight

• Maintain accurate entry, reconciliation, and coding of all donations, pledges, and recurring gifts in Little Green Light (LGL).
• Conduct weekly reconciliation between online donation platforms, credit card systems, and accounting records.
• Implement data-quality controls, including weekly checks and quarterly data cleanups.
• Identify and correct data anomalies such as duplicates, missing fields, and incorrect coding.
• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for database use and train staff as needed.
• Coordinate with the Communications team to align Mailchimp data with LGL for accurate segmentation and messaging.

Donor Stewardship and Acknowledgements

• Prepare and send personalized acknowledgements for all gifts promptly (ideally within 72 hours).
• Create segmented thank-you templates for donor categories (first-time, recurring, major, and board-directed).
• Develop systems to ensure every donor receives appropriate acknowledgment and stewardship.
• Generate and distribute annual giving summaries by January 31 for tax purposes.
• Maintain templates, correspondence logs, and stewardship tracking systems for Advancement use.

Reporting, Analytics, and Forecasting

• Produce monthly and quarterly performance reports analyzing donation trends, retention, and campaign results.
• Develop dashboards and visuals to support Board and executive reporting.
• Provide data insights and recommendations to improve donor communication and retention.
• Prepare reconciled fundraising summaries for Finance and Advancement.
• Maintain updated metrics for total giving, average gift size, and donor growth.

Prospect Research and Grant Identification

• Conduct systematic research on prospective individual, corporate, and foundation donors and provide reports to the Advancement team.
• Create detailed donor and prospect profiles with giving history and alignment notes.
• Identify at least five (5) new funding opportunities monthly and summarize findings.
• Maintain a research tracker documenting outreach progress and next steps.

Donor Pipeline and Cultivation Support

• Prepare pre-meeting packets, donor bios, and follow-up documentation.
• Record donor engagement notes and next steps in LGL.
• Support the Vice President of Advancement with scheduling, research, and stewardship coordination.

Event and Campaign Coordination

• Support donor engagement events such as the HOPE Conference and receptions.
• Manage invitations, registration lists, RSVPs, and post-event updates in LGL.
• Generate pre-event lists, check-in materials, and post-event summaries highlighting engagement and impact.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with the Accounting Coordinator to ensure alignment between donor and financial data.
• Partner with Communications to improve donor outreach
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen donor engagement and…