Development Coordinator, Part-Time, Seasonal

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D helps make everyday life with T1D better while driving toward cures. We invest in the most promising research to turn ideas into life-changing therapies and devices. We work with government, regulatory officials, and insurance companies to address issues that impact the T1D community -- breaking through barriers that limit access to care worldwide. We provide resources and guidance that makes it easier to live and thrive with T1D. This is more than a moment -- we're empowering a movement for the T1D community. Share your support and help educate and empower individuals facing type 1 diabetes.

Our mission is to improve lives today and tomorrow by accelerating life changing breakthroughs to treat, prevent and ultimately, cure T1D and its complications. Always, we are guided by a single purpose: As we drive towards curing type 1 diabetes, we help make everyday life better for the people who face it.

This self-starting individual is responsible for driving fundraising success for the Breakthrough T1D Gala in Arkansas, Southern States Chapter, with a focus on the Little Rock events. The right person for this position is based in the greater Little Rock area and can work effectively while working remotely. The expectation is that this position will work approximately 20 hours a week for 30 weeks between the dates of Sept. 8, 2025 through May 1, 2026 (agreed upon hours may fluctuate during event cycle) at $22 per hour.

The right person in this position will be an integral member of the Breakthrough T1D Arkansas Chapter and Southern States Territory team, driving new business development and increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of fundraising.  This includes identifying and engaging new donors, managing, evaluating, and expanding cultivation opportunities, oversight of various event activities, and support.  He or she organizes and executes select administrative components that support the donor giving cycle, from qualification to stewardship.

Responsibilities

Gala – Little Rock (March 14th, 2026) – 80% time

• In coordination with the Market Director, volunteer leadership and committees, the Development Coordinator will assist with identifying and cultivating new event sponsorship for the Little Rock Gala. This role will also assist in the retention, cultivation, stewardship, and growth development of current event sponsors.
• Assist with procurement efforts and increase revenue year over year for Little Rock and NWA Gala auctions including working with Gala Committee and data entry specialist to secure items, auction data entry, and launching auction website
• Manage volunteer and Youth Ambassador recruitment, coordination, and stewardship for the Little Rock Gala.
• In partnership with chapter staff, logistics lead, and the gala committee, assist in the management of event day logistics for the Little Rock Gala and other cultivation events. Attend and assist as needed at the NWA gala on April 25th as well.
• Run gala committee meetings and serve as the staff point of contact for gala cultivation events in Little Rock.
• Provide administrative support including accurate financial reporting, CRM management, and Greater Giving support. Accountable for meeting deadlines, email responses to volunteers and other departmental requests.
• Collaborate with other chapter staff and perform other duties as assigned by the Market Director.

Community Engagement/Other Duties – 20% time

• Serve as liaison to the Little Rock Ride Team including coordination for a community engagement event in October 2025.
• Cultivate relationships with existing and newly diagnosed families and coordinate small scale gatherings in and around Little Rock
• Encourage families from across the state to attend the NWA walk (Oct. 5, 2025) or participate in the Walk Your Way program in October. Attend and assist at the walk as needed.
• Create social media and traditional media content for the Arkansas Chapter.

Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 4 years of work experience including 2+ years fundraising or relevant business/volunteer experience.
• Strong CRM database knowledge, Salesforce preferred.
• Must be a self-starter, with the ability to collaborate as a team player.
• Strong verbal and written communication. Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to interface with all levels of staff and volunteers.
• Excels in prospect research and thinking creatively to develop donor acquisition strategies.
• Experience in new business development and account management preferred, including an ability to work adeptly in a matrixed organization.
• Ability to create and manage processes that enhance efficiency of staff work while allowing for donor centricity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Detail oriented.
• Familiarity with outreach activities and event planning.
• Ability to travel within the chapter footprint as needed. Occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

Essential Functions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and infrequently up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional information:

Requests for medical, religious, and other exemptions will be considered on an individual basis. Breakthrough T1D will comply with all federal, state, and local laws.

Breakthrough T1D supports a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Breakthrough T1D is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.