Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator will work with a fast-paced fundraising team to meet the emerging needs of a rapidly growing organization and maintain a portfolio of projects that meet the emerging needs of the department. This individual reporting to the Chief Development Officer (CDO) will work to develop and execute project plans that align with team’s strategic goals and initiatives. The Development Coordinator will also serve in an administrative role in cross-disciplinary projects. 

Job Responsibilities

• Work with CDO, leadership and project stakeholders to organize project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Perform regular administrative duties (scheduling, meetings, and documents) to ensure that project needs are efficiently and effectively met.
• Secure project approval, resource availability, timeline, and manages project progress.
• Coordinate complex leadership input, ideas and feedback during work sessions.
• Complete detailed project plan documents, including: work structure, schedule, and assigned responsibilities.
• Manage and communicates overall project objectives and goals. 
• Manage project execution from start to finish and tracking progress.
• Establish rapport with collaborating departments and teams in order to successfully partner and achieve project goals.
• Meet regularly with CDO to clearly and candidly communicate progress toward project milestones and project status, provide insights, proactively escalate issues and provide recommendations for keeping projects in alignment with expected outcomes.
• Ensure project outcome is in alignment with desired impact and results.
• Complete lessons learned and present project outcomes and findings to CDO and stakeholders.
• Assemble and archive project documents after the project completion.

Required Experience:

• At least three (3) years of project management and/or administrative experience.
• Experience working with cross-functional operational teams.
• Experience in participating in project teams in planning, organizing and carrying out tasks or assignments.
• Experience working in a nonprofit fundraising and workforce environment preferred.

Additional Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and applications. Knowledge of CRM systems (salesforce) a plus. 
• Ability to manage multiple, cross-functional projects and implement problem solving capabilities
• Ability to work independently and with a broad range of people to support programs and projects
• Ability to foster teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to understand need, set goals, and make decisions that enhance project effectiveness.
• Poised and engaging, empathetic communications style and enthusiasm.
• Fast-paced and results oriented with the ability to work in a timely manner with multiple deadlines and competing requirements.
• Strong written, presentation, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstration of good judgement, professionalism and the highest standards of ethical conduct and confidentiality.