Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator Job Type Full-Time Position Summary: The Development Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and administering the Smith Scholarship, supporting the organization's annual giving program, managing fundraising event logistics, and assisting with special projects that advance the mission and fundraising goals of Lutheran Family Services. Reporting to the Director of Development Operations, this position provides operational and administrative support to the Development team by coordinating scholarship activities, donor engagement initiatives, fundraising events, and department projects while ensuring efficient execution of day-to-day development functions. Job Duties: Develop and implement best practices for the Smith Scholarship, including the scholarship application process, recipient onboarding, review committee coordination, and stewardship initiatives. Oversee recipient progress reporting by collecting, tracking, and analyzing student performance data; prepare reports for the selection committee; administer surveys; and maintain accurate scholarship records. Assist in developing and maintaining scholarship communications, including website content, social media, marketing materials, newsletters, and earned media opportunities to promote the program. Maintain project timelines to ensure the timely completion of scholarship recruitment, application review, recipient selection, onboarding, fund disbursements, reporting, and committee communications. Coordinate all aspects of Giving Day activities, including registration, campaign planning, marketing coordination, matching gift opportunities, volunteer engagement, and in-person event logistics while serving as the primary liaison with host organizations and community partners. Create and manage online event registration, fundraising, and donation pages in collaboration with the Development and Marketing teams. Plan, coordinate, and execute a minimum of four annual fundraising and stewardship events, overseeing event logistics, timelines, budgets, vendor management, and post-event evaluation. Develop detailed event plans and production schedules, including venue selection, catering, audiovisual needs, room layouts, signage, guest experience, and event-day operations. Recruit, train, and manage event volunteers and committees; coordinate sponsorship fulfillment, auction and raffle activities, and donor recognition in partnership with Development team members. Solicit and coordinate in-kind donations, auction items, and event sponsorship benefits while ensuring accurate tracking and fulfillment. Monitor event budgets, process invoices, reconcile expenses, and prepare post-event financial and performance reports. Evaluate event outcomes by tracking attendance, fundraising results, participant feedback, and key performance metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization. Provide cross-functional administrative and operational support to the Development team and collaborate with internal departments to achieve organizational fundraising goals. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High level of emotional and social intelligence Have a resiliency mindset and be able to adapt to changing circumstances while working with a variety of people and competing priorities High degree of organization and attention to detail Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Regular and predictable attendance, and promptness for work. Commitment to uphold the mission, vision, and values of Lutheran Family Services. Support Lutheran Family Services in the organization’s objective to be an inclusive and accessible workplace. Position Competencies: Verbal Communication Written Communication Critical Thinking Organizational Skills Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. 3 years' experience in fundraising, marketing, or sales Demonstrated understanding of and ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Hybrid work environment (in office, in community, and remote). Company-issued laptop. Travel to various office locations to meet team needs, as needed / as applicable. Valid driver’s license, liability auto insurance, and ability to drive for organization business. Lutheran Family Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.