Development Coordinator

Literary Freedom Project

. Support all of DreamYard’s fundraising activities, focusing on development operations, individual giving and stewardship, grants administration, and events .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeBronx • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $55,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising operations, donor stewardship, and grants management, with a strong focus on maintaining accurate records and improving development workflows. Proficient in utilizing CRM systems and managing multiple projects while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

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Fundraising OperationsGrants ManagementCRM ExperienceData IntegrityOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Database AdministrationRecordkeepingProposal PreparationGrant TrackingEvent Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationDiscretionProject Management

Tools & Technologies

Little Green LightSalesforceTessituraRaiser’s EdgeGoogle Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Proof of Vaccinations

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AdministrationFundraisingDonor StewardshipDevelopment OperationsGrant Administration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support all of DreamYard’s fundraising activities, focusing on development operations, individual giving and stewardship, grants administration, and events
Maintain accurate and complete donor, prospect, institutional, event, gift, and engagement records in Little Green Light
Process gifts and maintain contribution records with appropriate documentation, coding, and donor information
Conduct database audits and resolve duplicate, incomplete, or inconsistent records
Identify data gaps and improve Development tracking and workflows
Prepare donor acknowledgements, tax receipts, and stewardship correspondence
Maintain donor stewardship and cultivation plans and track donor touchpoints
Support annual and special giving campaigns, including list preparation, segmentation, mailings, digital appeals, and response tracking
Conduct donor and prospect research and assist with identifying prospective supporters
Prepare meeting agendas, donor histories, prospect profiles, and briefing materials
Support donor cultivation and stewardship activities, including communications, visits, small gatherings, and special events
Maintain grant records, agreements, budgets, reporting requirements, and supporting documentation
Track grant deliverables and reporting requirements and flag deadlines or information needs
Coordinate with Program, Finance, and other staff to gather information for proposals and reports
Assist with proposal and report preparation, submission, and funder research
Maintain current organizational documents and standard application materials
Support Development-related cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events, including the annual gala
Manage event data, guest lists, invitations, RSVPs, donor information, sponsorship records, and post-event follow-up
Reconcile contributed revenue with the Director of Development and Finance team
Track restricted grants, pledges, payments, and other contributed revenue
Maintain documentation needed for audits and financial reporting
Perform other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 1 year of experience in nonprofit administration, development, fundraising operations, grants management, database administration, or a related field
Experience with a CRM required (Salesforce, Tessitura, Little Green Light, Raiser’s Edge, etc.)
Must know how to exercise discretion and discernment with regards to highly confidential information
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping and data integrity
Proficiency with Google suite
Proof of vaccinations required as a DreamYard COVID-19 health and safety protocol
Resume and cover letter required to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Full-time, non-exempt position
Proof of vaccinations required as a DreamYard COVID-19 health and safety protocol
Equal Opportunity Employer
Bronx-based and Spanish-speaking applicants are strongly encouraged to apply