Development Coordinator

The Miami Book Fair (MBF) seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative Development Coordinator

to support fundraising and donor engagement efforts across corporate, foundation, in-kind,

and media sponsors, as well as individual giving. This role provides essential administrative and

project support for year-round development initiatives and major fundraising events, including

MBF’s premier annual benefit, the Next Page Dinner.

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development Coordinator plays a key role in

advancing MBF’s cultural and educational mission through strong donor stewardship, accurate

data management, and cross-departmental coordination.

This is an annual contractual position with the Miami Book Fair. The role is expected to be

approximately 35 hours per week, with an hourly rate commensurate with the candidate’s

experience.

Interested parties may submit their resume and cover letter to the attention of: Corey Lewis,

Director of Development at clewis2@mdc.edu .

Key Responsibilities:

Development & Donor Support

• Support corporate sponsorships, foundation grants, and individual donor relations from

outreach through fulfillment and follow-up.

• Draft and manage professional donor and sponsor communications, including solicitations,

acknowledgments, and stewardship correspondence.

• Track sponsorship benefits, deliverables, and valuations to ensure accurate reporting and

fulfillment.

• Maintain donor, sponsor, and partner records in internal databases and spreadsheets

(Airtable, Google Sheets, Excel).

• Conduct prospect research and assist with sponsorship proposals, pitch decks, and donor-

facing materials.

• Coordinate with programming, marketing, and operations teams to align fundraising goals

and sponsor benefits.

• Support donor cultivation, renewal, and stewardship efforts, including donor briefings and

engagement events.

Fundraising Events – Next Page Dinner

• Assist with planning and execution of MBF’s annual Next Page Dinner.
• Support donor and sponsor stewardship, including personalized communications before

and after the event.

• Coordinate guest lists, RSVPs, seating, donor recognition, and event documentation.
• Provide on-site event support and manage post-event acknowledgments and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Interest in nonprofit development, fundraising, events, or arts and cultural organizations.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Ability to work collaboratively and attend occasional evening or weekend events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, events, publishing, education, or arts organizations.
• Strong proofreading and editing skills.
• Familiarity with Airtable, Trello, Canva, or similar tools.
• Comfort with data entry and record-keeping.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Why Join Miami Book Fair?

Miami Book Fair is one of the nation’s leading literary organizations, celebrating books, authors,

and ideas while fostering literacy and education for all ages. This position offers an opportunity

to grow professionally while supporting a dynamic cultural institution.