Development Coordinator

First Responders Children's Foundation
New York, NY
Posted 

Job Description

Development Coordinator

Location: New York, NY

Reports To: VP of Development

Position Overview

First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to support the organization’s fundraising operations, donor engagement, and event logistics. This role plays an important part in ensuring smooth day-to-day development activities and maintaining strong relationships with donors and partners.

The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with excellent communication and administrative skills who is passionate about supporting underserved youth and first responder families.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Donor Support

  • Support donor stewardship activities, including thank-you letters, acknowledgements, and follow-up communications.
  • Assist with donor and partner outreach, scheduling meetings, and coordinating calendars.
  • Maintain accurate donor records and gift entries within the CRM system.
  • Assist with tracking donations, sponsorships, and fundraising campaigns.
  • Conduct basic prospect research and support donor pipeline tracking.

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Assist with day-to-day development operations and team coordination.
  • Prepare donor materials, sponsorship packets, presentations, and reports.
  • Support database management, reporting, and data accuracy.
  • Coordinate mailings, donor gifts, and event-related shipments.
  • Assist in maintaining inventory of FRCF-branded materials and supplies.

Event Support

  • Assist with planning and execution of fundraising and program-related events.
  • Help manage invitations, RSVPs, attendee tracking, and event logistics.
  • Prepare event materials, signage, and donor packets.
  • Provide on-site support at events as needed.

Qualifications

  • 1–3 years of administrative, nonprofit, development, or coordinator experience preferred.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
  • Experience with donor databases or CRMs preferred.
  • Familiarity with Canva, Excel, or fundraising platforms is a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Passion for supporting first responder families.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting nonprofit events or donor relations.
  • Familiarity with Bloomerang or DonorBox.
  • Experience handling logistics and inventory coordination.

Additional Information

  • Some evening or weekend event support may be required.
  • Occasional local travel for events and partner engagements.

First Responders Children’s Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.