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.