Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Working Hours: 37.5 hours week, Monday-Friday. Availability to work occasional nights and weekends.

Employment Status: Exempt

Reports to: Major Gifts Officer

Benefits: NYF provides a competitive benefits package, including generous paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, employer-supported health and dental coverage, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.

This position can be in-person in San Francisco, remote, or hybrid.

Salary: $55,000-$63,000 based on experience.

About NYF

Since our founding in 1990, NYF has been at the forefront of fighting for equity and empowerment for children in Nepal. We remain grounded in values of care, respect, and long-term sustainability. Most important of all, our work is led by our 100% Nepali team, who design and run programs that are developed in the context of local need, potential, and community participation.

Some of NYF’s most notable achievements include:

Freeing close to 13,000 young girls from kitchen slavery and eradicating the practice of kamlari indentured servitude, where girls (some as young as five) in the Tharu ethnic group were being sold into bonded slavery.

Developing a nationwide clinic model for treating pediatric malnutrition. This model, originated by NYF and known across the country as Nutritional Rehabilitation Homes, was later replicated by the Nepali government and other large international aid organizations like UNICEF.

Pioneering one of Nepal’s first child-focused counseling centers, bringing essential mental health support to children and families.

From providing safe homes for children at Olgapuri Children’s Village to awarding scholarships to students with disabilities and supporting Dalit families through the Caste Equality Project, NYF’s programs are empowering a rising generation. So far, NYF has supported over 110,000 children and we’re not slowing down anytime soon!

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Position Overview – Development Coordinator

Acting as a cornerstone of NYF’s daily operations, the Development Coordinator brings commitment to our mission, excellent problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Their primary responsibilities include managing NYF’s donor database, ensuring accurate and timely gift processing, creating donor acknowledgements, supporting digital communications, and coordinating sponsorship updates.

The Development Coordinator will work closely with the Major Gifts Officer, helping to implement NYF’s fundraising, marketing, and communications efforts. This is a highly collaborative role within a small, friendly, and mission-driven team, ideal for someone who enjoys wearing many hats and bringing fresh ideas to the table.

Training and mentorship are provided. NYF’s U.S. team works together on all major campaigns and will ensure the incoming Coordinator is supported, empowered, and well-equipped to succeed.

Job Responsibilities

Data Processing & Acknowledgements

• Timely processing of all incoming donations (cash, checks, credit cards, online, etc.) in Raiser’s Edge NXT (Blackbaud) and generating thank-you letters weekly.
• Generating lists, queries, and reports for the other team members as needed.
• Maintaining and correcting donor database records, adding new contacts, and suggesting improvements to data management and recordkeeping.
• Managing the monthly recurring donor program and following up with lapsed or expired recurring donors.
• Managing the workplace giving program, including matching gift requests and confirmations.
• Monitoring NYF’s email inbox and phone line, ensuring all donor inquiries receive timely, professional responses.
• Updating donor and project information on WordPress and third-party fundraising platforms (such as GlobalGiving) and compiling related reports.
• Maintaining internal spreadsheets and project trackers in Microsoft Excel.

Fundraising

• Appeals: In collaboration with the team, assist with the production of direct mail and online appeals, including copyediting, proofreading, list preparation, and maintaining archives.
• Third-Party Fundraisers: Support and manage NYF’s external fundraising partners; draft project descriptions, update campaign pages, and compile reports for donors and partners.
• Donor Stewardship: Assist with best practices such as preparing new donor packets, coordinating thank-you messages and supporting donor recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Sponsorship Program: Coordinate NYF’s child sponsorship program, ensuring sponsors receive biannual student updates (photos, letters, progress reports). Collaborate with NYF Nepal staff to gather and organize content.
• Support the Major Gifts Officer in mid- and major-donor stewardship efforts, including customized communications, reports, and events.

Events

• Assist with planning and logistics for donor and community events (virtual and in-person).
• Produce event-related communications and collateral, track RSVPs, record donations, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm new events and engagement opportunities.

Communications

• Contribute to the overall vision and strategy for donor communications.
• Assist with developing NYF’s annual communications calendar, including collecting stories, conducting background research, and fact-checking materials.
• Social Media Management: Create and maintain a monthly editorial calendar; develop regular posts (2–3 per week) across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Create and share engaging video content, including Instagram Reels and Facebook videos, to highlight NYF’s impact and mission.
• Monitor engagement and respond to inquiries and messages in a timely, professional way.
• Website Management: Maintain and update NYF’s site to ensure accuracy and current content; generate new copy and upload blogs, stories, and visuals as needed.
• Email Marketing: Assist other team members with designing and writing email communications and list preparation.
• Maintain NYF’s archive of digital and print communications (appeals, newsletters, reports) and organize photo/video archives for storytelling.
• Collaborate regularly with NYF’s Nepal communications team to ensure consistency and alignment across materials.
• Assist in developing a monthly report to send to NYF President in Nepal.

General Support

• Respond to phone and email inquiries, assisting with office tasks and in-house mailings.
• Provide administrative support to the team as needed.
• Contributing and refreshing Development Procedures
• Work collaboratively with NYF’s small, compassionate team to ensure smooth daily operations.

Experience and Qualifications:

· Effective communicator with strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills (grammar, proofreading, and creative writing).

· Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Experience with Raiser’s Edge NXT (Blackbaud) and WordPress preferred (training provided).

· Familiarity with third-party fundraising platforms (GlobalGiving, YourCause, Benevity, etc.).

· Proficient in social media platforms; ability to create engaging posts, photos, and short videos (Reels, Stories, etc.) for storytelling and outreach.

· Highly detail-oriented, responsive, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

· Motivated, punctual, and capable of thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

· Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas and energy to NYF’s mission.

· Availability to work occasional nights and weekends as needed.

NYF believes that diversity in all dimensions of the organization supports and bolsters the innovative thinking essential to its success. We do not discriminate in any of our hiring or volunteering practices.

Interested candidates should submit resume and brief cover letter to aryaa@nepalyouthfoundation.org.