Senior Development Coordinator

Senior Development Coordinator

Location: San Francisco (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite as needed)

Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 depending on experience

Reports To: Executive Director of Development & COO

Organization: Glaucoma Research Foundation

About Glaucoma Research Foundation

Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) is dedicated to finding a cure for glaucoma and restoring vision through innovative research, education, and patient engagement. We are a mission-driven nonprofit working at the forefront of vision science, supporting groundbreaking research and building strong partnerships between scientists, clinicians, patients, and donors.

Our work advances scientific discovery, accelerates collaboration across leading research institutions, and empowers patients with knowledge and hope. Every member of our team plays a role in driving progress toward a future free from vision loss caused by glaucoma.

Position Summary

The Senior Development Coordinator is a key member of the Development team and serves as a strategic partner to frontline fundraisers. This role leads the systems, data, and processes that support fundraising performance, with a strong focus on prospect pipeline management, portfolio optimization, and data-driven insights.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the Development team operates efficiently and effectively—strengthening moves management practices, supporting prospect identification and research, and maintaining high standards of data integrity across systems. The role also supports Board and committee engagement and collaborates closely with leadership on campaign tracking and donor strategy.

This is an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive professional who enjoys improving systems, supporting fundraising strategy, and contributing to meaningful mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Operations & Pipeline Management

• Lead and refine prospect engagement workflows with emphasis on major gift prospects ($50,000+ capacity)
• Manage portfolio tracking, moves management systems, and fundraising dashboards
• Support prospect research and segmentation using CRM and wealth screening tools
• Maintain accurate and actionable prospect profiles for fundraising staff
• Track fundraising activity, proposals, and pipeline progress to identify opportunities and gaps
• Ensure data integrity in CRM systems through ongoing updates, training, and quality control
• Support capital campaign tracking, reporting, and donor engagement activities

Prospect Research & Data Analysis

• Conduct donor research using internal databases and external tools
• Evaluate prospect capacity and philanthropic inclination using wealth and giving indicators
• Generate reports and insights to support fundraising strategy and decision-making

Donor Cultivation & Stewardship Support

• Support donor acknowledgment processes and ensure timely, accurate communications
• Assist with donor outreach activities including thank-you calls, emails, and engagement touchpoints
• Coordinate new donor welcome processes and screening workflows
• Support mailing list generation and segmentation for appeals and communications
• Ensure donor recognition is accurate and aligned with organizational standards

Board & Volunteer Engagement

• Support Board and committee operations including scheduling, materials, and communications
• Maintain accurate records of Board and committee membership in CRM and internal systems
• Assist with onboarding of new Board and committee members
• Track electronic votes and support governance processes
• Support engagement of volunteer fundraisers and provide tools and updates

Events & Campaign Support

• Generate targeted lists for events, appeals, and donor outreach
• Identify key prospects for staff and Board engagement at events
• Ensure accurate data capture and coding of event participants in CRM systems
• Provide logistical and on-site support for events, meetings, and webinars

Administrative & Professional Development

• Support gift processing and acknowledgment workflows as needed
• Utilize shared project management and CRM tools to support team collaboration
• Participate in professional development in fundraising operations and prospect research best practices

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 2–5 years of experience in development operations, prospect research, fundraising coordination, or related nonprofit role
• Experience with CRM systems required; experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret and present data clearly
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
• Interest in nonprofit work and commitment to the mission of GRF

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 depending on experience
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 5% employer 401(k) contribution
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Professional development opportunities

Why Join GRF?

At Glaucoma Research Foundation, your work directly supports the advancement of sight-saving research. You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and impact. Every system you improve, every donor you help steward, and every insight you generate contributes to accelerating the search for a cure.

Interested?

If you love clean data, strong systems, and using insights to drive fundraising success—we’d love to hear from you. Deadline to apply is Saturday April 25, 2026.

Please send your resume and cover letter (one PDF) to Katherine@glaucoma.org