Job Description

Job Location: Miami Co General - Paola, KS 66071
Position Type: Full Time
Development Coordinator

Position Summary: The Development Coordinator supports the organization's fundraising, donor engagement, and event efforts by maintaining accurate donor records, preparing financial and fundraising reports, coordinating donor follow-up, and assisting with the planning and execution of development events. This position plays a key role in strengthening donor relationships, supporting fundraising operations, and advancing the mission of the organization.
Reports to: Senior Director of Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Database Management: Maintain the donor database by entering gifts, updating donor records, tracking donor interactions, managing mailing lists, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all development-related data.
- Gift Processing and Financial Reporting: Process donations in a timely and accurate manner; reconcile gifts with finance records; prepare deposit documentation; generate fundraising, pledge, campaign, and donor reports as requested.
- Donor Stewardship and Follow-Up: Prepare and send donor acknowledgments, thank-you letters, pledge reminders, follow-up communications, and other stewardship materials to ensure donors feel valued and informed.
- Event Support: Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and donor engagement events, including invitations, registrations, sponsorship tracking, guest lists, materials, logistics, volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up.
- Development Administration: Support the development team with scheduling, meeting preparation, file maintenance, mailings, donor research, fundraising materials, sponsorship packets, and other administrative tasks.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare routine and special reports to support fundraising goals, campaign tracking, board updates, donor segmentation, event performance, and leadership decision-making.
- Communications Support: Assist with donor communications, newsletters, appeals, impact updates, and other materials that support fundraising and community engagement efforts.
- Confidentiality and Compliance: Maintain confidentiality of donor and financial information and follow organizational policies, ethical fundraising standards, and applicable nonprofit regulations.
- Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the organization's mission and development goals.

Qualifications
- Associate's or bachelor's degree and/or or 5+ years in development with a non-profit.
- One to three years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, event coordination, administrative support, finance support, or a related role preferred.
- Experience using donor databases, customer relationship management systems, or fundraising software preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
- Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organization.
Key Competencies
- Donor-centered customer service
- Accuracy and data integrity
- Professionalism and discretion
- Organization and time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Problem-solving and initiative
- Clear communication and follow-through

Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position typically works in an office environment and routinely uses a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. The role may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support fundraising events. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move event materials and supplies.
Other :
- Day hours: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm
Lakemary provides competitive compensation and benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans; paid time off; and a 401(k)-retirement plan
Certifications:
Lakemary provides training in program specific coursework.
Special Considerations:
Some environments/shifts require same sex staff due to regulatory requirements.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. EEO
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement:
For the last 50 years we have been working to create workplaces that reflect the communities we serve and a place where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We embrace this from our mission.