Development Coordinator Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Development Coordinator
Employer
Georgia Innocence Project
Location
Atlanta, Georgia / Hybrid
Salary
$50,000 $55,000 (Depending on Experience)
Closing date
Jun 7, 2025 categories Job Details
Company

Job Details Summary:

Georgia Innocence Project (GIP) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to correcting and preventing wrongful convictions in Georgia, primarily by providing pro bono legal services to people convicted of serious crimes that they did not commit. Georgia Innocence Project is seeking a highly organized, detailoriented, and techsavvy Development Coordinator with exceptional writing skills and a passion for the criminal legal system to help communicate our mission and drive our fundraising efforts forward. We aim to bring this new member onto our team by July 1, 2025. This fulltime, entrylevel position reports to the Development Manager and will play a key role in supporting our growing development department. This position requires 23 days each week in our Atlanta office and allows for remote work for the other days. Occasionally, work on evenings and weekends may be required for events and deadlines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to build a longterm career in nonprofit fundraising, with a focus on grant writing, communications, donor engagement, and administrative support.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Grants and Foundations (45%) Research potential funders—track down new grant opportunities that align with our mission and programs using online tools, networks, and databases.
Write and edit grant materials for government, corporate, and private foundations, including compelling narratives, budgets, reports, and supporting documents.
Support grant strategy development by helping the Executive Director and Development Manager identify annual grant priorities and develop approaches to highpotential funders.
Own the grants calendar—maintain deadlines, submission timelines, reporting dates, and proposal progress across all active and prospective grants.
Manage foundation communications—log correspondence, save key documents, and help ensure personalized and timely followup with funders.
Coordinate across departments to gather data, stories, financials, and other materials needed for applications and reports.
Track and report grant impact by helping compile program updates, outcome metrics, and success stories.
Ensure grant compliance and organizationwide alignment by working closely with the Development Manager to monitor deliverables and keep internal teams on track
Help improve our systems by keeping grant files tidy, templates uptodate, and processes streamlined for the future. Content Creation and Delivery (45%) Draft and manage donorfacing content and media for digital communications including email newsletters, fundraising appeals, blog and social media posts, and website updates.
Ensure the website remains accurate, up to date, and aligned with GIP’s brand and messaging.
Help develop storytelling materials by collaborating with key stakeholders to spotlight powerful stories of impact while ensuring experiences are told accurately and respectfully
Track basic metrics and engagement (e.g., email open rates, social media interactions) to help assess trends in engagement and where we can improve.
Assist with campaign strategy and creative brainstorming for print and digital fundraising efforts throughout the year.
Support the execution of fundraising campaigns by contributing copy, graphics, and creative ideas that align with campaign goals.
Pitch in with event communications, such as promotional materials, event recap emails, or live social content from missionrelated events. General Development Team Support (10%) Support signature events like our annual fundraiser and Wrongful Conviction Day gatherings—help with sponsorship, planning, promotion, logistics, dayof support, and followup
Assist with donor research and outreach prep—help identify prospective major donors or community partners and gather background information for meetings or mailings
Maintain accurate donor records by supporting data entry, cleanup, and documentation in Bloomerang, our donor database
Help with donor stewardship—assist with mailings, thankyou notes, and other ways we show appreciation to the folks who support our work
Contribute to team meetings and brainstorms—share your ideas and voice in regular planning sessions and strategy conversations
Provide regular updates to and perform other duties as assigned by the Development Manager

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
1-3 years of experience in fundraising, development, marketing, or nonprofit communications
Demonstrated success in formal writing, reporting, and proposal preparation
Nonprofit or missiondriven organization experience strongly preferred Communication & Interpersonal Skills Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong and adaptable creative writing ability, especially for digital and print collateral
Comfortable interacting with donors, funders, sponsors, and stakeholders with discretion and professionalism at all levels
Ability to give and receive feedback with humility and professionalism
Passion for writing, storytelling, and engaging content —especially when it’s rooted in purpose and impact Organizational & Technical Skills Strong project management skills such as attention to detail, accuracy, and time management Techsavvy with the ability to quickly learn new systems and platforms with AI; Experience with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Asana, Canva, Mailchimp, and Social Media Sites preferred
Experience in maintaining websites; WordPress experience is preferred Georgia Innocence Project is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value a diverse workforce and inclusive culture for all employees. We believe more effective solutions for fighting wrongful convictions are created by fostering a community of people who come together as their authentic selves with different identities, perspectives, and experiences all united under a common mission to bring loved ones home. As such, please consider applying even if you may not meet all of the qualifications, but are very passionate about our mission. We are committed to reviewing every application with intention, and to thoughtfully consider the relevance of your experiences and passion for this role. How To Apply Please complete this linked application form or navigate to georgiainnocenceproject.org/about/hiring. For the application, we require you to submit a resume or CV, a cover letter, and samples of your writing and content creation (ideally, these samples would include examples of your formal and creative writing skills and content creation/design). Please combine all submitted documents into one pdf file.