Development Coordinator Position Available In Jefferson, Alabama

Development Coordinator Women’s Foundation of Alabama Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $50,000 – $60,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Family leave Parental leave Vision insurance Professional development assistance Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook DonorPerfect Mid-level Microsoft Office Databases Administrative experience Analysis skills Project management Bachelor’s degree Attention to detail Fundraising Leadership Communication skills Time management Office experience

Full Job Description Reporting Structure:

This position reports to the Director of Development and works closely with the Corporate & Foundation Relations Officer, Executive Leadership, and External Affairs team. The position is based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Position Summary:

Women’s Foundation of Alabama envisions a society where power and possibility are not limited by gender, race, or place. We leverage our influence to build gender, racial, and economic equity for women and occupy the space as Alabama’s only statewide public women’s foundation, moving critical resources into community-based initiatives with a gender lens, conducting and communicating gender-focused research, and shaping public policy to transform systems that impact the lives of women and communities. Following a period of transformational growth, we are scaling our Development team to match the ambition of our mission. The Development Coordinator will be the critical force behind our fundraising, donor engagement, and event strategy-ensuring the systems, communications, and experiences that power our donor community are seamless and impactful. This role is ideal for someone passionate about social change and thrives at the intersection of strategy and execution. The Development Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining accurate donor data, supporting key fundraising initiatives and signature events, and contributing to the overall development team. Success in this role requires precision, proactivity, and a genuine enthusiasm for relationship-building. The coordinator collaborates across all Women’s Foundation of Alabama departments and with cross-functional community partners to drive our mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Fundraising and Cultivation Activities:

Keep the Development database accurate and functional and generate database queries and reports. Log individual donations and manage acknowledgment and stewardship processes. Work with the finance team to ensure donations are correctly recorded, and budgets are tracked. Coordinate projects within and between departments. Handle expense reports, credit card payments, and reimbursement requests. Input contact information, gift and event details, and attendance into the CRM (Donor Perfect). Research potential donors and prepare information for the team. Organize major fundraising events, manage invitations and RSVPs, and help with sponsorships and ticket sales. Collaborate on fundraising campaigns with the External Affairs team. Track fundraising efforts and work with leadership on strategies to meet objectives. Other duties as needed. Individual Giving and Donor Stewardship Collaborate with the Director of Development to update and monitor the annual development calendar, ensuring continuous engagement with individual donors. Monitor and ensure the appropriate follow-up occurs with donors and supporters. Creation of annual funds calendar and donor stewardship pieces. Direct mail, peer-to-peer, electronic, and staff-driven fundraising efforts. Engage and maintain relationships with Giving Circle members to ensure renewed support. Supervise the acknowledgment and stewardship process for the Foundation. Contribute to news articles and communications, drafting content for supporters and donors. Other duties as needed. Administrative Management Develop sponsor collateral as needed. Complete matching gift forms and protocols. Assist in executing the Development marketing strategy by supporting the creation of donor-facing content-including social media posts, written materials, and printed collateral for events and fundraising efforts. Assist with program event logistics as requested, including activities such as volunteer management or communications activities. Other duties as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field or relevant work experience that may substitute for education requirements. Two years of relevant experience in an administrative capacity or office environment, preferably in nonprofit fundraising or events. Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously and accurately in a detail-oriented environment. A self-starter, comfortable working independently while working well in a collaborative environment, taking the initiative to be productive and efficient. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and successfully manage competing deadlines. Ability to handle confidential, sensitive information with the highest degree of professionalism. Ability and willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office products suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) or equivalent software. Ability to exercise sound judgment and demonstrate an understanding of the ethical principles associated with working in development. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to work with diverse internal and external constituencies. Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team environment with a high degree of collegiality; honesty and transparency are two other important abilities. Strong written, communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Preferred Experience with CRM databases preferred Demonstrated excellence in written communication skills Excellent verbal communication skills Strong project management skills, including time management Ability to work autonomously and in a team Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to proactively plan initiatives and be able to manage multiple tasks at once The salary range is between $50,000-60,000 annually. Women’s Foundation of Alabama offers a highly competitive benefits package, including: We pay 100% of medical premiums for employee coverage for Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401k Package Generous Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Paid Parental Leave Paid Family Leave Professional Development Opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should review the complete job description for full duties and required skills and experience. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter describing their reason for interest and key qualifications for the position, along with their resume, saved as one PDF file. Email the PDF to with the subject line “Development Coordinator Position.” Submissions by any other methods will not be considered.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Birmingham, AL 35233 (Required)

Work Location:

In person