Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator

Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator Flight Expo Inc. Princeton, Minnesota Commute Time Position Overview Flight Expo, a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) dedicated to promoting aviation through education and aircraft preservation, is seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Fundraising & Community Engagement Coordinator to help grow and sustain our mission. This is not a behind-the-scenes role. We are looking for someone who is comfortable with in-person meetings, phone outreach, and building meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners. This position starts at 15 to 20 hours per week (W-2), with the opportunity to grow into a full-time role based on performance, results, and the ability to generate funding while building strong partnerships. Key Responsibilities Research, write, and manage grant proposals and reporting Build and maintain a strong pipeline of funding opportunities Actively engage donors, sponsors, and partners through phone calls, in-person meetings, and follow-ups Develop and maintain a targeted funder and donor list Support fundraising campaigns, sponsorship outreach, and events Track funding activity, deadlines, and reporting requirements using DonorPerfect, ensuring accurate tracking of outreach, contributions, and engagement Provide administrative support related to fundraising and development efforts Success in This Role Looks Like Building meaningful relationships that lead to financial support Consistently identifying and pursuing new funding opportunities Taking initiative to reach out, follow up, and close funding conversations Helping Flight Expo grow its funding base and long-term sustainability Strengthening community awareness and engagement with the mission Ideal Candidate Strong writing, communication, and storytelling skills Confident and comfortable with phone and in-person and relationship based outreach Willing to initiate outreach and build relationships from the ground up Organized and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven Able to quickly learn and effectively use systems such as donor and CRM platforms Passion for aviation, education, or workforce development is a plus Willing to sign a confidentiality and non-solicitation agreement to protect donor relationships and organizational information Early career professional or individual re-entering the workforce seeking meaningful growth opportunities Eager to grow with the organization and help expand this role into a full-time opportunity through results This role is best suited for someone who enjoys connecting with people, creating opportunity and helping secure the resources needed to grow programs that inspire the next generation. Job Information

Job Category:

Marketing / Communications

Salary:

$18.00 - $24.00 Per Hour

Education:

High School or Equivalent

Experience:

Entry Level

Position Type:

Part Time