Description
City Lights Foundation exists to bring light into the darkness by building relationships and restoring dignity among people experiencing homelessness and poverty. We believe generosity and compassion can change lives—both for those who give and those who receive.
This position presents a unique opportunity to be part of a passionate, mission-driven team working to create lasting change in our community. As a key support member of our leadership and development team, you will play an essential role in advancing fundraising efforts, stewarding donor relationships, and ensuring smooth administrative operations that fuel our mission.
The Development Coordinator supports the Executive Director and Director of Development by providing high-quality administrative assistance and hands-on support for fundraising initiatives, donor engagement, and events. This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of generosity and wants to grow their career in nonprofit fundraising and philanthropy.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising & Donor Engagement
Support donor stewardship activities, including thank-you cards, holiday greetings, and campaign updates.
Assist with fundraising campaigns, events, and appeals, ensuring an excellent donor experience.
Help maintain accurate donor records in Salesforce for Nonprofits, supporting segmentation, tracking, and reporting.
Coordinate sponsorship outreach and communication materials.
Assist in developing engaging content for donor newsletters, social media, and other communications.
Events & Campaign Support
Support logistics and planning for major fundraising events and donor gatherings.
Coordinate invitations, guest lists, and event communications.
Assist with set-up, volunteer coordination, and follow-up communications to strengthen donor relationships.
Systems & Operations
Maintain and update Salesforce records and donor lists with accuracy and attention to detail.
Pursue Salesforce online training to build proficiency and support database management best practices.
Help manage organizational communications, including info@ emails and phone inquiries, routing to appropriate team members.
Support daily administrative needs of the Executive Director and Development Team.
Requirements
Qualifications
Passion for fundraising, philanthropy, and making a difference through generosity.
Excellent organization, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Experience with or interest in learning Salesforce for Nonprofits, Canva, and Mailchimp.
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail).
Commitment to City Lights’ relational approach and core values of dignity, compassion, and community.
1+ year of experience in nonprofit or development support preferred.
Nonprofit experience and/or a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, English, Journalism, or related field preferred.
Valid driver’s license and auto liability insurance required.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you’re passionate about fundraising/nonprofit work and how generosity inspires you to make a difference in the world, particularly for people experiencing homelessness.
