Foundation Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator supports the fundraising and donor engagement efforts of the Nassau County AHRC Foundation and its affiliates. This position assists in raising funds and building awareness through special events, donor cultivation initiatives, digital campaigns, and ongoing social media engagement.

Working as part of a small Foundation team, the Development Coordinator reports to the Development and Trust Specialist and the Foundation Director. The role collaborates closely with the AHRC Nassau Community Resources to ensure consistent messaging, branding, and outreach.

The Development Coordinator also supports the Foundation’s Community Trust program in partnership with the Foundation Director and the Development and Trust Specialist, providing administrative and project-based assistance related to pooled trust operations and family engagement.

Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limted to:

• Assist in planning and executing Foundation fundraising events, including, but not limited to, the Rose Ball, Golf Outing, Walk, and donor cultivation gatherings.
• Support implementation of event fundraising plans to increase revenue, sponsorship participation, and donor engagement.
• Manage event logistics including timelines, vendor coordination, registration, ticketing, seating, sponsorship fulfillment, and day-of operations.
• Draft and coordinate donor communications including solicitation letters, sponsorship materials, event emails, and acknowledgment correspondence.
• Assist with peer-to-peer and digital fundraising campaigns, including email marketing and social media support.
• Maintain online fundraising platforms
• Manage social media scheduling through Hootsuite and support execution of content calendars aligned with fundraising priorities for Foundation channels.
• Assist with expense tracking, check requests, and coordination with finance related to fundraising activities (WALK)
• Support the Foundation’s Community Trust program through administrative and project-based assistance in collaboration with the Foundation Director and Development and Trust Specialist.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Responsibilities and tasks may evolve or change at the discretion of the organization.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment for this role involve primarily sedentary office work, with frequent sitting, computer use, typing, phone communication, and detailed screen work requiring close visual focus. The employee must be able to use standard office equipment and occasionally lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds of event related materials. Standing, walking, bending, and reaching are required with event setup, vendor coordination, and event day-of operations. The position requires attendance at fundraising/cultivation events  which involve extended periods of standing/walking, working outdoors or in varied settings and climates, exposure to moderate to loud noise, crowds, and occasional evening/weekend hours. The typical office environment is professional with standard noise levels, with event days requiring sustained activity, coordination of multiple moving parts, real-time problem solving, and extended periods of standing and interaction in busy, high-energy environments. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
• One to two years of experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, event coordination, marketing, or communications preferred.
• Basic understanding of fundraising principles and donor stewardship practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required; experience with Raiser’s Edge, online fundraising platforms, and social media scheduling tools (e.g., Hootsuite) preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a multi-organizational environment.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as required for events.