Coordinator, Development

An established leader in the Northeast Ohio civic landscape, College Now has been changing the lives of students in our region since 1967. We do this by providing college and career access advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services to students from middle school through adulthood. An individual filling this position can expect to have an impact on Northeast Ohio students and families.

When you work for College Now, you are part of an innovative and visionary team, committed to College Now's mission, vision, and values, as we are committed to creating a collaborative workplace for team members. Offering superior benefits, ample opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make an impact on the community, College Now is where careers are made and grown.

Position title: Coordinator, Development
Status: Full-time; Non-Exempt 
Standard Hours: Typically Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends
Location: Hybrid (In office 3 days/week and remote 2 days/week based on business needs)
Reports To: Chief Development Officer   
Starting Salary: $43,000 - $52,000 commensurate with relevant experience
Assigned To: Development 

Position Summary:  

The Development Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to College Now’s Development department. Responsibilities include scheduling meetings, preparing correspondence and materials, maintaining donor records, executing development events, and assisting with departmental expenses and recordkeeping. Working collaboratively with staff, board members, and volunteers, the coordinator helps ensure accurate records, timely follow-through, and responsive service to donors while maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.

This position provides administrative support to the Chief Development Officer.  

Essential Functions: 

• Provide general administrative support to the development department.
• Provide high-level administrative support for the Chief Development Officer including scheduling meetings, taking meeting minutes, managing calendars, and processing expenses.  
• Coordinate and support donor engagement activities including individual meetings and stewardship opportunities.
• Coordinate all aspects of fundraising and friendraising events, including working with venues, vendors, income, expenses, invitations and RSVPs, coordinating with marketing, technology, logistics, invoicing, in kind donations, etc.
• Manage and track department budget and spending.
• Provide support for development team projects.
• Manage yearly preparation and distribution of holiday cards and other donor communications as needed.
• Support the effectiveness of Board engagement strategies and event execution, recommending improvements where necessary. 
• Coordinate the organization’s engagement in community events and activities.
• Assist with other development activities and projects as assigned.

Must-Have Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks. 
• Ability to handle donor and organizational information with a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, Teams).

Previous Work Experience:

• Exposure to or experience with databases and customer relationship management (CRM) systems preferred.
• Experience planning large events.
• Experience working within a development department preferred.

Education Requirement:

• Associate’s degree required.

Disclaimer: "Nothing in this position description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.