Development Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Position Summary:

This position plays a key role in advancing the organization’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This position supports key elements of MPR|APM’s comprehensive campaign, including individual giving, stewardship, and database management. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about nonprofit work, with at least two years of experience in development or donor relations.

* This is a temporary position, 4-months with possible extension if needed.

Work Location: Hybrid - St. Paul, MN

Application Process: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Data & Research
• Work with team members to ensure data cleanliness in SalesForce database
• Create governance bios, event profiles, and other donor information as requested by fundraisers or senior leaders
• Complete donor research using tools such as Lexis Nexis

Donor Stewardship
• Provide support for donor acknowledgement, renewal & tax substantiation processes
• Assist with donor stewardship activities, including impact reports, donor recognition, and personalized communications
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and ethical fundraising standards

Administrative support
• Support Advisory Councils by coordinating meetings, written materials, and cultivation activities
• Provide support to colleagues by scheduling meetings, updating calendars and sending reminders
• Team support, including booking travel, conference registration, purchase cards and other tasks as assigned
• Build collaborative relationships on and off our team
• Assist with special projects as needed

Required Education and Experience
• HS Degree or Equivalent Experience
• Minimum of two years relevant work experience related to administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
• Significant experience using customer or constituent databases (Salesforce highly preferred), MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects at once
• Ability to engage tactfully with donors and supporters
• Exceptional written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to learn software applications when needed, such as Salesforce NPSP
• High attention to detail
• Success in planning for and completing projects on time
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Ability to be flexible & adaptable
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Previous experience with nonprofit fundraising strongly preferred

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Ability to manage some work outside of standard office hours as needed.
• Physical Demands:
• Required to move about in an office environment
• Required to move about in the community
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping
• Working Conditions:
• Moderate noise level