Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator plays a key role in creating an exceptional donor experience and supporting the growth of Girl Scouts of Western Ohio. This position is primarily responsible for maintaining our donor database, Bloomerang, and all data entry, data integrity and processes related to the software. This role also conducts prospect research, report generation and generates timely donor receipts and acknowledgements as part of the department’s donor cultivation, stewardship and fundraising efforts. The Development Coordinator also supports signature events, donor stewardship, and sponsorship initiatives, helping to build and strengthen relationships with donors and community partners.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about donor engagement and resource stewardship, possess excellent attention to detail and time management and have demonstrated experience working within donor fundraising software systems . The role reports to our Chief Development & Marketing Officer and is a member of our fund development team. This role can be located anywhere within our council footprint and based out of one of our Ohio regions - South (Cincinnati), Central (Lima or Dayton) or North (Toledo).

Essential Functions

• Manage and maintain the Bloomerang database, ensuring accurate donor records, gift entry, coding, and overall data quality.
• Generate reports and mailing lists for fundraising campaigns, event invitations, donor communications, and sponsorship proposals.
• Conduct prospect research to identify new donors and funding opportunities.
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of signature fundraising events, smaller donor stewardship events, and sponsorship activities. Attend events as required.
• Support donor stewardship, including tax receipts, gift acknowledgments, thank-you letters, and ongoing engagement.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department to ensure accurate gift records and adherence to accounting best practices.
• Contribute to team fundraising initiatives and organizational goals.

Competencies

• Time Management
• Information Management
• Customer Responsiveness
• Interpersonal Relations
• Organizational Skills

Position Details
This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Hours must be worked within council operating hours, Monday - Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support fund development activities and/or events.

Travel

Travel, which is rare, is primarily local during the business day.

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Experience managing a donor database (Bloomerang preferred) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. We value our employees’ time and efforts.

Compensation & Benefits
This is a full-time, non-exempt position and the position pays between $19.50 - $21.50/hour. The position also includes a generous health and wellbeing benefits package.

Perks

• Ability to build your skills and grow your career
• Supportive environment for learning and development.
• Flexibility for work/life balance
• Opportunity for hybrid teleworking arrangement after training period
• Medical, dental, vision, accident, life insurance, and more!
• 401K- 100% company match up to 5% salary
• Annual paid Winter Break from December 25th – January 1st
• 12 days of Vacation Paid Time Off & 6 days of Sick Paid Time Off
• A high-achieving and fun team with a casual dress code

Plus, we work to maintain the best environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. GSWO is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.