Development Coordinator

Forever Balboa Park

San Diego, CA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Technology

Full Time

Job Description

Reports to: Director of Institutional Advancement

Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt; primarily on-site

Salary Range: $26 - 28/hourly, equates to approximately $55,000 - 60,000 annually

Forever Balboa Park is the nonprofit conservancy dedicated to enhancing and helping

maintain all 1,200 acres of Balboa Park. From caring for the Park’s gardens and urban forest to

greeting thousands of guests at the Visitor’s Center and info booths daily, our staff and

hundreds of volunteers work year-round to ensure Balboa Park remains a natural source of

wonder for all who visit.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and proactive Development Coordinator to

join our Institutional Advancement team. This position plays a key coordinating role across the

philanthropy team, helping organize projects, support donor relationships and the Membership

program, and keep fundraising initiatives moving forward.

Working closely with the Director of Institutional Advancement and the broader Institutional

Advancement team, the Development Coordinator helps ensure the team operates efficiently

while delivering an exceptional donor experience. This role is ideal for an emerging fundraising

professional who is curious, proactive, and eager to build a broad foundation in nonprofit

philanthropy while contributing to the success of one of San Diego's most treasured public

spaces.

The successful candidate will gain meaningful experience across annual giving, donor

stewardship, development operations, grants administration, fundraising events, digital

engagement, and gift processing, creating a strong foundation for a career in nonprofit

fundraising.

Key Responsibilities:

Philanthropy Operations and Project Coordination

Serve as the central coordinator for projects and initiatives across the Institutional

Advancement team.

Maintain fundraising calendars, project timelines, and departmental priorities to ensure

initiatives remain on schedule.

Coordinate donor meetings, internal planning meetings, and cross-functional

communications.

Prepare agendas, briefing materials, reports, presentations, and follow-up action items

for leadership and Board committees.

Manage vendors, invoices, contracts, and administrative logistics that support

fundraising activities.

Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes and operational efficiency.

Fundraising and Donor Stewardship

Coordinate Membership activities, recognition efforts, and timely follow-up to support

meaningful donor stewardship.

Prepare donor briefing materials and prospect research to support cultivation and

solicitation efforts.

Assist with implementation of annual giving campaigns, corporate partnerships, grants

administration, stewardship initiatives, and other fundraising projects.

Monitor grant proposal and reporting deadlines while coordinating supporting

documentation.

Donor Engagement and Events

Partner with the Special Events Manager to organize logistics for donor cultivation,

stewardship, and fundraising events.

Manage invitation lists, RSVPs, guest communications, event materials, and post-event

stewardship activities.

Prepare guest profiles, briefing materials, and reports that support successful donor

engagement.

Team Collaboration

Partner with the Database Specialist with gift processing and reconciliation, donor

acknowledgements, data verification, and fundraising reporting.

Collaborate with the Digital Engagement Manager to coordinate fundraising campaigns

and stewardship communications.

Gather program information and impact stories from staff to support donor

communications and grant reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

One to three years of relevant professional or internship experience in nonprofit

organizations, project coordination, customer service, communications, hospitality, or a

related field.

Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy, professionalism, and attention to

detail.

Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative approach and a commitment to discretion,

diplomacy and persuasion in dealing with donors.

Proficiency with Google Suite and the ability to learn new technology platforms.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or event coordination.

Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Familiarity with CRM or fundraising database systems.

Passion for parks, public spaces, conservation, arts and culture, or community

engagement.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and

relevant experience to Diane Lincoln at diane@balboapark.org.

Forever Balboa Park is an equal opportunity employer. Forever Balboa Park is committed to

providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of its staff, visitors,

volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and donors. We do not and shall not discriminate on the

basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin or

ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or

operations. These activities include but are not limited to hiring and firing of staff, selection of

volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We will take Affirmative Action measures to

ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment,

compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against

any employee or job applicant.