Development and Communications Coordinator

The Development and Communications Coordinator will play a pivotal role in strengthening the

Accokeek Foundation’s connections with stakeholders, including donors, board members, and

volunteers. Reporting directly to the Development and Communications Director, the position

supports development goals by supporting donor relations and ensuring effective communication

and engagement strategies to advance the Foundation's mission and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Administration

• Collaborate with leadership, program leads, and other staff to draft, manage, and submit grant proposals, reports, concept notes, program overviews, and other deliverables.
• Ensure timely submission of grant materials, maintaining an organized calendar of deadlines and deliverables.
• Conduct research to identify institutional funding prospects and align opportunities with organizational priorities.
• Maintain clear records of grant activity, funder interactions, and reporting requirements in the grants management system.

Donor and Stakeholder Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with donors, volunteers, and partners to enhance engagement and retention.
• Coordinate donor recognition activities, including personalized thank-you letters, gift acknowledgments, and stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain donor records in the donor database, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of gift entries, reports, and outreach.
• Support the planning and execution of donor events, including invitations, logistics, and post-event follow-ups.

Development and Communications

• Create compelling materials for donor outreach, including brochures, reports, and
• presentations.
• Maintain consistent communication with stakeholders via newsletters, email campaigns, and
• social media updates.
• Track and report metrics related to donor engagement and fundraising campaigns.

General Administrative Support

• Manage incoming and outgoing communications, prioritizing inquiries and ensuring timely
• responses.
• Maintain organized records for development activities and communications.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for communications-related tools, including
• email and web platforms and donor management systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit development, communications, or a related field, or
• equivalent work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in grant or technical writing, fundraising, or donor relations,
• preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong writing, editing, and research skills with an ability to create compelling proposals and
• donor communications.
• Experience with donor database management (e.g., Bloomerang) and proficiency with
• Microsoft 365, Constant Contact, and tools like Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects with tight
• deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while also managing
• independent responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular sitting, occasional standing and walking, and the ability to lift up to 20

pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a non-exempt, full-time position offering a salary range of $50,000-$55,000. Candidates

must be available to work on-site, including weekends, with some flexibility for remote work as the

role allows. Accokeek Foundation provides eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package

including flexible paid time off, cost share benefit, paying 50% of health insurance premiums,

retirement matching, and paid disability and life insurance.

To apply: Send a resume and cover letter describing how your experience, skills, and interests make

you uniquely qualified for this position by email with the subject line “Development and

Communications Coordinator” to development@accokeek.org. The position is open until filed with applications received by June 5, 2026 given priority.

Accokeek Foundation provides eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including flexible paid time off, cost share benefit, paying 50% of health insurance premiums, retirement matching, and paid disability and life insurance.