Development Coordinator

Job Title: Development Coordinator Department: Development

Reports to: Interim Chief Development Officer Date: April, 2026

About Us:

At The Center, we start with kids because that's where creativity begins, and too often, where it ends.

Every child is born creative. But somewhere between the finger paintings and the final exams, that spark gets dimmed by pressure to perform, by systems that reward conformity, by a world that treats imagination as optional. We're here to make sure that doesn't happen.

Our mission is simple and urgent: give every young person the space, support, and permission to discover who they are through creativity. We build programs, experiences, and environments designed to meet kids where they are and grow with them. Because a child who learns to think boldly, make bravely, and lead with curiosity becomes an adult who changes the world.

Rooted in community, driven by curiosity, and powered by courageous ideas, we’re building a first-of-its-kind campus where creativity is protected, practiced, and passed on from tweens and tinkerers to leaders and late bloomers.

We’re looking for team members who share our belief that creativity belongs to everyone. If you're a strategic, collaborative thinker who thrives in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment, this is a rare opportunity to help shape not just an organization, but a movement.

Job Summary:

The Development Coordinator plays a critical role in supporting the execution and growth of the organization’s fundraising strategy. This position blends operational excellence with strategic support, ensuring seamless donor engagement, accurate data management, and effective internal coordination across the Development function.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Manage donor communications, acknowledgements, recognition, and impact reporting
• Support individual giving, legacy initiatives, and donor engagement efforts
• Oversee the donor database (Little Green Light), including records, gift entry, pledge tracking, and documentation
• Ensure data accuracy to support reporting, forecasting, and relationship management
• Conduct prospect research and prepare donor briefings to support cultivation and solicitation
• Track and manage donor pipeline activity and engagement strategies
• Generate regular reports and insights for leadership and board engagement
• Maintain organized systems across shared drives and documentation
• Oversee gift processing, invoices, and donor compliance materials
• Support grant applications, agreements, and documentation

Education and Experience:

Qualified candidates will have the following education and kinds of professional experiences:

• 2+ years of development, research, or administrative experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.

Required Skills/Abilities

The successful Development coordinator will demonstrate the following skills and abilities.

• Proficiency in fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential donor information with discretion.
• Maintaining a professional demeanor and representing the organization with grace and integrity is fundamental to the role.

• Dynamic Work Environment: Join a passionate, creative team committed to redefining what’s possible through curiosity, creativity, and confidence.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continued learning, leadership development, and career advancement.
• Impactful Projects: Contribute to a once-in-a-generation initiative with the power to shape creative culture and community for decades to come.
• Energizing Culture: Work alongside imaginative, driven colleagues in an environment that celebrates bold ideas and joyful collaboration.