Position Title: Development Coordinator
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Full-time
Location: Kern or Los Angeles County
Reports to: Development Director
Payrate: $25 – $30/hour
The Organization
The Dolores Huerta Foundation (DHF) is a growing 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to inspire and organize communities to build volunteer organizations empowered to pursue social justice. DHF is based in Bakersfield, California. We organize in the counties of Tulare, Fresno, Kern, and the high desert area of Los Angeles County.
Position Overview
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is seeking a Development Coordinator to manage donor data, coordinate fundraising events, and provide crucial administrative support to the development team. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented individual who is passionate about relationship
building and eager to make a meaningful impact. A strong background in fundraising or event coordination, proficiency with CRM platforms, and a commitment to the Foundation’s mission of empowering underserved communities are highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Data Management
- Enter and maintain donation records in line with Foundation and fundraising best practices.
- Track donor activity and correspondence, optimize reporting systems and manage data entry in the department’s CRM.
- Reconcile donor data with the Finance department and manage database cleanup through regular updates.
- Generate reports to support development strategies and assist in donor stewardship and acknowledgment.
- Draft individual thank-you notes and tax receipts.
Donor Profiles
- Identify and research potential major donors and key supporters.
- Support revenue-generating functions through prospect research and development of donor briefs.
Event Coordination
- Lead fundraising efforts and logistics execution of large-scale fundraising events, such as the annual gala and other special events.
- Draft and track solicitations, manage event budgets, and handle communications with vendors and guests.
Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support to the Development team on fundraising-related tasks, and contribute to outlining and enhancing development systems.
- Assist with the creation of donor materials and production of Annual Reports.
- Manage the donor recognition program and track success stories to communicate impact.
Baseline Expectations of a Development Coordinator
- 2+ years of work experience in nonprofit operations, finance, fundraising, or similar roles.
- Alignment with the mission and values of the Dolores Huerta Foundation, with a commitment to social justice and equity.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage projects independently.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with technology and virtual communication systems (Google Suite, Project Management Software, RingCentral, Zoom, etc.).
- Experience using CRM systems and donor management software.
- Driver license and ability to travel.
- Comfort working some nights and weekends, as needed.
Additional Skills for a Development Coordinator
- Communications and Marketing
- Cultural Competence and Inclusivity
EDUCATION
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Graduate from an accredited college
- Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
- 2+ Years’ experience in a community outreach role preferred
- Social justice advocacy experience preferred
- Superior interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally with a culturally diverse group
- Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to prioritize workload to complete assignments with many deadlines and competing requirements.
Organizational Competencies
Alignment with DHF values: Understanding and appreciation of Dolores Huerta’s legacy and the farmworker’s movement is foundational to staff’s commitment to working with our BIPOC children, families and communities. Demonstrates respect for and appreciation of social justice history, and community organizing culture, understanding its implication in one’s work, in fostering meaningful relationships, and in embracing the community served.
TO APPLY:
Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to humanresources@doloreshuerta.org
Type “Development Coordinator” in the subject line
The Dolores Huerta Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental
disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law.
