OVERVIEW:

The Development Coordinator is a key team member driving the success of Friends of the Dallas Public Library's (FoDPL) fundraising and donor engagement initiatives. We’re looking for an energetic, detail-oriented, and self-motivated individual who thrives on achieving results, fostering relationships, and contributing to the mission of empowering the Dallas Public Library.

What You’ll Do

• Donor Relations & Fundraising Support
  • Process donations promptly and craft personalized acknowledgments to build lasting donor relationships.
  • Manage and optimize the DonorPerfect CRM to maintain accurate donor records and generate insightful reports.
  • Assist with prospect research, grant applications, and tracking deadlines to secure new funding opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director and board members to set and achieve ambitious development goals.
• Event Coordination
  • Play a vital role in planning and executing fundraising events, from coordinating logistics to managing RSVPs and vendors.
  • Engage and oversee volunteers, ensuring seamless event execution.
  • Contribute to post-event follow-up, including participant appreciation and actionable feedback collection.
• Mission-Driven Impact
  • Represent FoDPL with professionalism, passion, and integrity in all interactions.
  • Work collaboratively to grow donor support, strengthen community engagement, and achieve fundraising milestones.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of experience in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Proficiency with donor management systems (DonorPerfect preferred), Google Docs, Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• Experience in grant research and writing, plus social media marketing.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule, including remote work opportunities.
• Professional development opportunities to grow your expertise in nonprofit fundraising.

Email resume with salary requirements to hr@fodpl.org.