Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce ยท 3 weeks ago
Development Coordinator - part-time
Ballston Spa, NY
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$23/hr - $25/hr
1+ years expSaratoga County Chamber of Commerce is a community-based organization dedicated to supporting neighbors with low incomes. The Development Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting LifeWorks fundraising and donor relations efforts, ensuring the organization has the resources needed to fulfill its mission through strong donor stewardship, event coordination, and external communications.
Non ProfitService Industry
Responsibilities
Assist in developing and implementing fundraising plans, including individual giving, major gifts, corporate sponsorships, and special events
Maintain and update donor database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information (gifts, pledges, acknowledgments)
Prepare donor acknowledgement letters and receipts; coordinate timely follow-ups
Conduct donor research to identify potential new supporters
Assist with stewardship activities: thank you calls/emails, recognition (in newsletters, on website, in events)
Plan and coordinate fundraising and outreach events (e.g., dine to donate, fundraising receptions, community gatherings)
Manage logistics: venue, catering, volunteers, publicity, registration, materials
Support post-event evaluation: gather feedback, assess outcomes, and prepare post-event reports
Assist with creation and dissemination of communications materials: newsletters, donor updates, social media posts, website content
Help maintain LifeWorks online presence, ensuring content is current, accurate, and aligned with organizational messaging
Work with staff to capture stories, photos, and impact metrics to share with supporters
Maintain records and files related to development activities
Assist with budget tracking for development department (e.g. revenue, expenses, event budgets). Lend support with scheduling, meeting prep, and follow-ups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Nonprofit Management, Communications, English, Public Administration, or related field
1-3 years of experience in fundraising, development, or a similar role (nonprofit experience strongly preferred)
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with donor/sales databases and Microsoft Office suite
Comfort working with diverse populations, including low-income individuals and families
Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends (for events or meetings)
Reliable transportation for meetings, outreach, or events as needed
Commitment to LifeWorks mission, values, and equity principles
Preferred
Experience with grant writing and/or grant reporting
Experience coordinating events (logistics, vendor relations, volunteer coordination)
Familiarity with social media management and content creation
Experience working in or with community-based nonprofit organizations
Company
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce
Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit organization that promotes market farmers, networking, hosting and other services.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Greg Dixon
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)
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