Join a passionate team making a real difference in North County!

At Operation HOPE-North County, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of homelessness by providing safe shelter, vital resources, and compassionate support to families and individuals in need. Through empowerment, advocacy, and community collaboration, we help our residents regain stability and build a path toward self-sufficiency.

Position Summary

The Development Coordinator supports the fundraising, donor stewardship, and event activities of the organization. This role is responsible for maintaining donor records, assisting with fundraising campaigns, coordinating special events, and supporting the development team with administrative and operational tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about our mission! This is a dynamic opportunity to help grow our impact, build community connections, and support a mission that transforms lives every day.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Support

• Assist in the planning, execution, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns and appeals

• Support the preparation of acknowledgment letters and donor communications

• Track campaign metrics and assist in producing development reports

Donor Management

• Maintain and update donor records in the organization’s CRM system

• Generate timely donation acknowledgments and stewardship materials

• Help identify and research prospective donors, sponsors, and partners

Event Management

• Organize and manage logistics for fundraising and community engagement events

• Lead at least 3 community based fundraising events per year

• Oversee vendor coordination, guest communications, and event promotion

• Support post-event reporting, donor follow-up, and impact storytelling

Training & Development Support

• Coordinate volunteer orientation and training sessions

• Support internal development team skill-building initiatives

• Assist with onboarding documentation and process improvements

Administrative & Budget Support

• Prepare materials for board meetings and development committee reports

• Monitor and reconcile event and project budgets

• Maintain shared drives, calendars, and development-related files

Note: This list of responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. The Development Coordinator may be asked to assist with other duties as needed to support the mission and operations of the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and nonprofit experience

• 1–3 years of experience in development, fundraising, marketing, or event coordination

• Proficiency in donor database systems (e.g., DonorSnap, Bloomerang, Salesforce)

• Strong writing, editing, and interpersonal communication skills

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

• Familiarity with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and Canva or email marketing tools a plus

• Passion for nonprofit mission and community engagement

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekends for events

• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs and assist with event setup as needed

• Reliable transportation for local travel

• Reports to Director of Resource Development

• If you are an internal candidate, you must discuss your candidacy with your manager before submitting an application.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance available after 30 days of employment (partially employer sponsored medical insurance)

• Generous PTO including: 12 personal days, 5 sick days, and 8 additional holidays

• Employee professional development plan and employee incentives