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How much do development coordinator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for development coordinator in Idaho is $49,304.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,900.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a development coordinator?

A development coordinator helps organize and administer fundraising efforts for a non-profit organization. As a development coordinator, your primary duties include scheduling and planning fundraising events, monitoring staff and volunteer calendars and attendance at events, and overseeing event budgets and resources. To pursue a career as a development coordinator, you need a high school diploma or equivalent and familiarity with the non-profit sector. Some employers prefer candidates with administrative, event planning, or customer service experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a development coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Development Coordinator, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in fundraising or nonprofit administration, typically backed by a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with donor management systems (such as Raiser’s Edge or Salesforce), event planning software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are commonly required. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and multitasking abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are vital for effectively managing fundraising campaigns, donor relations, and ensuring the success of development initiatives.

What are some common challenges faced by development coordinators when managing multiple fundraising initiatives simultaneously?

Development Coordinators often juggle several fundraising campaigns, events, and donor communications at once, which can make time management and prioritization challenging. Balancing competing deadlines while ensuring each initiative receives adequate attention requires strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Clear communication with team members and stakeholders is crucial to avoid overlaps or gaps in outreach, and utilizing donor management software can help streamline processes. Over time, these challenges can lead to valuable experience in project management and open doors to more senior roles within nonprofit development.

What is the difference between Development Coordinator vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectDevelopment CoordinatorFundraising Coordinator
Primary FocusOverall development activities, including grants, donor relations, and program supportSpecific fundraising campaigns and events
Required SkillsFundraising, project management, communicationFundraising, event planning, donor engagement
Work EnvironmentNonprofits, educational institutions, community organizationsNonprofits, charities, advocacy groups

While both roles support nonprofit growth, a Development Coordinator handles a broader range of development activities, including grants and donor relations, whereas a Fundraising Coordinator focuses specifically on fundraising campaigns and events. The roles often overlap but differ in scope and responsibilities.

Is being a development coordinator hard?

Being a development coordinator can be challenging as it involves managing multiple projects, coordinating with teams, and meeting fundraising or program goals. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills, often within a fast-paced environment.
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Infographic showing various Development Coordinator job openings in Idaho as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,304 per year, or $23.7 per hour.

Youth Development Coordinator - Litehouse/Sandpoint

Sandpoint, ID • On-site

YMCA of The Inland Northwest
501 - 1,000 employees
Learn more about YMCA of The Inland Northwestexternal

$18/hr

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

OUR CULTURE:
At the Y, you can channel your passion into a lifelong career helping to deliver positive change. Every day, our staff – of all ages and from all walks of life – work to bridge the gaps in community needs by nurturing the potential of youth and teens, improving our community’s health and well-being, and providing support to our neighbors, by serving others, building strong relationships, and incorporating our YMCA values into our everyday work.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Youth Development Director, the Youth Development Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Child Watch and Family Activity Center and providing exemplary member service, creating a friendly and courteous atmosphere for youth and families. In addition, the Youth Development Coordinator will act as the point person during operating hours, address staff and member concerns, supervise Child Watch and Family Activity Center staff, and reinforces policies in a professional and courteous manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Directs the overall Child Watch, Youth Enrichment Programs and Family Activity Center operation, ensuring proper implementation of procedures and protocols with emphasis on exceptional service.
  2. Develops innovative programs that engage youth and families and drive continuous program improvement. 
  3. Ensures all programs are mission-driven, developmentally appropriate, and aligned with YMCA goals and standards.
  4. Responsible for ensuring safety and supervision of youth and leading developmentally appropriate activities in the Child Watch and Family Activity Center. 
  5. Recruit and hire Child Watch, Youth Enrichment and Family Activity Center staff, maintain training and development programs, reviews and evaluates staff performance, and develops strategies to motivate and retain staff, while ensuring appropriate staffing levels for regular shifts and substitute coverage.
  6. Maintains accurate and complete participant attendance logs within the program, also ensuring positive participant engagement. 
  7. Ensures the Child Watch, Youth Enrichment Programs and the Family Activity Center have adequate supplies for operations, maintains program equipment, and makes recommendations for repairs. 
  8. Assists the Youth Development Director in planning and executing special events, activities, and scheduling.
  9. Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol.
  10. Participates as a member of assigned committees, attends regular staff meetings, and promotes the YMCA throughout the local community.
  11. Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with families about their child’s participation in activities, behaviors, and related topics, connecting families to the YMCA. 
  12. Addresses member and staff concerns, providing exceptional member service and elevating issues to the Youth Development Director as appropriate. 
  13. Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and goals of the YMCA.

 

Note: This position includes multiple locations. The responsibilities below apply only to the North Branch Youth Development Coordinator and are assigned in addition to the general responsibilities listed above.

Additional Responsibilities – North Branch Only:

  • Oversee the Safe Sitter Program for the Association.

Additional Compensation:
These additional responsibilities are compensated for through additional work hours and do not impact base pay or title.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years of age
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and build positive, authentic relationships with staff, parents and children
  • Management and supervisory experience preferred.
  • Displays strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  • Utilizes computer skills and has experience with standard business software. 
  • Completion of YMCA Program-specific trainings upon hire
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community


  WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move the body through bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to communicable diseases, thus engaging in frequent handwashing and us of disinfectant products
  • The employee is regularly required to remain stationary, upright, and alert for several hours at a time.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly interact with youth through oral comprehension and expression, as well as active listening and speech recognition
  • The employee is frequently required to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight
  • The employee must occasionally lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners together we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. The YMCA of the Inland Northwest provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants.

STARTING PAY: $18/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

  • Frequent opportunities to makes a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
  • Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
  • Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
  • Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
  • Flexible schedules that work for YOU
  • Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
  • Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us. 

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