Professional Development Coordinator Jobs in Decatur, GA

Development Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Resource Development    

Position Status: Full-Time (40 HRS)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Development Coordinator serves as a critical member of Gateway Center’s Resource Development team,

functioning as the administrative and operational anchor of the department. This role is responsible for designing, coordinating, and supporting the execution of a comprehensive grants strategy, while also ensuring the effective management of fundraising systems, campaigns, and donor data.

Working collaboratively with the Director of Resource Development and the CEO, the Development Coordinator will help implement and build upon the organization’s Development Plan, supporting efforts to expand philanthropic revenue, strengthen donor engagement, support fundraising event planning/implementation, and enhance the department’s operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grants & Development Strategy (20%)

• Support the design and execution of a comprehensive grant application and management strategy
• Research prospective funding opportunities and individual donors aligned with organizational priorities and mission
• Assist in preparing and submitting grant proposals, reports, and supporting documentation
• Maintain a grants calendar to ensure timely submissions and compliance with funder requirements

Database Management – Raiser’s Edge NXT (30%)

• Maintain and manage the integrity of all donor and constituent records in Raiser’s Edge NXT
• Perform ongoing data entry, updates, and audits to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Generate reports to support fundraising strategy, donor engagement, and leadership decision-making
• Identify, research, and cultivate new individual donors by utilizing data-driven
• prospecting strategies, leveraging CRM tools, and building meaningful relationships that align donor interests with the organization’s mission and funding priorities.
• Support gift processing and acknowledgment workflows in coordination with Director of Resource Development

Digital Campaign Management – GoFundMe (30%)

• Develop, launch, and manage online fundraising campaigns and events through the GoFundMe (formerly Classy) platform
• Monitor campaign performance and optimize outreach strategies to maximize engagement and revenue
• Process and reconcile online donations in coordination with finance and development teams
• Ensure timely donor acknowledgment and stewardship for digital contributors

Additional Development Support – 20%

• Provide administrative and logistical support for fundraising events and donor engagement activities
• Assist with general development office operations, including scheduling, communications, and materials preparation
• Track deadlines and project milestones using Monday.com or a comparable project management system
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, Communications, or a related field required (equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered).
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in fundraising, development operations, or a
• related nonprofit function preferred, with demonstrated exposure to donor engagement, grants, or campaign support.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Raiser’s Edge NXT (or comparable CRM) required, including data entry, reporting, and donor record management; experience with GoFundMe or similar peer-to-peer fundraising platforms strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to manage data, generate reports, and support data-informed decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and communicate with diverse stakeholders, including donors, community partners, volunteers, and internal teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated adaptability, intellectual curiosity, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Commitment to a collaborative, solutions-oriented work culture, with a proactive approach to meeting and exceeding organizational goals.
• Professional resilience and persistence, including the ability to respond constructively to
• funding challenges and proposal rejections while maintaining momentum toward development goals.

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 accommodation 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 sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel to operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.  The employee must be able to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to talk, hear communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, and exchange information. The employee is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or

move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral

vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.    

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 exposed to airborne pathogens. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Gateway Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, citizenship, sex, marital or veteran status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Gateway Center also takes affirmative action to employ, and advance in employment, qualified women, minorities and covered veterans. Gateway Center also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.

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Since 2005, Gateway Center (GWC) has been committed to providing effective, strategic and innovative solutions as part of our collaborative model.
GWC is a proven leader and has positioned ourselves to be adaptable to respond to the needs of the homeless community. GWC programs are designed to address the underlying barriers that prevent individuals and families from transitioning out of homelessness, such as unemployment, behavioral health, housing affordability, and/or medical conditions. We provide a trauma informed and a client-centered environment where individuals can receive the tools they need to end their homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency. To ensure the alignment of services, Gateway Center has focused our efforts into our Five Keys to Success (1) Housing Placement and Stability, (2) Health and Wellness, (3) Family and Community Engagement, (4) Job Skills Training and Placement, and (5) Literacy.