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Harvard University

Development Coordinator

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$47.90K - $64.40K/yr

By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction ... The Development Coordinator, Principal and Major Gifts (PMG) works in partnership with and provides ...

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Harvard University

Development Coordinator

Cambridge, MA

$47.90K - $64.40K/yr

By combining cutting-edge research, the teaching of outstanding students, and direct interaction ... The Development Coordinator, Principal and Major Gifts (PMG) works in partnership with and provides ...

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Gateway Center

Development Coordinator

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$50K/yr

The Development Coordinator serves as a critical member of Gateway Center's Resource Development ... Research prospective funding opportunities and individual donors aligned with organizational ...

Gateway Center

Development Coordinator

Atlanta, GA · On-site +1

$50K/yr

The Development Coordinator serves as a critical member of Gateway Center's Resource Development ... Research prospective funding opportunities and individual donors aligned with organizational ...

Onni Group

Development Coordinator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$44.80K - $60.30K/yr

The Development Coordinator supports the execution of real estate development projects from early ... This position contributes to financial analysis, market research, and reporting, while supporting ...

Stanford University

Development Coordinator

Stanford, CA · On-site

$36.57 - $42.81/hr

Development Coordinator - University Major Gifts, Class Giving, Parent and Family Engagement Main ... Stanford University is one of the world's premier academic and research institutions, devoting ...

Onni Group

Development Coordinator

Chicago, IL

$44.80K - $60.30K/yr

The Development Coordinator supports the execution of real estate development projects from early ... This position contributes to financial analysis, market research, and reporting, while supporting ...

Arkansas Foodbank

Development Coordinator

Little Rock, AR · On-site

$36.20K - $48.70K/yr

Manage prospect research for the development department. Conduct regular wealth screenings of ... coordinating with the marketing / communications, programs, and finance departments for all ...

Nature

Development Coordinator

New York, NY · Hybrid

$26.89 - $39.47/hr

The Development Coordinator may be responsible for various activities, including donor list ... basic research, as needed. The Coordinator uses the available fundraising management system to ...

Breakthrough T1D

Development Coordinator

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$43K - $57.90K/yr

As the leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy organization, Breakthrough T1D ... The Development Coordinator (DC) at Breakthrough T1D is integral in the day-to-day execution of ...

Merakey

Development Coordinator

Coraopolis, PA · On-site

$41.50K - $55.80K/yr

The Development Coordinator plays an important role in supporting community involvement ... Conduct research and data analysis to inform business development strategies and generate ...

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As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for research development coordinator in the United States is $52,401.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $58,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Research Development Coordinator, you need a strong background in research administration, grant writing, and project management, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with funding databases, proposal submission systems, and compliance software is typically required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills for this role. These competencies are essential for supporting successful research initiatives, securing funding, and ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements.

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A Research Development Coordinator works closely with faculty members and research teams to identify funding opportunities, interpret sponsor guidelines, and coordinate the preparation of grant proposals. This role often involves facilitating brainstorming sessions, providing feedback on proposal drafts, and ensuring all submission requirements are met. Effective coordinators act as liaisons between researchers and administrative offices, helping to streamline communication and troubleshoot any issues that arise during the application process. This collaborative approach is essential for developing competitive proposals and fostering a supportive research environment.

What are Research Development Coordinators?

Research Development Coordinators are professionals who support and enhance the research activities of an organization, typically within universities, research institutes, or large companies. They help researchers identify funding opportunities, develop grant proposals, and foster collaborations across departments or with external partners. Their role often includes managing timelines, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing guidance on best practices for research development. By facilitating these processes, they help maximize the success and impact of research projects.
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Sr. Development Coordinator

Sr. Development Coordinator

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD • On-site

$41.44K - $71.95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Johns Hopkins Medicine rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 200 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

216th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Sr. Development Coordinator will provide multi-faceted support to Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and work collaboratively and in consultation with other staff to ensure development programs, projects, and initiatives are fully supported. The Sr. Development Coordinator will contribute to projects and detailed reporting.
The Office of Foundation Relations advances the research of Hopkins faculty by facilitating grant funding from private foundations. The Sr. Development Coordinator supports the operational functions of the Office of Foundation Relations with core responsibilities for data management, reporting, grant/pledge processing, communications, and research.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Serve as lead to triage internal and external constituent inquiries.
  • Work closely with team members and leadership to promptly resolve any constituent issues.
  • Ensure the accurate processing of contributions and maintain the integrity of the donor database (CRM).
  • Review and ensure data quality. Triage issues to the team and leadership.
  • Compile and analyze data. Produce ad hoc and regular reports.
  • Assist team leadership with reporting and analysis of gift and pipeline-related data
  • Ensure successful prospect identification/pipeline building, portfolio management, and other processes for gift officer support.
  • Partner with the Director of Development (DOD)/team lead on work plan preparations and submissions.
  • Generate and manipulate templated and customized donor, prospect, and faculty reports.
  • Research and/or compile briefing materials and presentations.
  • Proofread and edit documents and office communications.
  • Assist with planning, executing, and evaluating special events. Staff events as assigned.
  • Coordinate project management (schedule meetings, create timelines, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items).
  • Represent the team on committees.
  • Submit travel reimbursements for business-related expenses using Concur.
  • Maintain and monitor the operating budget.
  • Provide back-up administrative support for team members.
  • Other duties as assigned.

In addition the duties described above, the Sr. Development Coordinator will:
  • Lead the grants tracking process for the Office of Foundation Relations, including monitoring the JHAS CRM database for accurate and timely entry of development transactions to ensure proper crediting of foundation donor revenues.
  • In coordination with Office of Advancement Services, utilize university finance and grant management systems to facilitate booking of select foundation funding in the divisional JHAS CRM database.
  • Generate background research on foundation funders for the Office of Foundation Relations Staff and other stakeholders.
  • Provide routine maintenance and performance management of the Office of Foundation Relations web properties, and serves as lead contact with the Office of the Vice Provost for Research on website-related projects.
  • Manage the development, distribution, and ongoing improvement of the Office of Foundation Relations bi-weekly newsletter.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Five years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education permitted by the JHU equivalency formula beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Experience as an advanced user of CRM, financial, and/or grant management databases
  • Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive
  • Experience with no-code website builder platforms such as WordPress and email marketing tools such as Mailchimp
  • Comfort with using AI software to increase organizational productivity

Classified Title: Sr. Development Coordinator
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Development Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/03/OF
Starting Salary Range: Minimum: $41,437 - Maximum: $71,954 (targeted salary: $52,050-$58,050; commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Mount Washington Campus
Department name: 10001633-Foundation Relations
Personnel area: University Administration
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