Development Coordinator

Colorado Springs, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $29.00 - $36.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental Insurance

flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health Insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional development assistance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

The Development Coordinator role at Energy Resource Center is a dynamic, full-time position that reports directly to the Director of Programs. This role is pivotal to advancing the organization’s mission by supporting diverse development, marketing, fundraising, and grant-related activities. The coordinator manages communications, donor stewardship, research, and operational logistics aimed at increasing the organization’s retained earnings and strengthening partnerships within the community. The position involves collaboration with leadership, regional teams, community partners, vendors, contractors, and volunteers to support program growth and fundraising goals effectively.

This role encompasses several key areas, including donor and partner communications, social media coordination, and development of print and digital marketing materials aligned with ERC’s brand and strategic objectives. The Development Coordinator assists in organizing and executing events, handling logistics, vendor relationships, and sponsor recognition. Additionally, they support the Pay It Forward fee-for-service program, promoting earned revenue initiatives that fund free or reduced-cost services for households in need of energy efficiency upgrades and health and safety improvements.

The position also involves grant support activities such as prospect research, grant calendar maintenance, proposal drafting, deadline tracking, and report preparation. The coordinator plays a crucial role in maintaining donor records, processing gifts, and preparing acknowledgment correspondence, ensuring the integrity of fundraising operations. Candidates will experience a collaborative and mission-driven environment with competitive compensation ranging from $29.00 to $36.00 per hour. ERC values professional development and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and flexible scheduling options. This role is ideal for someone with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills who is eager to contribute to a nonprofit focused on community impact and sustainable home solutions.

Job Requirements

bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management communications business marketing or a related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
minimum of two years of increasingly responsible administrative coordination marketing fundraising grant support or office support experience
valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within two weeks and a good driving record
ability to pass pre-employment drug screening including marijuana
willingness to undergo criminal background check and motor vehicle report
strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
general knowledge of fundraising practices and principles preferably nonprofit experience
strong written and verbal communication skills including proofreading and editing
ability to understand and apply fundraising ethics and donor confidentiality standards
proficiency in common office software and comfort with learning new systems
detail-oriented with good time management skills and ability to meet multiple deadlines
knowledge or ability to learn grant writing and fundraising tools
experience with database management and data entry

Job Qualifications

bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management communications business marketing or related field preferred
two or more years of increasingly responsible administrative coordination marketing fundraising grant support or office support experience
strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with donors volunteers vendors contractors staff community partners and the general public
general knowledge of fundraising practices and principles
strong written and verbal communication skills including proofreading editing and preparing donor marketing and grant-related communications
ability to understand and apply fundraising ethics donor confidentiality standards and professional stewardship practices
proficiency with common office software including word processing spreadsheets presentations email and comfort learning new systems
detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines maintain accurate records and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision
knowledge of or ability to learn grant writing proposal development reporting requirements and fundraising research tools
experience with database data entry data management mailing lists reports donor records or similar tracking tools

Job Duties

support ERC’s development and marketing activities across all five office locations including donor and partner communications e-newsletters social media coordination print and digital materials business networking trade organization relationships community outreach and public-awareness efforts
coordinate with the Community Outreach Coordinator and leadership team to ensure messaging is accurate mission-focused and aligned with ERC’s brand and strategic goals
assist with planning and execution of organizational events including timelines logistics vendor and volunteer communication sponsor recognition ticket and table tracking and follow-up
assist the Director of Programs with ERC’s fee-for-service program Pay It Forward supporting outreach networking lead tracking and partner engagement for market-rate HVAC insulation energy audits and whole-home energy efficiency packages
help build relationships with property managers remodeling contractors trade partners community leaders businesses and other referral sources
support ERC’s foundation corporate individual donor and in-kind fundraising efforts including researching prospective grant makers and funding opportunities maintaining an annual grants calendar drafting and organizing proposal materials tracking deadlines preparing reports and maintaining accurate grant and donor files
help steward existing donors and funders while supporting cultivation of new opportunities with foundations banks businesses municipalities utility partners and community organizations
record process and acknowledge gifts prepare thank-you letters receipts sponsor acknowledgements and donor correspondence maintain donor database records mailing lists reports and periodic metrics as requested