Development Coordinator

Overview

The Development Coordinator plays a central role in implementing the organization's fundraising efforts. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Development Coordinator supports the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising initiatives that generate charitable revenue and strengthen community engagement. This is a part-time position with flexibility for some remote work.

Responsibilities

Grant Writing & Grant Management

• Research, develop, write, and submit competitive grant proposals aligned with LVOY’s mission.
• Maintain a grants calendar and manage deadlines, reporting requirements, and award timelines.
• Gather and organize program data, budgets, narratives, and documentation for applications and reports.
• Support implementation of grant-funded projects and assist with monitoring deliverables and preparing interim/final reports.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders.

Fundraising & Events

• Assist with planning and executing annual fundraising events.
• Solicit sponsorships and in-kind donations to support event success.
• Provide support for third-party fundraising events benefiting LVOY.

Marketing & Communications (Fundraising Support)

• Develop written content for grant proposals, appeals, newsletters, annual reports, social media, website updates, and event promotions.
• Coordinate production and distribution of fundraising and campaign communications.

Other Responsibilities

• Attend agency meetings, professional development opportunities, and community events as needed.
• Provide administrative and project support for fundraising and Board Development Committee activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform responsibilities ethically and with cultural competence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, English, public relations, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five (3–5) years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, grant writing, donor relations, event planning, marketing, or nonprofit development preferred.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing and fundraising activities preferred.
• Experience using donor database software such as Bloomerang, Raiser's Edge, Little Green Light, or similar CRM systems.
• Experience using email marketing platforms (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar).
• Experience creating marketing materials using Canva or similar design software preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of grant research, grant writing, donor stewardship, fundraising campaigns, and public relations.
• Ability to support fundraising strategies and recommend opportunities for increased donor engagement and revenue growth.
• Strong project planning, implementation, organization, and evaluation skills.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to prepare persuasive grant proposals, fundraising appeals, donor communications, and marketing materials.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret fundraising and donor data and prepare meaningful reports.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends for fundraising events and community engagement.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Literacy Volunteers Ontario-Yates.

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 15.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Canandaigua, NY 14424