Development Coordinator

DATE FOR POSTING: September 22, 2026

POSITION DETAIL: Exempt, FT, Mon-Fri (with exception of events scheduled for evenings or weekends) with work flexibility for work hours to meet needs of the position and responsibilities.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO JOB APPLICANTS: When job offers are extended, applicants are required to participate in NAME OF POSITION:

background screening through FCP Clearinghouse. Information is posted at https://info.flclearinghouse.com to reference.

Values of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Access, Belonging and Opportunity

Founded in 1904, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) is the largest and most experienced youth mentoring organization in the United States. The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is to create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters serves more than 5,000 communities across all 50 states.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County: Award winning mentorship programs are celebrated in Broward! We are building a team of professionals to serve our community. We are excited for you to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team in fulfilling the commitment to make a life-long impact on a child’s life. Help us to partner with parents/guardians, volunteers, donors, and partners in the community to hold ourselves accountable for each child in our program, so he/she achieves:

Higher aspirations, greater confidence, and better relationships.

Educational Success.

Avoidance of Risky Behaviors

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, PTO and holidays and align to a flexible schedule for your work within our workplace. We strive to provide ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Our staff is also encouraged to seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

The Development Coordinator position is part of the development team. The candidate oversees database management, including gift and donor data entry, reporting, and analysis of donations through Salesforce and/or in coordination with other programs. The position will also assist in donor recognition, stewardship, development and implementation of events, community relations, and assistance with marketing the programs, services, fundraising opportunities, and any activities related to the development department. The coordinator works closely with the senior leadership team to include the CEO, Director of Development, Chief Marketing Officer and other BBBS program staff, community partners, mentors, and advocates.

· Manage donor database and create invoices to close commitments with sponsors.

· Work with the Event team to ensure sponsors are correctly recognized.

· Work with the finance department to log all development agency commitments in a master development spreadsheet until new BBBS portal is built out.

· Process all gifts and receipt acknowledgments, including, but not limited to, credit cards, checks, cash, online donations and gift-in-kind.

· Assist in giving input to the BBBS agency portal to IT regarding the build of development CRM.

· Provide administrative support to the development department, including, but not limited to letters of intent, proposals, matching gift requests, processing, pledges and payment reminders and other mailings

· Maintain records and files in accordance with the agencies retention documentation requirements.

· Perform general administrative functions such as answering phones, typing, scanning, copying, and filing.

· Ensure a high level of proficiency and skill in applying child safety and risk management knowledge, policies, and procedures throughout all aspects of job function.

· Generate and track acknowledgment and tribute letters for all gifts.

· Manage communications and membership lists.

· Responsible for all mailing lists, including renewals, invitations, direct mail correspondence, mail merges, and other administrative responsibilities as assigned.

· Coordinate with the development team to ensure accurate list management and reporting.

· Utilize Salesforce support to ensure accuracy and timely reporting to meet the needs of department.

· Responsible for ongoing maintenance of all records in the Salesforce and BBBS Portal database system.

· Reconcile revenue with the accounting department monthly.

· Research and assist with fundraising opportunities.

· Willingness to flex schedule and work occasional weekends or nights for agency events, fundraising and program activities, recruitment, and additional program events that support the mission of BBBS of Broward County.

· Other duties as needed.

Education Level:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant area. Equivalency reviewed.

Years of Related Work Experience:

Two years of related (or equivalent) development and event experience. Work experience can be through internships or volunteer positions. Knowledge and experience with non-profit and children services programs a plus.

Skill Requirements:

· Savvy self-starter with the ability to take initiative and develop solutions quickly and effectively.

· Proficient at database management and familiarness with CRMs.

· Proficient with Excel spreadsheets, data entry and analysis.

· Proficient in technical areas such as Microsoft Office or programs suited to position: Sharepoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel.

· Excellent writer and proofreader. A creative communicator for the leadership team.

· Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to be in the room, listen to strategy and share thoughtful ideas and feedback.

· A progressive career professional able to think positive and focus forward impacting the organizational culture. Works well with others and in a team atmosphere.

· Ability to use time effectively, work independently, focus on details, and routinely adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced team-oriented environment.

· Projects a professional image and can gain the confidence of everyone inside and outside of the organization while executing the role.

· Discretion to handle confidential information.

Candidates pass a thorough background screening to include fingerprinting, background and reference check.

Physical Requirements: Walking, standing, occasional lifting of 25 pounds, sitting at workstation and supporting community activities and events.

Travel: Reliable transportation is required including current proof of insurance and a clean driving record. Ability to drive to agency events and run errands as needed.

Other Background: We require a valid FL Driver’s License, current insurance and an applicant to participate in background screening through FCP Clearinghouse. Information is posted at https://info.flclearinghouse.com to reference.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BBBS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. All personnel who are responsible for hiring and promoting employees and for the development and implementation of programs or activities are to support this effort and to respond promptly and appropriately to any concerns that are brought to their attention.

BBBS Broward has a Zero Tolerance Policy for discrimination in our workplace. It offends our agency’s core values which include a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion. All BBBS employees, volunteers and community members are expected to join with and uphold this commitment.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties & responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person