Development Coordinator

Position Overview

Trinity Christian Academy is seeking a highly organized, relational, and mission-driven Development Coordinator to support and execute advancement initiatives.

This is a collaborative role that works in close partnership with the Director of Advancement to carry forward the vision, strategy, and day-to-day execution of fundraising, donor engagement, and events.

The ideal candidate thrives in a team environment, communicates clearly, and finds joy in bringing structure, follow-through, and excellence to meaningful work.

What This Role Is

This role is:

• A right-hand partner in advancement execution
• Highly collaborative and communicative
• Structured, organized, and detail-driven

Key ResponsibilitiesExecution & Coordination

• Implement advancement initiatives under the direction of the Director of Advancement
• Track tasks, timelines, and deliverables across campaigns and events
• Ensure consistent follow-through on all advancement priorities

Donor Relations & Stewardship

• Heavy contact and relationship management
• Maintain donor records and data integrity in DonorPerfect
• Execute timely and thoughtful donor acknowledgments
• Assist in stewardship efforts that ensure donors feel known and valued

Event Coordination

• Lead planning and logistics for major events (Legacy Dinner, donor receptions, etc.)
• Coordinate vendors, volunteers, and timelines
• Ensure excellence in execution from start to finish

Administrative & Systems Support

• Generate reports and assist with data tracking
• Support communication efforts (emails, mailings, campaign materials)
• Help maintain organized systems and processes across advancement

What Success Looks Like

• Clear, consistent communication with the Director of Advancement
• Fund raising goals met
• Earning stakeholder and community family confidence
• Strong follow-through and reliability
• A calm, organized presence in busy seasons
• A spirit of humility, teamwork, and shared ownership
• Advancement initiatives that run smoothly and reflect excellence

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Clear and proactive communicator
• High attention to detail and follow-through
• Relational and team-oriented
• Experience in administration, events, nonprofit, or school setting preferred
• CRM/database experience a plus

Spiritual & Cultural Expectations

• A personal and growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Alignment with TCA’s mission and Statement of Faith
• A heart for serving students, families, and the broader school community