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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Development - **Company:** Lakemary Center, Inc. - **Location:** Paola, KS, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Databases, Data Integrity, Mailing List, Microsoft Office - **Published:** July 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3473dce9fdff7c4e ## About the Role * Associate's or bachelor's degree and/or or 5+ years in development with a non-profit. * One to three years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, event coordination, administrative support, finance support, or a related role preferred. * Experience using donor databases, customer relationship management systems, or fundraising software preferred. * Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records and reports. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams. * Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the organization. Key Competencies * Donor-centered customer service * Accuracy and data integrity * Professionalism and discretion * Organization and time management * Collaboration and teamwork * Problem-solving and initiative * Clear communication and follow-through ## Description Position Summary: The Development Coordinator supports the organization's fundraising, donor engagement, and event efforts by maintaining accurate donor records, preparing financial and fundraising reports, coordinating donor follow-up, and assisting with the planning and execution of development events. This position plays a key role in strengthening donor relationships, supporting fundraising operations, and advancing the mission of the organization., * Database Management: Maintain the donor database by entering gifts, updating donor records, tracking donor interactions, managing mailing lists, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all development-related data. * Gift Processing and Financial Reporting: Process donations in a timely and accurate manner; reconcile gifts with finance records; prepare deposit documentation; generate fundraising, pledge, campaign, and donor reports as requested. * Donor Stewardship and Follow-Up: Prepare and send donor acknowledgments, thank-you letters, pledge reminders, follow-up communications, and other stewardship materials to ensure donors feel valued and informed. * Event Support: Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising and donor engagement events, including invitations, registrations, sponsorship tracking, guest lists, materials, logistics, volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up. * Development Administration: Support the development team with scheduling, meeting preparation, file maintenance, mailings, donor research, fundraising materials, sponsorship packets, and other administrative tasks. * Reporting and Analysis: Prepare routine and special reports to support fundraising goals, campaign tracking, board updates, donor segmentation, event performance, and leadership decision-making. * Communications Support: Assist with donor communications, newsletters, appeals, impact updates, and other materials that support fundraising and community engagement efforts. * Confidentiality and Compliance: Maintain confidentiality of donor and financial information and follow organizational policies, ethical fundraising standards, and applicable nonprofit regulations. * Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned to support the organization's mission and development goals., This position typically works in an office environment and routinely uses a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. The role may require occasional evening or weekend hours to support fundraising events. 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