Development Data Coordinator

The Development Data Coordinator supports fundraising, donor engagement, and external affairs initiatives through the management of donor and constituent data, reporting, gift processing, and operational support. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate and confidential records, generating data insights to inform fundraising strategies, supporting donor stewardship activities, and assisting with the implementation of campaigns, events, and development initiatives. The Development Data Coordinator collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the integrity of fundraising data and the effective execution of activities that advance organizational goals and resource development efforts.

Duties

• Maintains and monitors donor, constituent, and fundraising records to ensure accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and data integrity.
• Processes, tracks, reconciles, and document gifts, pledges, donations, and other fundraising transactions in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Generates, analyzes, and distributes reports, dashboards, donor lists, and data insights to support fundraising, stewardship, donor engagement, and strategic decision-making.
• Assists with donor segmentation, prospect identification, pipeline management, and other activities that support fundraising and relationship-building efforts.
• Supports the execution of fundraising campaigns, donor stewardship initiatives, annual giving efforts, special events, and other development activities.
• Coordinates donor acknowledgements, communications, mailings, and related engagement activities to ensure timely and meaningful stewardship.
• Conducts research and compiles information related to donors, prospects, funding opportunities, and fundraising trends.
• Collaborates with Development, Finance, Communications, and other departments to ensure accurate reporting, gift reconciliation, and alignment of fundraising activities.
• Prepares reports, presentations, correspondence, and supporting materials for leadership, donors, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Monitors fundraising metrics, participation trends, and campaign performance, and provide recommendations to support continuous improvement.
• Assists with the implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of fundraising systems, processes, workflows, and data management practices.
• Supports planning, coordination, and execution of fundraising events, donor cultivation activities, community engagement efforts, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintains documentation, procedures, and records related to fundraising operations and donor management.
• Provides administrative, operational, and project support for development and external affairs initiatives.
• Represents the organization at fundraising, community, and stakeholder events as assigned.

• Two years of experience supporting fundraising operations, donor relations, data management, development, administration, or related functions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and present information in a clear and actionable manner.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with donor databases, CRM systems, fundraising platforms, or other data management systems preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing organizational needs.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite and other business systems to perform daily administrative functions, including data entry, document management, and professional correspondence.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required, and we celebrate linguistic diversity, valuing the unique perspectives and strengths that multilingual team members bring to our organization.
• Travel Requirements: Up to 25% within Los Angeles County requiring reliable automobile, valid California Driver’s License, and state required automobile insurance coverage.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.
• Must be able to speak and hear well.
• Good vision is imperative.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance.
• TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.
• Verification of Immunizations required by the California Department of Health (Pertussis, Measles and Influenza)., * Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationships with families and children informed by the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.
• Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.
• Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance., Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Auto Insurance, Business Solutions, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Data Management, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Document Management, Documentation, Donor Development, Donor Relations, Driver’s License, English Language, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Finance, Funding, Fundraising, Fundraising Campaign, Genetics, Health Department, Healthcare Providers, Homeless Services, Leadership, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Medical Genetics, Metrics, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, Multitasking, Operating Systems, Operational Support, Operations Management, Organizational Skills, Policy Development, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Reconciliation, Reporting Dashboards, Reporting Skills, Research Skills, Sales Pipeline, Stewardship, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

Founded on Skid Row in 1980, Para Los Niños (PLN) partners with more than 10,000 children, youth, and families each year through integrated education, wellness supports and advocacy, addressing individual and systemic barriers to create pathways to success. In addition to operating early education centers, charter elementary and middle schools, youth workforce development sites and family services, PLN is the only children’s mental health provider in the Skid Row neighborhood. PLNs community transformation work brings together community members, community-based organizations, city and county agencies, elected officials, and businesses to tackle issues that impact PLN families. Ninety-three percent of families served by PLN live in areas with the highest levels of food insecurity and homelessness in L.A. County., This job description does not encompass all essential functions and responsibilities. Para Los Niños reserves the right to modify or add to the typical duties of a position at any time.

Expectations for All Para Los Niños Staff

Candidates for employment at Para Los Niños, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:

• Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños.
• Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards – for self, students, and colleagues.
• Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.
• Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.