Development Coordinator (Full-time)

Pretend City Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build better brains through fun, whole body learning experiences and empowers children and their grown-ups to meaningfully connect with and expand their world. Designed as an interactive and hands-on museum, Pretend City Children’s Museum provides programming, activities and learning opportunities that are not typically offered in schools or readily accessible within the community. In line with our goals and mission, we are currently seeking an experienced mission driven Development Coordinator to perform a wide range of comprehensive administrative and logistics support for the Development Department. This role includes but not limited to the day-to-day administrative operations for annual giving, major gifts, grants, and capital campaign activities and provides administrative support for the Executive Director (“ED”), Chief Development Officer (“CDO”), and Senior Project Director (“SPD”) Essential Functions: • Plans and coordinates day-to-day administration for Executives, including but not limited to calendar management for internal and external meetings, reconciling expense reports, and composing and preparing correspondence • Manages donor database, including reporting and prospect management • Conducts prospect research • Assists with fundraising events • Support logistics related to Board of Directors and committee meetings including but not limited to scheduling, materials preparation, meeting notes, and technology set-up • Prepares project related reports, presentations, and documentation • Perform other related duties as assigned Essential Qualifications: • 2-3+ years of experience in an administrative fundraising capacity required – preferably in a non-profit organization • Highly detail oriented and able to balance multiple responsibilities while prioritizing and organizing workflow in a fast-paced environment • High proficiency in donor management software • Experience in Altru and BoardEffect a plus • Proficient knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook software • Proficient knowledge in basic graphic design platforms (e.g., Canva, Adobe Spark) • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills • Must have self-confidence and comfort level with exercising professional assertiveness to ensure tasks get executed by team members • Proven track record in roles requiring confidentiality and sound judgement • Must be able to work independently and demonstrate solid problem-solving abilities • Must possess excellent people skills and be able to work in a team • A track record of strong organizational skills and ability to contribute to smooth administrative and support process • Ability to work evening hours and/or weekends if needed Pretend City Children’s Museum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to actively seek a diverse pool of qualified candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.