Description
Development Coordinator
Full-Time | Exempt
Reports to: Executive Director
About Chesapeake Arts Center
Chesapeake Arts Center (CAC) is a multidisciplinary community arts organization dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality arts experiences that inspire creativity, connect communities, and enrich lives. Celebrating 25 years of service, CAC welcomes more than 80,000 visitors annually through arts education, exhibitions, performances, community events, and creative opportunities for all ages.
Position Summary
The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting the implementation of CAC’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts to support the organization's mission and strategic growth. Working closely with and under the direction of the Executive Director, the ideal candidate will help CAC grow annual individual giving; increase corporate sponsorship revenue; implement and enhance stewardship for donors at all giving levels; support grant submissions and reporting; and help execute signature fundraising events.
The ideal candidate is organized, personable, detail-oriented, and passionate about building meaningful relationships that inspire philanthropic investment in the arts.
Essential Responsibilities
Annual Giving & Donor Relations (35%)
- Coordinate annual fundraising campaigns, including direct mail, online giving, year-end appeals, and membership activities.
- Manage donor and membership stewardship activities, including acknowledgment letters, recognition, and impact reporting.
- Maintain accurate donor records and gift processing within the donor database. ● Assist the Executive Director with donor cultivation and major gift activities. ● Prepare donor profiles, meeting materials, and follow-up communications. ● Coordinate donor appreciation events and cultivation opportunities.
- Track fundraising progress and prepare reports for leadership and the Board of Directors. 1
Corporate Sponsorships & Business Partnerships (20%)
- Research prospective corporate sponsors and community partners. ● Assist with solicitation, proposal preparation, sponsorship fulfillment, and recognition. ● Maintain sponsor benefit tracking to ensure all commitments are fulfilled.
Fundraising Events (25%)
- Coordinate and support sponsorship solicitation, ticket sales, and other revenue generation activities.
- Coordinate volunteers for CAC events.
- Manage event registration, sponsor fulfillment, and auction/raffle opportunities. ● Coordinate event logistics.
- Create and manage budget tracking and post-event reporting and stewardship.
Grant Support (15%)
- Research grant opportunities.
- Assist in preparing grant proposals and supporting documentation. ● Track grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
- Coordinate collection of program data and outcomes.
- Maintain grant calendar and files.
Development Operations (5%)
- Prepare fundraising reports and dashboards.
- Maintain development calendars and timelines.
- Assist with marketing content related to fundraising campaigns.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, marketing, business, arts administration, or related field preferred.
Minimum of:
- 2-4 years of fundraising, nonprofit, marketing, sales, or related experience. ● Experience coordinating events and/or managing multiple projects. ● Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
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- Experience using donor databases, CRM software, or fundraising platforms. ● Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Familiarity with Canva, Constant Contact, or similar communication platforms.
Core Competencies
- Excellent customer service
- Professionalism, discretion and Initiative and self-motivation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Problem-solving, adaptability, and collaboration
- Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Occasional evening and weekend work required for events and donor functions. ● Ability to move throughout CAC's 58,000-square-foot facility during programs and events.
Compensation
- The salary range for full-time exempt position and the salary is $26-$28/hour depending upon experience.
CAC Benefits (eligible after 90-day probationary period):
- Flexible work schedule; with one remote workday/week.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans based on salary.
- Generous paid annual leave and sick leave.
- Eligible for retirement plan once minimum requirements are met.
- Life insurance and accidental death insurance based on salary.
- Up to 15 paid holidays including paid leave for the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
Apply: Submit cover letter and resume to jobs@chesapeakearts.org. No phone calls please.