Great place to work with a great team making a difference everyday enhancing the lives of adults with chronic mental illness!
What we're looking for...
The Development Coordinator supports fundraising, donor engagement, and development operations for Lakewood Center. Working closely with the Sr. Director of Development, this role helps execute campaigns,manage donor relationships, coordinate events, and maintain accurate development records. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys both relationship-building and administrative execution in a mission-driven environment.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, related field or equivalent experience
- 1 - 2 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising or administrative support
- Experience with donor relations, events or fundraising activities preferred
Position Summary
The Development Coordinator supports fundraising, donor engagement, and development operations for Lakewood Center. Working closely with the Sr. Director of Development, this role helps execute campaigns, manage donor relationships, coordinate events, and maintain accurate development records. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, organized professional who enjoys both relationship-building and administrative execution in a mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Engagement & Fundraising Support
- Assist with donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities
- Support outreach to local businesses, sponsors, and community partners
- Contribute to fundraising campaigns, including individual and monthly giving efforts
- Assist with grant research, writing, and reporting
- Represent Lakewood Center at community and networking events as needed
Database Management & Administration
- Maintain donor records and process gifts in CRM (Bloomerang)
- Generate reports, track fundraising timelines, calendars, event logistics, and departmental workflows
- Prepare acknowledgment letters, tax receipts, and donor communications
- Provide administrative support, including calendar tracking and workflow coordination
- Draft and proofread emails, newsletters, invitations, and other materials
Events & Campaign Execution
- Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, including vendors, volunteers, and materials
- Support event promotion, registration, and follow-up communications
- Solicit sponsorships, auction items, and in-kind donations
- Assist with achieving fundraising and event goals outlined in the strategic fundraising plan
- Support additional development-related projects and duties as assigned
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe tools
- Experience with CRM and fundraising platforms (Bloomerang and OneCause preferred)
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Professionalism in handling confidential information
- Availability for occasional evenings/weekends and ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Applicants, upon hire, will be required to pass level II background screening (https://info.flclearinghouse.com), drug screening, TB test and have a clean driving record.
Who we are...
Lakewood Center, a non-profit, long-term residential treatment facility for adults with mental illness. Our mission is to enhance the quality of for adults with mental illness. Lakewood Center's goal is to maintain a community in which these individuals have the opportunity to live with dignity and independence as they pursue leisure activities, social relationships and meaningful work. Find out more about us at LakewoodCenter.org.
What we offer...
Paid Time Off (4 weeks a year!), 85% of health insurance paid by company, 100% employer paid medical gap plan, Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, and Short and Long term disability. Company paid retirement plan (403B) after one year. Lunch prepared everyday in our beautiful lakeside dining hall as an additional benefit!
Apply today if your ready to turn your potential in to real impact!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Non-profit fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)
- administrative/development: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Florida Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
