JOB TITLE:
Development and Events Coordinator
DATE:
June 2026
DEPARTMENT:
20 Development
WRITTEN BY:
Cynthia Alcocer-Garcia
CLASSIFICATION:
Non Exempt
POSITION/HOURS:
Full Time *Some Weekends
REVIEWED BY:
CEOs
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Position Reports To: Senior Manager of Corporate Engagement, Events, and Government Relations
DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT: Director of Development and Communications
Positions Supervised: N/A
JOB SUMMARY
The Development and Events Coordinator supports the Food Bank RGV’s (FBRGV) fundraising, corporate engagement, and event strategies by coordinating donor stewardship, sponsorship fulfillment, event logistics, and community engagement efforts. This position serves as an integral member of the Development team and works across departments to strengthen donor relationships, support revenue growth, and execute mission-driven events.
This role is responsible for supporting fundraising initiatives, developing and maintaining relationships with corporate, government, and community partners, and assisting with the planning and execution of special events and campaigns. The Development and Events Coordinator will help advance the FBRGV’s mission by supporting donor cultivation, sponsorship growth, volunteer engagement, and community partnerships
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
· Coordinates event logistics including preparation, setup, breakdown, material organization, and post-event follow-up for FBRGV special events, campaigns, and community initiatives
· Supports corporate sponsorship outreach, fulfillment, and stewardship efforts
· Conducts prospect research for corporate, foundation, and community partners
· Maintains donor, sponsor, and partner records within the organization’s donor database and ensures timely and accurate documentation
· Supports donor stewardship efforts through acknowledgments, follow-up communication, and relationship-building touchpoints
· Prepares sponsorship packets, donor materials, and campaign support materials
· Tracks event revenue, sponsorship commitments, and in-kind donations
· Collaborates with the Marketing and Communications team to support fundraising campaigns, events, and donor engagement
· Supports annual giving campaigns including direct mail, digital appeals, and donor communications
· Assists with volunteer coordination and committee support related to fundraising events
· Represents FBRGV professionally at meetings, events, and community functions
· Maintains calendars, timelines, and planning documents related to development activities and events
· Participates in department meetings, planning sessions, and organizational initiatives
· Performs additional duties as assigned by department leadership
QUALIFICATIONS
· Honesty, integrity, and commitment to fighting hunger in the Rio Grande Valley
· Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
· Ability to represent FBRGV in a professional and courteous manner
· One to two years of experience in event planning, customer service, fundraising, nonprofit work, community outreach, or administrative support preferred
· Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred
· Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
· Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community stakeholders
· Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for events and special projects
· High degree of professionalism, flexibility, and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
· Ability to travel up to 30% of time
· Reliable transportation
· Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
· Attention to detail, accuracy, meeting of deadlines and follow-ups
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in non profit management, communications, marketing, business, public relations, or related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience
ServSafe Safe Food Handler certificate; or ability to obtain
skills/abilities:
· Basic knowledge of budget development, administration, and staff management
· Knowledge of fundraising including development planning, annual giving, and major gift cultivation and solicitation
· Knowledge and experience in the nature and dimensions of philanthropy, ethics, motivations for giving, research and cultivation practices, standard fundraising techniques including face-to-face solicitation, proposal writing, telephone solicitation, direct mail, development office functions including gift processing, prospect and donor histories, and fundraising reporting
· Demonstrated experience and confidence in asking people to contribute time and money
· Computer skills preferred including MS Work, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and donor database
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION
REPETITIVE MOTIONS: Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bend repeatedly
PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Lift and carry under 40lbs, perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle and operate motor equipment. Conditions may include working late, working around machines with moving parts and moving objects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, working protracted or irregular hours, and traveling by car, van, bus, and airplane
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Fundraising: 1 year (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pharr, TX 78577: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
