Development Coordinator Goals and Objectives Examples
Increase fundraising revenue by 20% through effective donor cultivation and stewardship.
Create and implement an annual development plan to meet organizational goals.
Identify and cultivate new individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
Ensure accurate and timely gift processing and acknowledgement.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with current donors.
Coordinate and execute special events, including logistics, sponsorships, and promotion.
Write compelling grant proposals that effectively communicate the organization's mission and impact.
Conduct research on potential grant opportunities and maintain a grants calendar.
Collaborate with program staff to gather information for grant applications and reports.
Manage donor databases and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Monitor progress towards fundraising goals using metrics and analytics software.
Develop and produce fundraising and promotional materials, such as newsletters and annual reports.
Work collaboratively with board members, volunteers, and staff to achieve fundraising goals.
Develop and execute planned giving initiatives to secure long-term support.
Organize donor recognition events and programs.
Create and deliver presentations to educate community members about the organization's mission and programs.
Develop strategies to increase donor retention rates.
Create and manage an endowment fund to support long-term sustainability of the organization.
Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices in nonprofit fundraising.
Maintain confidentiality of donor information and adhere to ethical fundraising practices.
Develop partnerships with businesses and community organizations to support fundraising efforts.
Create and manage a major gifts program to secure substantial donations from individuals or corporations.
Coordinate fundraising activities for capital campaigns or special projects.
Develop budgets for fundraising activities and monitor expenses.
Conduct prospect research to identify potential major gifts donors.
Plan and execute donor cultivation events, such as dinners or tours of the organization's facilities.
Develop sponsorship packages to attract support from local businesses or corporations.
Manage a team of development professionals to achieve fundraising goals.
Create a strategy for increasing online giving through social media or crowdfunding platforms.
Develop a comprehensive communication plan to engage donors throughout the year.
Establish policies and procedures for gift acceptance, acknowledgment, and reporting.
Solicit in-kind donations from businesses or individuals to support the organization's programs or events.
Monitor compliance with legal requirements related to charitable giving.
Provide guidance and training to staff and volunteers on fundraising best practices.
Evaluate the effectiveness of fundraising initiatives using surveys or other feedback tools.
Attend community events to promote the organization and build relationships with potential donors.
Develop a strategy for engaging recurring donors through regular communication and targeted appeals.
Foster relationships with local media to promote the organization's mission and events.
Work with program staff to develop compelling stories of impact that can be used for fundraising purposes.
Plan and execute peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns to leverage the networks of existing donors or volunteers.
Monitor industry trends in philanthropy to identify new opportunities for funding.
Develop reporting mechanisms to track progress towards fundraising goals on a regular basis.
Facilitate meetings with major donors or prospects to cultivate relationships and solicit gifts.
Research potential matching gift opportunities from employers of donors or volunteers.
Develop a strategy for engaging young donors through social media or other digital platforms.
Prepare detailed financial reports for board members, executive staff, or external stakeholders as needed.
Plan volunteer appreciation events to thank those who contribute their time to the organization's mission.
Coordinate donor stewardship activities such as personalized thank-you notes, phone calls, or visits.
Develop a system for tracking gift agreements and ensuring compliance with donor restrictions or preferences.
Establish policies for acknowledging legacy gifts or bequests from donors who include the organization in their estate plans.
Develop a strategy for encouraging monthly giving among individual donors.
Work with other departments within the organization (such as finance or marketing) to ensure fundraising activities are aligned with overall organizational goals.
Develop a system for tracking online donations and monitoring website traffic patterns related to giving pages.
Coordinate employee giving campaigns to encourage staff members to support the organization financially.
Work with board members or executive staff to identify potential major gift prospects from their personal networks or affiliations.
Develop a comprehensive crisis communications plan that addresses potential challenges to fundraising efforts (such as negative publicity or economic downturns).
Conduct research on competitor organizations or similar nonprofits to identify opportunities for collaboration or differentiation in messaging or programming.
Foster relationships with elected officials, community leaders, or other stakeholders who may influence funding decisions related to nonprofit organizations.
Coordinate grant-funded projects, including budgeting, reporting, and liaising with funders as needed.
Develop targeted marketing materials for specific donor audiences (such as young professionals or women).
Conduct analysis of donor demographics to better understand giving patterns across different categories of donors (such as age, gender, or income level).
Develop strategies for segmenting donor lists based on giving history or interests/priorities expressed by donors.
Solicit feedback from donors on fundraising initiatives through focus groups or surveys to inform future planning efforts.
Foster relationships with colleagues and peers in the nonprofit sector to share best practices, information about funding opportunities, or collaborate on joint projects/programs.
Work with staff in other departments (such as program management) to integrate development-related considerations into overall strategic planning processes for the organization.
Pilot new fundraising initiatives aimed at diversifying revenue streams (e.g., social enterprise ventures, fee-for-service arrangements) that align with the organization’s mission/values.
Explore opportunities related to cause-marketing partnerships whereby companies donate a portion of profits from sales of products/services directly benefitting the nonprofit.
Conduct ongoing market research / market testing experiments designed to refine messaging/content delivery strategies.
Develop / implement effective measurement frameworks (e.g., KPIs) designed to track / measure efficacy of development functions.
Collaborate closely with Program staff / Executive Director(s) in order to ensure alignment between resource allocation decisions / strategic priorities.
Develop successful stewardship strategies to keep all donors engaged and informed of organizational progress; lead efforts with Board Members/volunteers in executing stewardship tactics.
Promote internal alignment around key development objectives/goals across departments.
Acquire expertise in both traditional/historic forms of fundraising as well as emerging best practices/trends/etc.
Leverage technology tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for data-driven decision making/addressing problem points in conversion funnels.
Create/executive mid-range development plan – evaluate performance regularly & adjust tactics as needed.