Summary
Description
Development Coordinator (Contract Position – Grant Funded, 2 Years)
Organization: Manasota ASALH
Location: Remote (Florida-based) with required travel to Sarasota for events
Contract Type: Independent Contractor
Duration: 24 months (grant funded) with possible renewal depending upon funding
Compensation: $65,000
Position Overview
Manasota ASALH is a fast‑growing nonprofit experiencing significant expansion in donor engagement, programming, and community impact. The Development Coordinator will play a key role in supporting this growth by strengthening fundraising operations, enhancing donor stewardship, and helping build the infrastructure needed for long‑term sustainability.
A major priority for this role is assisting with the setup, organization, and ongoing management of our donor‑management database to ensure accurate tracking, seamless communication, and strong stewardship practices.
This position is ideal for an innovate, detail‑oriented, relationship‑driven professional who thrives in a mission‑focused environment and can work independently while supporting a dynamic and expanding organization. This position reports to the Executive Director and works collaboratively with other financial officers within the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Relations & Stewardship
- Manage donor acknowledgments, thank‑you letters, and stewardship touchpoints
- Maintain accurate donor records in Neon CRM
- Assist with donor research and prospect identification
- Support donor retention and cultivation activities
Donor Database & Systems Support
- Assist in setting up, organizing, and optimizing the donor‑management database
- Ensure accurate data entry, segmentation, and reporting
- Help develop processes and best practices for donor tracking and stewardship
- Support integration of fundraising tools and systems as needed
Fundraising & Development Operations
- Support annual fundraising campaigns and appeals
- Assist with grant tracking, reporting deadlines, and gathering documentation
- Help prepare development materials, presentations, and donor updates
- Maintain fundraising calendars and timelines
Event Support
- Assist with planning and execution of fundraising events, membership events, and community programs
- Attend Sarasota‑based events as needed (occasional evenings/weekends)
- Coordinate event logistics, guest lists, registration, and follow‑up
Communications & Marketing Support
- Draft donor‑focused content for newsletters, social media, and website updates
- Support storytelling efforts that highlight program impact
- Assist with marketing materials for events and campaigns
Administrative & Data Management
- Maintain organized development files and documentation
- Track metrics, donor activity, and fundraising progress
- Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director as needed
Qualifications
- Experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or administrative support
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Familiarity with donor databases (Neon CRM experience preferred)
- Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines
- Comfortable working remotely and independently
- Ability to attend in‑person events in Sarasota
- A strong commitment to the mission of ASALH, including the protection, preservation, and celebration of Black history
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field such as:
- Nonprofit Management
- Communications
- Business Administration
- Public Administration
- Marketing
- Fundraising/Philanthropy
- Or a related discipline
OR
- Equivalent professional experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, donor relations, or administrative support.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to info@asalh-manasotafl.org Include in the subject line your name and the position title; i.e. Jane Doe – Development Coordinator
