Development Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: Development Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Development Director or Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None

LOCATION: Los Angeles, California

Grade/Class: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913, its timeless mission is “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” Today, ADL continues to fight all forms of antisemitism and bias, using innovation and partnerships to drive impact. A global leader in combating antisemitism, countering extremism and battling bigotry wherever and whenever it happens, ADL works to protect democracy and ensure a just and inclusive society for all.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provide a broad range of administrative and project management support to the Director of Development and Development team.

Primary:

• Support the Development team in all of the efforts that go into securing support from individual donors.
• Assist Development team with Salesforce database entries, routinely update and correct database records.
• Spearhead project management for the Development team.
• Support the coordination of requests from the Donor Experience and Philanthropic Service team – especially as relates to regional or divisional events, stewardship, etc.
• Secure fundraising reports and other database reports as requested by Development team.
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors.
• Handle administrative details associated with development-related volunteer leadership committees or donor meetings.
• Assist with the adaptation of donor-facing materials, adapting communications from stewardship and other functions
• Provide administrative support for travel arrangements, meeting preparation, donor meeting scheduling, expense reports, etc.
• Maintain a positive, professional work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork with colleagues.

Secondary:

• Support fundraising events on event-day and other event prep duties as requested.
• Assist with gift processing to support the accurate and prompt recording of donations.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and good oral and written presentation skills are needed.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills including the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task to complete projects on deadline.
• Strong computer skills (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Know and understand Salesforce and other online platforms.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Work Experience:

• The ideal candidate has several years of development team administrative or project management experience or relevant for-profit experience.

Education: 

• A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

Work Environment: 

• ADL is a hybrid environment; this role may require 3 days in the office.

Compensation: 

• This position has a salary range of $48,600 to $60,264. This salary range is reflective of a position based in Los Angeles, California. Please note that actual salaries are commensurate with experience and reflect the budget for a given position, and since ADL has a location-based compensation structure, there may be a different range for candidates in other locations.  

 ADL values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of underrepresented ethnic groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. ADL is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, promotions and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment shall be maintained in a manner which does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or military status, or in violation of any applicable Federal, state or local laws.    

ADL will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation to support the interview process, please contact People & Culture at [email protected].   

ADL will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable State, Local, and Federal laws.

The information in this job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job, nor is it to be interpreted as a contract for employment.