Fund Development Coordinator

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey

Fund Development Coordinator for Girl Scouts managing donor relationships and supporting impactful fundraising campaigns. A detail-oriented and relationship-focused role in a mission-driven environment.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRiverdale • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $26 - $27 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carries out clerical duties specific to the position and supports fund development team operations including budget tracking
Accurately codes and records daily receipts in the database
Produces weekly and monthly fundraising reports and other reports as requested
Rectifies monthly reports with the Finance Department
Compiles data gathered from emails, phone calls, and referrals from staff members
Updates biographical information / demographic information in the database
Researches individuals, corporations and foundations, and prepares donor profiles, research summaries, and background materials for President/CEO, Board Chair, and/or Director of Development
Secures appointments with donors and prospects
Maintains a prospect pipeline and tracks engagement through Donor Perfect, spreadsheets, or other tracking methods
Provides scheduling, meeting preparation, and follow up support for Director of Development
Produces correspondence, statistical reports, and minutes of related committee meetings
Prepares campaign materials, presentations, and donor packets, as needed
Assists in the implementation of annual giving strategies
Assesses and analyzes donor data to identify giving patterns, donor capacity, engagement trends, and segmentation opportunities
Supports donor segmentation and personalized outreach to ensure effective stewardship and cultivation
Generates donor lists, dashboards, and reports to support solicitations and campaigns
Supports the planning, coordination, and execution of the Women of Achievement signature fundraising gala
Ensures the organization’s fund development software is fully utilized and maintained

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in related field
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional time management and capability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
Proficiency in Donor Perfect or other relational databases for data entry and reporting
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically with Excel
Experience with and ability to secure appointments by phone and/or related sales skills
Experience with special events planning and management, including coordination of timelines, vendors, logistics, volunteers, event technology, and post-event follow up
Experience with advertising sales, sponsorship outreach, or comparable solicitation activities, including securing commitments and follow up for tribute journal ads, silent auction items, or related event revenue opportunities is preferred.
Membership in GSUSA is required upon employment and annually thereafter, cost covered by the council.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
a 401k retirement plan with an employer match
paid time off for vacation, sick days, and holidays
offices closed for winter holiday break
parental leave benefits
life, disability, accidental and critical illness insurance
legal and pet insurance
employee assistance program
professional development opportunities
flexibility and a supportive and inclusive work environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

Budget TrackingData EntryFundraising ReportingDonor ResearchDonor SegmentationCampaign Material PreparationStatistical ReportingAppointment SecuringEvent CoordinationDatabase Management

Soft Skills

Time ManagementMulti-taskingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsFollow-up Support

Certifications

Associate Degree In Related FieldMembership In GSUSA