Development & Event Coordinator – Part-Time

Waterkeeper Alliance

Development & Events Coordinator handling fundraising operations and event logistics for Los Angeles Waterkeeper. Highly organized, detail-oriented professional contributing effectively to donor management and events.

Posted 7/20/2026part-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $40 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in donor database management, particularly with Bloomerang, and excels in coordinating fundraising events and donor communications. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for managing multiple projects and supporting development activities.

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Donor Database ManagementFundraising Event CoordinationMicrosoft Suite ProficiencyProject Management ToolsWritten Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Donor Database SystemsGift EntryPledge TrackingData HygieneFundraising OperationsEvent CoordinationProspect ResearchDevelopment ReportingBudget ManagementDonor Acknowledgment

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

BloomerangAsanaMicrosoft SuiteProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit DevelopmentFundraisingStewardship ActivitiesEnvironmental MissionAdvocacy Nonprofit

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and update LAW's donor database (Bloomerang), including gift entry, pledge tracking, and data hygiene
Process donations and generate timely, accurate donor acknowledgment letters
Support execution of LAW's donor stewardship activities and communications
Assist with prospect research and development of donor and email lists
Prepare development reports and summaries for the Managing Director
Support administration of fundraising appeals and day-to-day development communications
Support project management and logistics for LAW's key fundraising and programmatic events
Coordinate invitations management and RSVP tracking
Maintain event timelines, task lists and budgets in coordination with the Managing Director and Event Planner
Post-event follow-up including attendee capture, thank-you communications, and database updates
Provide administrative support to the Managing Director on development-related tasks
Assist with formatting and production of donor collateral including proposals, impact reports, and appeal materials
Participate in relevant staff meetings and team activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 3 years of nonprofit development, fundraising operations, or event coordination experience
Hands-on experience with donor database systems; Bloomerang or similar CRM strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to coordinate fundraising or community events from planning through execution
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
Comfortable working independently in a small team environment
Clear, professional written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft suite and project management tools; Asana a plus
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and LAW's environmental mission
Environmental or advocacy nonprofit background a plus, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

COVID-19 vaccination is strongly requested from all staff and personnel.