Development Coordinator

 

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Department: Development

Reports To: Chief Advancement Officer

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

 

Position Overview:

Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and tech-savvy Development Coordinator to support the organization’s growing fundraising and donor engagement efforts. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the development department. The Development Coordinator also supports marketing and communications activities.

Working closely with the Chief Advancement Officer and collaborating with the development team and AYA President, the Development Coordinator will provide administrative, organizational, and communications support that helps advance AYA’s mission to advance the Kingdom of God by offering an excellent Christ-centered education to underserved students.

The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and passionate about supporting a mission-driven organization.

This position is a salaried, exempt, full time, regular 12-month position. Core business hours are Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required as duties demand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

Development Operations & Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Advancement Officer and development team.
• Assist with donor tracking, data entry, and reporting within the organization’s donor database/CRM.
• Maintain accurate donor records and ensure data integrity.
• Support gift processing, acknowledgements, and donor stewardship communications.
• Assist with the preparation of development reports, presentations, and fundraising materials.

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Assist with coordinating donor meetings, outreach, and follow-up communications.
• Support donor stewardship efforts, including thank-you letters, recognition materials, and impact updates.
• Help manage donor lists, prospect research, and relationship tracking.

Social Media & Communications Support

• Create and schedule development-related social media content.
• Draft and distribute Newsletters and digital communications that highlight AYA’s impact and fundraising initiatives.
• Collaborate with staff to share donor stories, program highlights, and mission-driven content.
• Manage website updates.
• Design organizational flyers,

Events & Campaign Support

• Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising and alumni events and donor engagement activities.
• Assist with meeting and event planning, registration management, sponsorship tracking, and post-event follow-up.
• Support annual campaigns, giving days, and special fundraising initiatives.

Collaboration & Team Support

• Work collaboratively with the Chief Advancement Officer and Grants Manager to support grant-related reporting and donor communications when needed.
• Coordinate with internal teams to gather information for fundraising and donor meetings and communications.
• Assist with development team projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of three (2) years of relevant administrative, nonprofit development, or comparable experience.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency with donor database/CRM systems (Blackbaud NXT preferred).
• Experience managing website changes (WordPress preferred)
• Experience using mass emailing tools (Mailchimp preferred)

• Experience with social media management tools and digital communications.

• Experience designing in Canva.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

 

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Passion for nonprofit work and mission-driven organizations
• Professional, positive, and proactive approach to problem-solving

 

Compensation & Benefits

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. AYA offers a competitive benefits package including a Christian environment, health insurance, daily lunch, paid professional development opportunities and time off, retirement options, on-site parking and EV connections.

 

To apply send the below to [email protected]; a complete candidate package must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• 3 Professional References (at least 1 supervisor required)

 

About Atlanta Youth Academy

Founded in 1997, Atlanta Youth Academy (AYA) is a Christ-centered, independent school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade from under-resourced communities. AYA is committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, spiritually, and socially—equipping scholars with the character, confidence, and foundation needed to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. Through transformational educational experiences and a supportive, mission-driven community, AYA prepares students for lives of purpose and impact. Atlanta Youth Academy also fosters a collaborative and faith-filled work environment where dedicated professionals can grow, serve, and contribute meaningfully to the Academy’s mission.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Atlanta Youth Academy exists to advance the kingdom of God by offering an excellent Christ-centered education to underserved communities. We are committed to developing servant-leaders who will impact their communities and the world.