Hope Partnership for Education is a North Philadelphia independent middle school and education center that
provides a high-quality, values-based education to support and challenge students from adolescence to
adulthood. Hope creates compassionate citizens and courageous leaders, through a transformative, caring, and
joy-filled education.

Position Title: Development Coordinator (Full-Time)

Date Modified: March 27, 2023

DLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Development Director

Salary Range: Mid to high $40s

Start Date: Actively Recruiting

Position Purpose: This position plays an integral role in back-office and administrative functions
supporting all fundraising and communication operations and data management.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure integrity of data, maintain records, and track financial revenue to ensure quarterly goals are met.
• Create, implement, and support operational systems that will enable the Advancement Office to perform
with greater effectiveness, efficiency and accountability.

Donor Stewardship and Database Management:

• Manage the site's fundraising database (Salesforce), including gift processing, reconciliation reports,
financial dashboards, and monthly proposal and revenue reports.
• Oversee gift processing, including processing donations, generating invoices for donors, and producing
timely acknowledgement letters.
• Collaborate with the Development Director and Accountant to create progress and analysis reports,
update individual records, and facilitate pipeline review meetings.
• Assist with annual report, annual appeal mailings, including mailing logistics and tracking follow-up.
• Conduct supplemental research for corporate, individual and foundation prospect identification through
internal and external resources.
• Implement best practices, processes, and trainings into Advancement Office to ensure that the database
is being used effectively and efficiently.
• Document and maintain records of grant and foundation applications, reports and documents.
• Ensure accuracy of all donor information through regular database maintenance.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Education or related field and a minimum of two
to three years of relevant experience.
• Public/private education, non-profit, or higher education experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, customer service, and time management skills.
• Strong editing and proofreading skills required.
• Passion for collaborating with a diverse team, managing up and sideways.
• Experience using CRM platform such as Salesforce, a plus.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds
• Works in standard office conditions and climate, at desk and/or computer for extended periods of time
• May work in varied weather conditions or external site locations during special activities and events
• Works in an environment dealing with a variety of challenges, deadlines, and relationships
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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