Coordinator, Development
Raleigh, NC
North Carolina Justice Center
Date Posted: 8/14/2025
Overview
The North Carolina Justice Center (NCJC) is a progressive research and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding opportunities and protecting the rights of low-income individuals and communities in North Carolina. For over 29 years, NCJC has worked across policy, legal, and community platforms to address poverty and systemic inequities through legislative advocacy, litigation, public education, and coalition building.
The Coordinator, Development is responsible for supporting key aspects of donor engagement, fundraising operations, and communications. This work includes, but is not limited to, event planning, donor stewardship, data management, digital outreach, and grants management. This position will require occasional evening and weekend work.
Key Responsibilities Donor Stewardship
The Coordinator, Development will research major donor’s background information and provide a prep sheet for use by the Executive Director and Development Director. Additionally, the Coordinator will be responsible for tracking any major donors' outreach and flagging it for the Executive Director and Development Director.
Maintain timely, professional donor correspondence and manage donor meeting prep and follow-up.
Events
Support fundraising events and cultivation activities.
Oversee event logistics, including invitations, sponsor invoicing, attendee tracking, and day-of event registration and event oversight.
Digital Engagement & Communications
Support NCJC’s online fundraising presence, including email marketing, and social media campaigns in partnership with the communications team.
Assist with segmentation and scheduling of multi-channel campaigns.
Database & Development Operations
Maintain and strategically use the donor database.
Maintain accurate donor records, fundraising schedules, and key reports.
Grants & Reporting
Research potential grant funding opportunities.
Track reporting requirements.
Other Duties, as Assigned
Work Environment
This role involves a combination of remote work, in-office work at NCJC’s Raleigh headquarters, and occasional offsite travel for vendor selection, meetings, or community events. Some evening and weekend availability may be requested depending on casework or community needs.
Benefits
Six weeks paid time off annually
Paid parental leave and holidays
Employer contributions to a 403(b)-retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Flexible spending and health savings account options
Part of the collective bargaining unit
Equal Opportunity
The NC Justice Center is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, disability, pregnancy, personal appearance, citizenship, military service, genetic information, natural hairstyles, or any protected status. We are a Fair Chance Employer and strive to reduce barriers to employment for individuals with criminal records.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a minimum of two years of college level education toward a bachelor's degree or an associate degree.
Two years of experience in development
Strong writing, interpersonal and communications skill
Intermediate level of proficiency in using the Microsoft Office 365 suite and social media platforms
Must be highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities and deadlines
Experience with CRM databases
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with EveryAction CRM preferred.
Physical Requirements
The employee should have the ability to maintain focus and productivity while performing sedentary tasks at a workstation for prolonged periods, including working on a computer, managing documents, or engaging in virtual meetings. Lifting up to 20 lbs. is required for event execution.
Hiring Range Salary: $47,395-$54,966
