Development Co-ordinator

Are you passionate about youth development and global philanthropy? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? Harris Hill are looking for a Development Coordinator to join a fantastic high performing development team.

About the Role

In this role, you will be integral to fundraising efforts, contributing to the growth and sustainability of the organization's mission. Your responsibilities will span donor stewardship, event coordination, data management, and operational support. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills while making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Donor Stewardship & Development: Assist with managing relationships with key stakeholders, including Board Directors, Leadership Council, and major donors. Help grow the Next Gen cohort (donors giving £2,000-£3,000 annually), creating engaging experiences to foster long term support. Contribute to marketing materials, donor reports, and online content to effectively communicate our impact. Proactively engage with donors through personalized interactions to enhance retention. Serve as a primary point of contact for diverse supporters, delivering an exceptional experience.
• Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing flagship fundraising events such as the Annual Gala Dinner and Summer Drinks. Organise outreach and cultivation events like salon dinners and webinars to expand engagement. Collaborate on the design and delivery of our major online campaigns.
• Information Management: Maintain accurate donor records in CRM database (Salesforce) and use data to improve engagement and retention. Support the finance team with donation and expense reporting. Ensure all data processing complies with GDPR regulations.
• Finance and Operations: Provide logistical support for office operations and meetings. Assist with administrative duties, including record keeping and office supply management.

To be successful, you must have experience:

• Ideally work experience in philanthropy or the non-profit sector.
• Experience in event coordination is a plus.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a willingness to learn new technologies (Salesforce experience a bonus).
• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.

Contract type: Full-time, permanent Location: London, hybrid working 1 day in the office.

If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! Unfortunately, due to resource capacity, we will only contact candidates that are shortlisted for interview. Therefore if you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date please note your application has been unsuccessful.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.