About the role
Development Coordinator, West Division
Job Locations US-CA-Los Angeles
ID 2026-2994
Category Development
Type Regular Full-Time
Overview
POSITION TITLE: Development Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Sr. Director, Philanthropic Engagement
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None
LOCATION: Near an ADL office in the SoCal Region, preferably in Los Angeles or Orange Counties
Grade/Class: Grade C, Non-Exempt, Non-Union
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org .
Primary Function:
Provide a broad range of administrative and project management support to the Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement and Development team.
Responsibilities
Primary:
• Manage donor acknowledgement, processing donations and preparation of timely acknowledgement letters.
• Maintain SalesForce database entries, routinely update and correct database records.
• Spearhead operational project management for the Development team.
• Manage stewardship related mailings such as holiday cards, giving reports, appeal letters, etc.
• Create monthly fundraising reports and other database reports as needed.
• Conduct preliminary research on prospective corporate foundation and individual donors.
• Handle administrative details associated with development-related volunteer leadership committees.
• Manage development contracts with vendors, as well as processing invoices.
• Assist with the preparation of and/or proofread donor-facing materials, including but not limited to letters of inquiry, proposals, reports, presentations and briefings. Provide support for donor meetings and communications, including profiles, briefings and communications prior to and following meetings as directed.
• Provide administrative support, particularly in a project coordination capacity.
• Assist the Development team in managing major initiatives, projects and events including large scale and smaller insider briefings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Development or his/her designee.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that fosters teamwork with colleagues.
Secondary:
• Assist with preparation and execution of fundraising events including maintaining guests lists, preparing materials, strategizing on event-day and other duties as requested.
