Development Coordinator (Part-Time, 1099 Contractor) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at Stop Soldier Suicide

About Stop Soldier Suicide

At Stop Soldier Suicide, our vision is a nation where veterans and service members have no greater risk for suicide than any other American. We’re a veteran-founded-and-led nonprofit, and we’re driving aggressively toward our goal of achieving a 40% reduction in the military suicide rate, no later than 2030.

Learn more at https://StopSoldierSuicide.org/.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Stop Soldier Suicide is seeking a data-savvy and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to play a vital role in advancing the organization's revenue growth for our lifesaving mission. Reporting directly to the VP of Development, this position supports the development team by ensuring accurate gift recording, acknowledgments, and the seamless operation of fundraising programs. The Development Coordinator will also provide essential technology support, contributing to the growth and sustainability of Stop Soldier Suicide’s donor engagement efforts and fundraising initiatives. This role is central to the success of the organization’s mission-driven fundraising activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Gift Processing and Reconciliation 40%

• Receive, record, process, and reconcile all check gifts, entering gift details into Salesforce within 48 hours of receipt.
• Enter ACH gifts received by email into Salesforce as commitments received, then close them as won once payment is confirmed in the shared tracking document, updating the tracking sheet to reflect any action taken.

Acknowledgements and Donor Stewardship 25%

• Prepare and send acknowledgement letters within 48 to 72 hours of receiving a gift.
• Pull the weekly tribute gift report for in honor and in memory gifts from FundraiseUP each Monday. Send the first tribute letter immediately, then send a follow-up letter once five additional gifts arrive for an honoree, or an update letter after two weeks reflecting whatever gifts have come in.
• Capture donor stories submitted alongside gifts and upload them to the stories folder for the marketing team to use.

Salesforce Records and Data Hygiene 20%

• Upload letters, gift information, prospect profiles, and other attachments to the files tab of the appropriate Salesforce account record.
• Record planned giving interest marked on direct response forms in the designated spreadsheet.
• Verify and update solicitation contacts' names, titles, addresses, phone numbers, and birthdays in Salesforce.

Donor Services and Inbox Management 15%

• Manage the info@, development@, and donations@ inboxes along with FundraiseUP donor requests, supporting donors with payment method changes, monthly gift cancellations, challenge sign-ups, and similar needs, or routing messages to the right team member.
• Apply labels to emails in the development@ and donations@ inboxes to show what action was taken and keep the team visible on status.

QUALIFICATIONS

We are looking for someone committed to the mission, vision, and values of Stop Soldier Suicide, who also brings the following:

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in development operations, gift processing, or nonprofit database management.
• Proficiency in Salesforce (NPSP preferred), FundraiseUP, or comparable CRM and fundraising platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through, with the ability to hold recurring deadlines independently.
• Comfort working remotely and asynchronously as a contractor, with a get-it-done mentality and minimal day-to-day supervision.
• Clear, responsive communication and a genuine donor-first service mindset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a fully remote position with occasional in-person requirements as needed. As a result, we are looking for a candidate in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area.

ENGAGEMENT DETAILS

• Classification: Independent contractor, paid via 1099.
• Compensation: $30/hour
• Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 to 25 hours per week, with daily attention to time-sensitive gift processing and acknowledgement deadlines.
• Location: Remote.
• Reports to: VP of Development.
• Term: Ongoing engagement, reviewed periodically against scope and volume.

RECRUITING PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. A recruiter will be in touch to discuss next steps.

Stop Soldier Suicide is committed to nondiscriminatory employment practices that are fully compliant with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, including making reasonable accommodations for its disabled employees as set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act.