Development Coordinator in Roanoke, Virginia at Good Samaritan Hospice

Make a difference when it matters most

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we consider it a sacred honor to support individuals and families through their healthcare journey while strengthening the resources that make compassionate care possible. We are currently seeking an organized and mission-driven Development Coordinator to join our Development team.

This role plays an important part in advancing Good Samaritan’s mission through donor stewardship, fundraising campaign and event coordination, grant administration, and donor recordkeeping. If you are detail-oriented, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and are passionate about supporting a mission that makes a difference in the lives of others, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why you will love working at Good Sam

• Your work directly supports our mission. Your contributions help strengthen the resources available to patients and families receiving care from Good Samaritan.
• You will build meaningful relationships. Connect with donors, foundations, businesses, community partners, and others who share our commitment to the community.
• You will make a meaningful impact. From fundraising campaigns and special events to donor stewardship and grant support, your work helps sustain compassionate care.
• You will be part of a collaborative team. Work alongside Development, Marketing, Community Relations, Finance, and other teams to advance organizational goals.

The Development Coordinator supports mission-critical fundraising operations for Good Samaritan. This position is responsible for coordinating fundraising campaigns and events, supporting grant administration, overseeing donor software and recordkeeping, processing gifts and acknowledgments, and developing reporting and analytics to identify giving trends and opportunities for support. This role provides essential administrative and operational support to the Director of Philanthropy and helps ensure fundraising initiatives are organized, accurate, and completed in a timely manner.

• Serve as the primary administrator of donor software, maintaining accurate donor, gift, pledge, and grant records
• Process and reconcile gifts, prepare acknowledgments and receipts, and coordinate with Finance on deposits and grant funds
• Maintain donor lists, mailing segments, and prospect profiles to support fundraising campaigns and donor outreach
• Provide administrative and logistical support for fundraising campaigns, events, and larger initiatives, including the Annual Giving Campaign, Employee Giving Campaign, Memorial Service, Butterfly Release, and Capital Campaign activities
• Coordinate event logistics, including budgets, timelines, mailings, invitations, registrations, vendors, venues, and volunteers
• Prepare fundraising communications and materials in partnership with Marketing and Community Relations
• Maintain grant calendars, files, supporting documentation, and reporting requirements
• Assist with grant proposals and partner with Finance to ensure accurate grant budgets and financial reporting
• Prepare reports on giving, campaign performance, donor retention, and fundraising trends
• Build positive relationships with donors, foundations, businesses, and community partners
• Participate in community activities and speaking engagements that support Good Samaritan's fundraising efforts

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• 1–2 years of administrative, data management, or nonprofit experience preferred
• Experience with fundraising or CRM databases and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Analytical skills and comfort working with data and reports
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential donor and financial information with discretion
• Ability to build positive relationships and work independently and collaboratively

Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, with occasional evenings and weekends required to support fundraising campaigns, events, and community activities

Benefits: 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year, medical coverage through our ICHRA model with multiple health plan options, Company-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match (100% match on the first 3% you contribute and 50% match on the next 1%), Education Assistance to support your professional growth, and so much more!

Starting Salary: $55,000/year

This is the starting salary for the position. Compensation may vary within the established salary range based on relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and other qualifications.

If you are a fundraising professional who wants to use your skills, creativity, and relationships to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and our community, we would love to hear from you.

At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply about our mission, our community, and one another.

Please Apply Today!