Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator in Newport, Rhode Island at Martin Luther King Community Center Incorporated

JOB TITLE: Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator

EMPLOYER: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

DEPARTMENT: Development

REPORTS TO: Director of Development

EFFECTIVE DATE: 02/11/2026

SUMMARY:

The Development and Donor Engagement Coordinator (DDE) is a key contributor within a small, high-functioning team advancing the mission, vision, and values of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center. Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with the Marketing & Communications Coordinator, this role supports fundraising operations, donor stewardship, and the successful execution of giving campaigns.

This is a hands-on, fully onsite non-exempt position in a busy department with multiple priorities and deadlines. The ideal candidate is a proactive, flexible, detail-oriented professional who enjoys and excels in taking ownership of projects, collaborating closely with teammates, and contributing to a mission-driven environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Donor Database and Reporting

• Manage and maintain accurate donor records in the organization’s CRM database, Bloomerang.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc fundraising reports, including donor trends, stewardship activity, and campaign performance.
• Ensure data integrity through routine audits, data cleanup, and consistent data entry practices.
• Assist the Office Administrator as needed with gift processing, reconciliation, and tracking of donor acknowledgments.

Donor Prospecting and Stewardship

• Manage timely donor stewardship communications and coordinate stewardship efforts for donors up to $1,000 annually, with an emphasis on retention, appreciation, and engagement.
• Conduct prospect research.
• Support donor segmentation and communication strategies in collaboration with the Director of Development.

Fundraising and Giving Campaigns

• Coordinate the organization’s participation in key giving initiatives, including 401Gives and Giving Tuesday and external events including the Newport Marathon and Pell Bridge Run.
• Manage campaign timelines, donor tracking, and post-campaign reporting.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing and Communications Coordinator to support donor outreach and consistent messaging.

• Provide administrative and project support with additional fundraising activities as needed, including occasional evening and weekend responsibilities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no employee supervisory responsibilities; this position may supervise interns and volunteers, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising / development sector.
• Demonstrated proficiency using donor databases/CRMs including email marketing tools; Bloomerang experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through.
• Superb written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to work independently while also being a collaborative, team-oriented professional.
• Willingness to work fully onsite and maintain a flexible schedule as needed.
• Passion for the MLK Community Center’s mission.

COMPETENCIES:

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance and Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Continually required to speak and hear; use keyboards and computer screens.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and utilize hand and finger dexterity.

• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl; occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required: close vision; distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Specialized equipment, machines, or vehicles used: DLSR camera, cell phone camera and video