10,000 Degrees: Development Coordinator
10,000 Degrees is looking for a Development Coordinator who will play a vital and multifaceted role in supporting the operational, administrative, and grant-funded initiatives of the organization. This position works within a large and dynamic fundraising team and serves as the essential backbone for our Development teams by supporting critical data and documentation functions. Reporting to the Chief Development Officer, the Development Coordinator ensures that our teams have the necessary resources to expand and sustain the organization’s funding base.
About 10,000 Degrees:
10,000 Degrees is unlocking student success at scale by giving more students equitable opportunities for a quality college education and career success. The most efficient and effective college success non-profit in the U.S., 10,000 Degrees’ mission is to achieve educational equity and to support students from low-income backgrounds to and through college to realize their full potential and positively impact their communities and the world. We envision a world where all students, regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic background, will have the full range of educational opportunities, support, and resources to realize their potential. Accepting a role at 10,000 Degrees implies a personal commitment to this mission.
Responsibilities
Administrative & Team Operations
Develop, optimize, and maintain internal systems, workflows, and documentation to enhance operational efficiency across the Development teams.
Assist in preparing high-quality materials for Board committees, leadership presentations, fundraising reports, and Advisory Board meetings as needed.
Manage shared calendars, grant tracking schedules, and any other shared platforms used for project management within the Development team.
Coordinate schedules, agendas, and follow-ups for Development team meetings to ensure strong team and cross-departmental alignment.
Grants Administration
Track complex institutional reporting requirements by maintaining accurate due dates and pipelines within Salesforce.
Maintain and update the grant-related assets containing core organizational, programmatic, and financial responses to common grant questions.
Systematically update Salesforce records with grant opportunities, submissions, reporting, and key dates to accurately reflect the Institutional Development pipeline and effectively manage proposal timelines.
Event Support & General Duties
Assist with logistics, administrative preparation, and detailed follow-up for donor cultivation events, foundation site visits, and stewardship opportunities as needed.
With guidance from the Chief Development Officer, provide general logistical support with invitations and outreach strategies for regional donor events and Advisory Board meetings.
Support and represent 10,000 Degrees at fundraising and appreciation events as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
This position requires some in-person presence and/or travel within the regions served.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
Demonstrated professionalism, including reliability, preparedness, and strong time management skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with self-initiative and accountability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
Growth mindset with a willingness to learn, receive feedback, and be self-reflective
Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM preferred
Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office applications
PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL
To perform the essential functions of this position, employees may be required to:
Sit, stand, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.
Have close-vision ability due to computer work.
Engage in moderate, occasional lifting.
Have a reliable means of transportation to attend regular work as well as other off-site business functions.
Note: Due to the nature and conditions of our work, applicants must submit to fingerprinting and must pass a tuberculosis (TB) risk assessment and/or provide a clear tuberculosis (TB) test as part of the background check.
Compensation
$31 - $36/hour
Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance
15 days paid vacation + holidays and paid sick leave
401(k) with employer matching
Professional development including conferences, seminars, webinars, and directed career advice
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