Development Coordinator

JOB TITLE: Development Coordinator 

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Development & Communications 

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-5:30 PM) 

LOCATION: Venice, CA, Access Center, Hybrid

STATUS: Full-Time, 40 hours/week, Non-Exempt 

DRIVER POSITION: No [If yes, see driving policy below] 

SALARY: $24.00/hour - $28.00/hour

ABOUT US: 

Safe Place for Youth (SPY) is the leading service provider for youth experiencing or at-risk of homelessness in West Los Angeles. Founded in 2011, our agency offers trauma-informed, low barrier programs that support young people in exiting the streets and achieving stability. Our robust continuum of care includes street outreach, drop-in services, health and wellness programming, case management, education and employment services, and housing programs.  

SPY is a unique social impact agency that values community collaboration, and a deep commitment to the wellbeing of youth. If you have the skills, passion, and collaborative spirit, join our growing team 

ABOUT THE ROLE: 

The Development Coordinator is a dynamic and essential member of the Safe Place for Youth (SPY) team, providing critical administrative and programmatic support across the Development department. This role is responsible for assisting with all aspects of fundraising, donor relations, community partnerships, and events.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO: 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for development inquiries, responding to phone calls and emails from donors, community partners, and supporters with professionalism and gratitude. 
• Generate timely and personalized gift acknowledgments and tax receipts. 
• Assist in the planning, logistics, and execution of fundraising events, from small donor gatherings to our annual gala.
• Support financial reconciliation between Development and Finance 
• Support the coordination of direct mail and online fundraising appeals. 
• Conduct introductory research on prospective individual & corporate donors. 
• Serve as the staff liaison for SPY’s Next Generation Board by supporting their fundraising events, marketing/advocacy campaigns, and awareness building.  
• Provide administrative support to the Development team as needed, including donation pick-ups (usually in West Los Angeles), scheduling meetings, preparing materials, reconciling credit cards, assisting with partner outreach, event coordination, and stewardship activities. 
• Researching the local/national corporate landscape to find mission-aligned partnerships.  
• Creating custom decks to outreach to corporations.  
• Attending corporate activations, volunteer days, and teach-ins to build awareness and relationships. 
• Assist in drafting and scheduling engaging content for SPY’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). 
• Help create and distribute email newsletters and other digital communications using platforms like Mailchimp. 
• Support the maintenance and updating of the SPY website with current information, stories, and events. 
• Help schedule and gather youth stories, staff interviews, and program data for use in communications materials, always upholding a respectful and empowering narrative. 
• Other duties as assigned to support the mission of the organization. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• 1-3 years of administrative or coordinator experience, preferably in a nonprofit development 
• Demonstrated experience in supporting fundraising activities (like gift processing or donor relations)
• Prior experience assisting with event planning and logistics is highly preferred. 
• A proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 
• Must have an impeccable eye for detail, especially in gift processing and public-facing communications. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional, personalized, and empathetic communications for donors, partners, and social media.  
• A deep and genuine passion for Safe Place for Youth's mission and a commitment to advancing the well-being of young people experiencing homelessness. 
• The ability to handle sensitive donor information and youth stories with confidentiality, integrity, and respect. 
• A strong understanding of and commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful, empowering storytelling 
• Travel needed for donation pick-ups, event walk thoughts, and donor meetings across Los Angeles 

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors. 
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times. 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS: 

Mandated Reporting Requirements: All SPY employees are ‘mandated reporters’ and are legally required to report any reasonable suspicion of child, elder, or dependent adult abuse or neglect. 

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: Effective August 9, 2021, the State Health Officer has mandated that all workers, paid or unpaid, in homeless services organizations must provide proof of vaccination. If eligible for a booster shot, proof of booster is also required. Please submit proof of vaccination to [email protected]. To request a reasonable accommodation or exemption, please get in touch with HR at the same email address. It's important to note that these accommodations are not guaranteed.

 Driver Positions: Applicants are required to provide a copy of their driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, along with a copy of their valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Job offers are contingent upon a satisfactory driving record. 

For driver positions, driving is an essential job function and cannot be reasonably accommodated, employment may be discontinued. 

NOTE: All staff members will be considered introductory employees for the first three months of employment and will not be considered regular employees until the conclusion of this period. SPY reserves the right to extend an employee’s introductory period. In no way does the expiration of this introductory period change the fact that all employees are at-will. 

Employees continue to have the right to terminate their employment/business relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and SPY has the same right. The organization, in its sole discretion, may change the job duties, responsibilities and assignments of any position, at any time. BENEFITS & PERKS: Safe Place for Youth offers a competitive benefit package including comprehensive health coverage, 403b with agency contribution, and ample paid time off. We also offer unique perks including professional development opportunities that are tailored to your individual career growth.  

EEO STATEMENT: 

All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. Safe Place for Youth does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.  

Safe Place for Youth is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider employment-qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. 

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