Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Location: Bonton Farms, Dallas, TX

Overview of Role:

The Development Coordinator will serve as a mission ambassador and relationship builder, responsible for:

Capturing and communicating the Bonton Farms story

Strengthening donor and partner relationships

Supporting revenue-generating initiatives connected to DFW Airport programming

Assisting with operational coordination tied to the DFW retail partnership

Advancing community engagement and brand visibility

This role bridges development, storytelling, partnerships, and program activation.

The ideal candidate is relational, organized, entrepreneurial, and deeply aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Engagement & Coordination

Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer inquiries, scheduling, and communication

Coordinate individual, group, corporate, faith-based, and community volunteer opportunities

Manage volunteer calendars, registration systems, waivers, and day-of logistics

Ensure volunteer experiences are welcoming, organized, and aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission

Conduct volunteer orientation and provide clear expectations for service activities

Collaborate with farm, market, café, and program leaders to prepare volunteer assignments

Track volunteer participation, hours served, and engagement trends

Develop volunteer retention strategies to encourage repeat engagement

Donor & Visitor Engagement Support

Assist with tours for guests, community groups, and prospective supporters

Support donor visits where volunteer experiences are integrated

Coordinate hospitality for volunteer and donor engagement events

Help create experiences that deepen emotional connection to the mission

Storytelling & Communications

Capture powerful community impact stories (apprentices, staff, partners, customers)

Develop donor-facing impact updates, newsletters, and campaign content

Assist with grant narrative inputs and impact reporting

Support social media storytelling in collaboration with Marketing

Develop talking points and briefing materials for leadership engagements

Help translate airport retail success into compelling donor messaging

Relationship Building & Donor Pathway Development

Build authentic relationships with volunteers to identify long-term interest in deeper involvement

Help transition highly engaged volunteers into donor conversations, tours, sponsorship opportunities, or recurring giving

Coordinate volunteer follow-up communications that reinforce impact and future engagement

Support leadership in identifying volunteer groups with corporate giving potential

Assist in creating volunteer-to-donor stewardship touchpoints

Fundraising & Campaign Support

Assist with planning and implementation of annual fundraising campaigns, including events, appeals, and grant activities.

Support the Director of Development in preparing proposals, presentations, and reports for foundations, corporations, and individual donors.

Research potential funding opportunities and maintain grant tracking documentation.

Help create and manage fundraising collateral such as sponsorship packets, event invitations, and donor updates.

Event & Engagement Support

Coordinate logistics for donor cultivation events, farm tours, and community engagement opportunities.

Work collaboratively with internal teams (Farm, Market Café, Coffeehouse, and Apprenticeship Programs) to showcase the mission through events and storytelling.

Support corporate engagement events

Assist with donor appreciation and stewardship campaigns

Communications & Stewardship

Partner with the Communications team to ensure consistent messaging across donor communications, newsletters, and social media.

Draft and edit donor communications, impact stories, and stewardship materials.

Assist in producing annual reports and campaign updates.

Administrative Support

Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and record notes for the Development team.

Maintain a calendar of fundraising and reporting deadlines.

Support budget tracking and expense reporting related to fundraising activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field preferred

2–4 years of experience in nonprofit development, communications, partnerships, or related field

Strong writing and storytelling ability

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Highly organized with strong project coordination abilities

Experience supporting cross-functional initiatives preferred

Ability to represent Bonton Farms professionally in corporate and community environments

Passion for social impact and community transformation

Working Conditions

Standard office environment with occasional evening or weekend hours for events.

Occasional outdoor work required during community and donor events.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup and support.