Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Location: Bonton Farms, Dallas, TX

Overview of Role:

The Development Coordinator provides essential support to the fundraising and community engagement efforts of Bonton Farms. This position is responsible for managing donor information, coordinating fundraising campaigns and events, preparing reports and materials for donor stewardship, and assisting with communications that advance the mission and visibility of Bonton Farms.

This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about community impact, storytelling, and relationship-building.

Key Responsibilities

Donor Relations & Database Management

Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor and prospect records in the CRM database.

Process and acknowledge donations promptly with personalized thank-you letters and receipts.

Generate donor and fundraising reports to support leadership and board reporting.

Track donor engagement, retention, and giving trends.

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 Coordination

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.

Assist with volunteer coordination and onsite support for fundraising events.

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, Business, or a related field preferred.

2+ years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, development, marketing, or related roles.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Proficiency with donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, or similar CRMs).

Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.

Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external partners.

Passion for community impact, social equity, and the mission of Bonton Farms.

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.