Development Coordinator

International Rescue Committee • Miami, FL

432d • Remote

About The Position

The Development Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Resource Development Department, working closely with the Development Director to secure funding through community engagement, unrestricted fundraising, and proposal development for the IRC's Miami and Tallahassee offices. This position is responsible for meeting annual financial goals and ensuring adequate resources for programs and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Certification or continuing education with grant writing, proposal development, and/or fundraising preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional work experience required with progressive levels of responsibility.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience writing grants.
• Program management experience strongly preferred; people management experience a plus.
• Proven, superior organizational skills in a complex, multi-tasking environment.
• Outcome driven work style, establishing clear expectations and ongoing measurement of performance toward achieving targeted outcomes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, to work independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and ability to learn new computer applications rapidly; experience with CRM/donor management databases and email content management platforms preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with current and prospective institutional donors and volunteers, partner agencies, multi-cultural clients and colleagues on all levels.
• Experience working with refugees and immigrants, international work and/or non-profit experience is highly desirable.
• Commitment to the mission of the IRC.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with CRM/donor management databases and email content management platforms preferred.
• Experience working with refugees and immigrants, international work and/or non-profit experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Development Director to identify and approach potential donors.
• Manage and engage a portfolio of donors to build relationships and ensure continued support.
• Attend key community events to strengthen partnerships and identify outreach opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison to community groups, maintaining communication with staff, volunteers, donors, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the creation of annual development plans and fundraising strategies for the Florida offices.
• Meet annual fundraising goals with a focus on securing grant funding.
• Develop an annual grants calendar with goals for both restricted and unrestricted grants.
• Implement strategies to solicit institutional funding through proposals, letters of inquiry, and funding requests.
• Research funding opportunities and collaborate with program managers on new proposals.
• Prepare proposals for local foundations and institutional donors with program staff.
• Maintain grants management systems and ensure accurate data tracking.
• Manage grant and contract files with consistent documentation.
• Collaborate with IRC HQ on new contracts, grants, and sub-grants.
• Oversee the proposal submission process, ensuring timely coordination.
• Serve as the onsite coordinator for assigned events, managing logistics, event goals, and marketing.
• Assist in securing event sponsorships and in-kind donations.

Benefits

• 10 sick days
• 10 US holidays
• 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
• Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
• Dental starting at $6.50 per month
• Vision starting at $5 per month
• FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
• 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
• Disability & life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program available to staff and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree