Development Coordinator

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit www.youthvillages.org

Position Overview:

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized and externally focused Development Coordinator to support fundraising and volunteer initiatives across Youth Villages New England. This is a primarily in-person, hands-on role tasked with supporting the execution of events, coordinating external relationships, managing project components and assisting with donor engagement, including support for a growing major gifts strategy.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys both logistics and relationship-building, and is eager to deepen their experience in nonprofit fundraising while making a meaningful impact on the lives of youth and families across the Northeast.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Development Coordinator:

Project Management and Initiative Support

• Serves as a strong project manager supporting all fundraising projects and key communications deliverables, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay on track

• Supports Development Manager in maintaining timelines, priorities, and cross-functional coordination

• Identifies and communicates logistical needs or challenges to ensure smooth execution

• Supports key initiatives such as Backpack Heroes and Holiday Heroes

Donor, Volunteer and External Relationship Support

• Serves as a professional, externally facing representative of the organization

• Supports relationship-building with donors, corporate partners, and community participants

• Assists with donor engagement through events, communications, and stewardship touchpoints

• Helps identify and surface potential new donors through engagement activities

• Provides strong customer service and responsiveness in all interactions

Major Gifts Strategy Support

• Supports coordination for a new and growing major gifts strategy

• Tracks donor engagement activity in CRM in alignment with team strategy

• Assists with cultivation and stewardship touchpoints for major donors

Hands-On Event Support

• Attends and supports fundraising events with a high-level of professionalism while fostering meaningful donor engagement

• Provides on-site support including setup, registration, donor interaction, volunteer coordination, and breakdown

• Helps ensure a high-quality, engaging experience for donors, partners, and volunteers

Administrative and CRM Coordination

• Assists with administrative tasks including meeting preparation, note-taking, and follow-up tracking

• Supports CRM data entry and maintenance in alignment with established standards

• Ensures accuracy in donor, volunteer, and engagement records

• Coordinates with CRM/operations staff to support data integrity and reporting needs

• Provides administrative and coordination support for ongoing strategic projects, including tracking deliverables, preparing materials, and supporting cross-functional collaboration

Additional Information:

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong executor of assigned projects and priorities

• Comfortable and confident in external-facing situations

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

•  Energized by both logistics and relationship-building

• Interested in growing into major gifts and fundraising strategies over time