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

Company Overview:

Youth Villages is a non-profit organization helping youth, young people, and their families across the United States who face a wide range of emotional, mental, and behavioral challenges. As a leader in the field of youth mental and behavioral health, Youth Villages earns its status as one of the nation’s most promising results-oriented non-profits as recognized by Harvard Business School, U.S. News & World Report and The White House.

Our commitment to helping youth and families find success spans more than 30 years and includes a comprehensive array of programs and services. With a dedicated staff of more than 5,000 working in 29 states and the District of Columbia, the organization serves more than 47,000 youth annually, further increasing our impact through partnerships and advocacy.

If you are looking for a positive career move where you are meeting the challenges of life and striving to make a positive difference, then Youth Villages is the place for you. We are looking for people with a strong sense of purpose and focus to continually build confidence in yourself and our organization.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Georgia Director of Development, the Development Coordinator will be an integral part of the Georgia Development team, supporting the implementation of established strategies for fundraising, stewardship, and volunteer engagement. In this highly visible, collaborative, and donor-facing role; the Development Coordinator will interact directly with some of the organization’s most committed, passionate and supportive donors, volunteers and board members. The Development Coordinator will serve as the administrative leader for the Georgia Development Team, serving as a liaison to a number of Youth Villages National headquarters support service leaders. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

DONOR RELATIONS

• In collaboration with the Development Director and Development Manager, help build, implement and manage a stewardship and engagement program for various tiers of donors and prospects.
• Assist in the research and identification of donors in Georgia (primarily metro Atlanta) including individuals, foundations and corporations that are passionate about the mission of Youth Villages.
• In partnership with the Development Director and Development Manager, and other members of the National Development Team, facilitate the collection of donor/prospect research by preparing dossiers and relationship maps as needed.
• Support the Georgia Development Manager in facilitating meaningful donor engagement and support opportunities through the Atlanta Community Based programs LifeSet and Intercept.
• Assist the Community Engagement Manager in facilitating meaningful and memorable tours for donors, prospects, and community partners on the Inner Harbour campus (Douglasville).

GIFT MANAGEMENT

• Manage gift processing and ensure donor acknowledgement/tax letters and tribute gift notifications are sent promptly and accurately.
• Ensure gifts are entered correctly in Salesforce and donor records are kept “clean” and align with organization guidelines.
• Reconcile donations arriving through various sources with the national organization development operations and finance teams as needed. 

VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP SUPPORT

• In partnership with the Georgia Community Engagement Manager, help facilitate meaningful group volunteer opportunities on the Inner Harbour campus (Douglasville).
• For quarterly Georgia Advisory Board meetings, prepare informative advance documents/reports, facilitate an online attendance option, take and distribute accurate and actionable meeting minutes. 

COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

• Assist in the preparation of content and pulling of donor contact information from Salesforce for the mailing of 2 printed Youth Villages Georgia newsletters, 2 e-newsletters, and the national annual report.
• Support all facets of fundraising and stewardship events.
• Manage the Development Team’s vendor relationships, submitting timely invoice requests for payment through Workday.
• Ensure weekly reconciliation of the department procurement card, and any other department expenses through Workday.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2-3 years of relevant experience with non-profit organizations, specifically fundraising and donor stewardship
• Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and oral skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Basic computer knowledge
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including occasional evening or weekend hours

Youth Villages Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Coverage and Vision

• 401(k)

• Time off:

• • 2 week paid vacation (full-time) / 1 week paid vacation (part-time)

  • 12 paid sick days per year

  • 11 paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Mileage & Cell Phone Reimbursement (when applicable)

• Tuition reimbursement and licensure supervision

• Growth & development through continuous training

• Clinical and administrative advancement opportunities

*Benefits are excluded for variable status employees.

Youth Villages is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Youth Villages is committed to not only advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace but also in our work with children and young adults. We know that children, families and young people of color can face inequity in child welfare and justice systems, and we train our employees to build the skills they need to work with the communities that we serve, as well as, other employees from different cultures and backgrounds. Youth Villages is opposed to racism in any of its forms and is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We believe that respect for each other is crucial in the work that we do each day.