Overview

About the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles

The Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles is an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving life for all Angelenos by aligning resources from the business, philanthropy, nonprofit, and government sectors. Under Mayor Bass’ administration, the Fund has been repurposed to focus on developing, supporting, and managing programs aimed at preventing homelessness through outreach, case management, and expanded legal services for residents at-risk of eviction. The Fund has a total budget of $7M to be raised annually. The Fund has a staff of six full-time employees and retains a team of consultants to implement various programs and projects, including accounting and communications.

Development Coordinator Position Summary

The Development Coordinator, reporting to the Vice President of Development, plays a key role in supporting strategies to raise private sector and philanthropic contributions to fuel the work of the Mayor’s Fund. The Development Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for all aspects of fundraising, including cultivation and stewardship of existing and prospective donors. This role will support the Fund’s Vice President of Development, President & CEO, and Board members with outreach and engagement, presentations, and follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administrative Support
    • Oversee day-to-day development administration, including donor correspondence, content creation, and file management and organization
    • Provide administrative support for Vice President of Development, including calendar management and material preparation 
    • Organize and coordinate logistics for Board meetings and fundraising-related events
    • Assist the President & CEO with development tasks as needed
  • Development Operations
    • Process and track all contributions to the Mayor’s Fund, including online donations, checks, electronic transfers, and stocks
    • Prepare pledge forms, invoices, and acknowledgement letters
    • Oversee Salesforce database, including accurate data input and maintenance
    • Produce reports, dashboards, and donor lists to support development efforts
    • Reconcile revenue with financial team and file compliance paperwork
  • Research and Analysis
    • Conduct research on prospective donors, using online and database tools
    • Prepare briefing documents, materials and presentations for development-related meetings 
    • Regularly update and analyze the funding pipeline to support organizational priorities

Qualifications 

  • Minimum 2 years professional work experience, with a preference for nonprofit development or administration experience
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with keen attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communications; comfortable engaging with wide range of audiences
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines while producing high-quality work
  • Proactive, motivated self-starter with a growth mindset
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google platforms
  • Experience with Salesforce or other fundraising CRM platform highly preferred
  • Knowledge of Los Angeles fundraising landscape preferred