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Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression · 6 days ago

Development Operations Coordinator (closed 01.12.25)

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $60K/yr

2+ years exp

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) is dedicated to defending individual rights related to free speech and thought. They are seeking a Development Operations Coordinator to ensure the smooth execution of fundraising operations, overseeing administrative processes and data management that support fundraising and donor stewardship.

E-LearningEducationNon Profit

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Overseeing administrative processes for the Development department

Maintaining and improving systems and workflows to support efficient fundraising and stewardship activities

Overseeing donor acknowledgment processes, ensuring timely and accurate receipts and thank-you communications

Coordinating with the accounting team to ensure accurate gift-processing workflows and documentation

Ensuring accurate donor records, activity tracking, and correspondence in Salesforce

Assisting the annual giving director with the direct mail program, membership program, acquisition efforts, and campaign tracking

Performing various administrative duties, including mailing letters, shipping promotional items, paying vendors, and creating gift agreements

Serving as the primary liaison between Development and the Data and Accounting teams

Supporting team members in using data effectively for personalized stewardship, prospect management, and campaign planning

Serving as the primary point of contact for donors who need to update their contact information or communication preferences

Managing online donations, updating the member portal, and fulfilling FIRE member benefits

Creating and executing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recurring processes such as monthly and annual giving programs

Identifying automation and AI opportunities to improve efficiency

Collaborating across the Development team to advance departmental goals

Special projects as needed

Qualification

SalesforceOperations experienceAdministrative skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Two or more years of experience in operations or administrative roles

The ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

Strong organizational skills

A strong work ethic

Be a self-starter

Work well independently

Demonstrate knowledge of and passion for FIRE's mission

Take pride in accuracy and consistency

Ensure that even the smallest details are handled with care

Preferred

Experience with Salesforce or another CRM is highly preferred but not required

Benefits

Employer-paid comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance for employees

A Section 125 flexible spending account option

Matching retirement contributions

A generous paid time-off plan

Company

Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression

FIRE’s mission is to defend and sustain the individual rights of all Americans to free speech and free thought—the most essential qualities of liberty.

Founded in 1999

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

51-200 employees