Baltimore Tree Trust · 23 hours ago
Development Coordinator
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $55K/yr
1+ years expBaltimore Tree Trust (BTT) is the leading urban forestry nonprofit organization in Baltimore City, seeking a full-time Development Coordinator to enhance and protect the urban tree canopy. This entry-level fundraising role supports individual giving, donor stewardship, and development operations, ensuring donors feel appreciated and connected to the organization's mission.
CharityEnvironmental ConsultingNon Profit
Responsibilities
Process donations and ensure timely, accurate acknowledgment of all gifts
Prepare acknowledgment letters and emails, including personalized letters for leadership-level donors and special audiences, using established templates
Complete gift acknowledgments within two business days of posting
Update and maintain donor records, correspondence, and documentation in the CRM
Share relevant gift information (restrictions, tribute details, reporting needs) with appropriate staff
Assist with monthly reconciliation in collaboration with the Finance team
Support donor stewardship efforts by assisting with email, mail, phone, and text communications
Help prepare stewardship materials, impact updates, and meeting packets for donors, board members, and committees
Assist with scheduling donor meetings and tracking follow-up tasks
Collaborate with Development and Communications staff to support fundraising campaigns and donor engagement activities
Provide administrative support to the Senior Development Director, as needed
Maintain donor recognition records, including the Annual Report donor list and other recognition materials
Coordinate internal reviews to ensure donors are accurately and appropriately recognized
Track naming opportunities and maintain related documentation and data
Provide logistical support for donor engagement and fundraising events, including registration, attendee communications, and on-site staffing
Assist with event preparation, set-up, tear-down, and post-event follow-up
Support corporate sponsorship tracking and acknowledgments as needed
May assist with donor engagement through volunteer or community-based events
Generate routine reports on gifts, campaigns, and appeals
Maintain data integrity across the CRM and online giving platforms
Support direct mail and digital fundraising efforts, including list management, mail merges, and volunteer coordination
Maintain development materials and publications, ensuring they are organized and current
Research best practices in donor stewardship and fundraising operations
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
1–2 years of fundraising, nonprofit, administrative, or customer-facing experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Comfort communicating with donors, volunteers, or external stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Proficiency with Google Drive and willingness to learn CRM systems (experience with Bloomerang a plus)
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
Preferred
Curious, organized, and eager to learn nonprofit fundraising and development
Collaborative team player who can also work independently with guidance
Strong sense of integrity and accountability
Openness to hearing and taking on feedback
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning
Interest in Baltimore City, environmental justice, or urban forestry is a plus
Benefits
25 days of paid time off
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life
Long-term disability insurance
A 401(k)-retirement plan
A professional development stipend
Company
Baltimore Tree Trust
Baltimore Tree Trust is on a mission to restore fair city's urban forest through increased tree planting, community engagement & advocacy.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase