Development Coordinator

Location: USA Climbing National Headquarters – Salt Lake City, UT

Position Type: Full Time – Exempt

Reports to: Director of Development

USA Climbing supports the well-being, development, and competitive excellence of

our athletes as we advance the accessibility and growth of the climbing community

nationwide.

USA Climbing is the National Governing Body for the sport of competition climbing

in the United States and is a member organization of World Climbing (WC). We are a small but highly committed team dedicated to advancing the sport and supporting athletes in achieving their best. USA Climbing hosts WC World Cups annually, sends elite athletes to compete internationally, and

conducts programming and events for our Youth, Collegiate, Para Climbing, and Elite

series. The organization is funded by members, donors, partners, and the U.S.

Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

The USA Climbing Foundation is the philanthropic arm of USA Climbing focused on

raising funds for USA Climbing. This role is a part of the USA Climbing Foundation

team.

The Development Coordinator supports the fundraising, stewardship, and

operational goals of USA Climbing. Working closely with the Director of

Development and the Major Gifts & Development Manager, the Development

Coordinator ensures smooth administrative operations, accurate donor recordkeeping,

and strong donor relations as we launch our Campaign to raise funds for

the building of the new National Training Center in Salt Lake City, UT. This role is

essential to cultivating and stewarding individual donors, foundations, and corporate

partners who support this project and advance the mission of the organization.

USA Climbing seeks an organized, detail-oriented, and enthusiastic person who

wants to help raise money for a rapidly growing organization with a growing

development function. This position reports directly to the Director of Development

and supports development office activities that advance organizational fundraising

goals for the National Training Center, including data management, gift

acknowledgement, stewardship, donor engagement, prospect research, and support

of special events. The Development Coordinator will also provide administrative

support to the Director of Development and the Foundation.

• Assist the Director of Development with the creation of National Training Center Proposals and general campaign materials to promote the building
• Provide logistical support for fundraising and Campaign related events (~4 a year) and assist with event staffing, including occasional evenings or weekends
• Manage proposal and grant submission deadlines and opportunity calendar, keeping track of each component of the grant application and all required materials
• Record, track, and maintain donor and prospect activity in our donor CRM system – Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge – to support fundraising efforts for the National Training Center
• Conduct prospect research on a routine basis for individuals, foundations and corporations

• Draft and coordinate donor acknowledgments, tax receipts, thank-you letters, and recognition touchpoints
• Support the Major Gifts & Development Manager on the day-to-day administration and growth of the Impact Circles, which includes onboarding activities for new members, updating solicitation resources, and fulfilling
• Work with the Major Gifts & Development Manager to maintain accurate tracking of current and lapsed Impact Circle members and create renewal letters for current members

• Manage calendars, schedule internal/external meetings, and coordinate follow up
• Draft, proofread, and edit correspondence, reports, proposals and briefing materials in stock
• In collaboration with the Major Gifts & Development Manager, provide administrative support for the USA Climbing hospitality program around the LA28 Olympic Games

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2+ years of successful nonprofit experience.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multitask and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong writing…