Development Coordinator

The Baltimore Tree Trust (BTT), the leading urban forestry nonprofit organization in Baltimore City, seeks a full-time Development Coordinator to join its Remington-based team. Established in 2008, BTT is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to enhance and protect Baltimore City’s urban tree canopy through strategic planting initiatives, broad-based engagement, and local workforce training. By engaging in diverse partnerships, leading community greening efforts, and creating public service job opportunities, BTT is committed to a vision of equitable access to the benefits of a robust urban nature for all the city’s residents. Position Summary The Development Coordinator is an entry-level fundraising role that supports Baltimore Tree Trust’s individual giving, donor stewardship, and development operations. This position plays a key role in ensuring donors feel appreciated, informed, and connected to the organization’s mission to expand Baltimore’s urban tree canopy. Reporting to the Senior Development Director, the Development Coordinator supports day-to-day development activities, including gift processing and acknowledgment, donor communications, events, and database management. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, mission-driven professional interested in building a career in nonprofit fundraising. Responsibilities: Gift Processing & Acknowledgment 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. Donor Stewardship & Communications Support 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 and CEO as needed. Donor Recognition 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. Events & Engagement 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. Development Operations & Administration 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. Qualifications & Experience: Required Attributes 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. Desired Attributes 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. Compensation: Salary Range: $50,000-$55,000 commensurate with experience Full-time, exempt employee with some weekends or evening events required. BTT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: 25 days of paid time off, medical, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and a professional development stipend. To Apply: Please email a copy of your resume and cover letter to jobs@baltimoretreetrust.org. The deadline is March 6, 2026, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis thereafter. BTT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. Our employment decisions are solely made according to the qualifications for the positions. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year Benefits: 403(b) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Fundraising or Nonprofit: 1 year (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Baltimore, MD 21211