Now Hiring: Development Coordinator
Position Title: Development Coordinator
Reports To: Development Director
Status: Salaried Exempt, Full-time
Location: This hybrid position has at least 3 days required in-office. The number of in-office days is subject to change. Our office is in downtown San Jose near San Pedro Square and less than a mile from Diridon Station. This role also requires being out in the field some evenings and weekends.
About Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition
Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition (SVBC) is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 1993 that seeks to build healthy and just communities. We’re proud of the extraordinary impact we’ve had over the past 30 years to improve local infrastructure and normalize bicycling for transportation in San Mateo & Santa Clara Counties. And we’re excited about how much more we can do to solve challenging local and global issues through the humble bicycle. SVBC stands among peer organizations in the nine Bay Area counties as one of the largest bike coalitions in North America. See our strategic plan to better understand SVBC’s vision, strategy, and priorities.
You’ll join a team of approximately 12 core & 15+ ad hoc staff members who are passionate about getting more people on bikes safely. We invest a great deal of time in strengthening relationships and building a high-trust environment where feedback in all directions is welcomed as opportunities to learn. The organization is a non-profit with a start-up culture that values creative problem-solving, open communication, and a can-do attitude. We approach a work-life balance structure by piloting innovative programs (i.g., summer Fridays and others).
It is also important to highlight that we are a group of folks deeply committed to doing one of the most difficult things on the planet – to get people out of cars and onto bikes to solve some of society’s most intractable problems. If you’d like to join a team to build better communities through the humble bicycle, we want to bring you on and continue investing in building a team that can do great things together.
Position Summary
The Development Coordinator reports to the Development Director and works closely with SVBC staff to implement development strategies to support and advance SVBC funding goals and priorities. The Development Coordinator will contribute to a range of activities related to campaign appeals, corporate, foundation, and individual giving goals and other assigned projects. SVBC observes a 90-day probation period.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum of three years of relevant experience; work samples may be requested as part of the interview process. Proficient in Microsoft Office with experience using platforms such as Monday, Mailchimp, Squarespace, Canva, Salesforce, Funraise, and Eventbrite. Prior experience on a development or fundraising team is essential.
Responsibilities
Annual Sponsorship and Development Support - 40%
Manage annual sponsorship outreach to corporate, foundation, and government sponsorships, including stewardship, renewals, and identifying new funding opportunities.
Conduct prospect research to assess donor capacity and interest, including net worth, giving history, and philanthropic trends across donor segments.
Prepare reports and presentations that communicate funding impact, highlight successes, address challenges, and inform strategic decision-making.
Maintain accurate donor and gift records by processing contributions, updating CRM data, and generating customized reports to support development activities.
Support annual giving campaigns across print, email, and social media platforms, contributing to content creation, segmentation, and performance tracking.
Donor Relations & Data Entry – 30%
Process gifts and maintain donor records in CRM (e.g., Salesforce, Donor Management software).
Manage email lists and gift acknowledgments.
Respond to or forward donor/member inquiries.
Compile basic fundraising reports and metrics with guidance from the Development Director.
Conduct donor and prospect research as needed.
Communications & Event Support – 20%
Assist in the layout and production of email campaigns, newsletters, and social media content.
Coordinate updates to the SVBC website via Squarespace.
Help draft and prepare donor communications, annual reports, and printed materials.
Support the planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events such as Bike to the Future, the Summit, and the Membership Party
Email invitations, guest registration, and event logistics (e.g., venue setup, staffing support). Support the creation of branded materials for fundraising and events.
Operations & Administrative Support – 10%
Track and process invoices and billing related to marketing or development vendors.
Maintain branded merchandise inventory and renew relevant subscriptions.
Assist with scheduling and meeting logistics for the Development team.
Additional responsibilities as needed to support the success of the team and organization
Who we are looking for:
A motivated and active learner. If you don’t understand something, you figure out a way to learn about it, and you aren’t afraid to ask when you need help.
A track record of owning projects end to end, including, but not limited to, sponsorship deliverables, donor management tracking.
Strong multi-tasker with the ability to manage concurrent projects, prioritize independently, and operate with sound judgment and minimal guidance.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
Proven ability to think critically and anticipate issues before they arise, and proactively suggest big-picture solutions.
Proactive customer service and a solutions-oriented growth mindset.
Hone your already-strong communication skills, and support good change management through open, honest, and timely communication.
A team player and excellent at building relationships within the Development team and across our organization.
Demonstrated commitment to SVBC’s mission and values, including advancing equity, sustainability, and social justice.
Salary and Benefits:
Annual salary range is $70,000-$75,000 depending on experience. SVBC offers a competitive benefits package including professional development, work-life balance, PTO, health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k with employer match.
How to Apply:
Send a compelling cover letter and resume, saved in PDF Format, to jobs@bikesiliconvalley.org. Please include "Development Coordinator, [YOUR NAME]" in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to the public and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.
SVBC is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, physical ability, or medical condition.
SVBC is an equal opportunity employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
Core Competencies
Fundraising and Sponsorship: Able to oversee sponsorship deliverables. Proficient at reporting and building relationships with donors, potential donors, nonprofits and public officials. Crafts persuasive and concise copy that communicates SVBC's message effectively. Adepts at utilizing analytic tools to track campaign performance. Oversees outreach to donors and ensures follow up acknowledgement and tax receipts. Proficient with donor management software.
Reliability: Dependable with regular attendance, shows up on time and prepared for team meetings. With guidance from manager is able to set and meet deadlines.
Productivity: Consistently produces work of good or above average quality with guidance from manager and team. Actively seeks to advance quality of work.
Relationship building: Ability to initiate and nurture connections with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders such that helps establish trust and rapport, fostering a conducive environment for collaboration.
Communication skills: Able to compose consistently high quality, compelling and persuasive written communications to members and the general public with oversight from manager.
Teamwork and collaboration: Encourages colleague's input and ideas, seeks input from colleagues, participates enthusiastically in team meetings and org wide meetings. Able to work collaboratively with other team members.
Creativity and innovation: Can develop and execute new, smart ideas to solve problems or improve existing workflows or methods.
Flexibility and adaptability: Able to adjust priorities quickly as situations change and in collaboration with the director. Prioritizes, considers alternatives, and responds quickly and thoughtfully to unexpected changes. Seen as a trusted source for direction.
Leadership: Cheers on accomplishments of others and consistently seeks to learn through others wins and failures. Shares expertise and experience with team, especially new employees.
Project Management: Able to define a project's goals, staffing and deliverables, and to break down a project into manageable tasks with guidance from manager, able to stay focused, take direction, and complete projects on time. Escalates issues constructively when necessary. Able to evaluate projects after completion with help from manager.
Emotional intelligence: Open to feedback and handles conflict with diplomacy and equanimity. Demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and respect for privacy, fostering a positive and trust-based workplace culture. Displays maturity and sensitivity in all interactions. Ability to navigate and defuse challenging situations and address concerns of upset individuals.
Racial Equity and inclusion: Demonstrated commitment to equity, with an understanding of how to incorporate DEI principles and workplan into work. Demonstrates openness and ease within an environment that consistently examines power dynamics. Makes ongoing efforts to examine own biases and continue learning on DEI issues.