Development Coordinator

The NASCAR Foundation is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising initiatives and help achieve annual revenue goals.

This position manages online auctions, assists with fundraising events and donor engagement, coordinates volunteers, and maintains accurate fundraising data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage The NASCAR Foundation's online auction program, including procuring auction items and experiences, preparing and posting them on designated online storefronts, managing auction closeout, fulfillment, and shipping, and developing a bi-monthly newsletter for online auction donors.
• Support the Development Team with the planning and execution of Foundation fundraising events.
• Assist with third-party fundraising events, including securing donations and coordinating silent auctions.
• Recruit, coordinate, and expand volunteer participation in at-track and off-track fundraising programs.
• Assist with on-site Foundation booth activities at participating racetracks.
• Support major-gift, monthly-giving, and direct-mail initiatives through donor research, solicitation, cultivation, and stewardship.
• Research prospective donors and compile data and reports to support donor-development efforts.
• Maintain donor relationships through thank-you correspondence, stewardship outreach, and solicitation calls.
• Compile fundraising and development reports and maintain accurate information in the Aegis CRM donor database.
• Provide support to the Director of Development, Development Manager, and other Foundation team members as needed.
• Assist with the supervision, training, and work direction of the Development Intern and at-track volunteers.
• Travel occasionally as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Two to three years of experience in fundraising, sales, marketing, administration, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with donors, partners, volunteers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and company-provided technology.
• Experience with CRM systems, database management, or data entry preferred.
• Ability to prepare reports and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• A passion for fundraising and donor engagement.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with internal teams, corporate partners, sponsors, vendors, donors, and volunteers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, follow established procedures, and resolve routine issues independently.

Why The NASCAR Foundation?

The NASCAR Foundation works to improve the lives of children who need it most by supporting programs that provide access to healthcare and resources that help children thrive.