Development Coordinator

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Muse Knoxville is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and relationship-focused Development Coordinator to support the museum’s fundraising, donor stewardship, and capital campaign efforts. This role plays a key part in advancing Muse Knoxville’s mission by ensuring donors, sponsors, and funders are meaningfully engaged, recognized, and stewarded.

Reporting to the Vice President of Advancement, the Development Coordinator will support daily development operations including donor database management, stewardship communications, grant applications and reporting, and coordination of annual sponsorships and operational gifts at the four-figure level or below. This role will also assist with planning, coordination, and logistical support of fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement events. Will support administrative efforts related to Muse Knoxville’s capital campaign and expansion into the Jacob Building.

The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who thrives in organized systems, enjoys relationship-building, and understands the importance of thoughtful donor stewardship, strong event execution, and accurate data management in a growing nonprofit organization.

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday; Approximately 40 hours per week; occasional evening and weekend Opportunity to be a hybrid role, with supervisor approval.

STATUS: Full-Time; Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $45,000 - $48,000

AS THE DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, YOU WILL …

• Provide administrative support for Muse Knoxville’s capital campaign and expansion into the Jacob Building
• Assist with campaign tracking, campaign committee support, donor records, pledge documentation, and recognition systems
• Support preparation of campaign materials, updates, and donor communications
• Help coordinate campaign-related meetings, reports, events, and stewardship activities
• Support and track timely donor and sponsor acknowledgments including thank-you letters, emails, and recognition lists
• Maintain donor recognition records including campaign recognition, annual reports, signage, and CRM/database
• Process donations, pledges, sponsorships, and related documentation
• Generate reports and data summaries to support fundraising strategy and leadership decision-making
• Support preparation of local grant applications and sponsorship requests
• Track deadlines, reporting requirements, and submission timelines
• Assist with grant reporting, impact documentation, and funder communications
• Assist with planning, coordination, and logistical support of fundraising, stewardship, and donor engagement events

THIS POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS

• Passion for Muse Knoxville’s mission to inspire children through play-based STEAM learning
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in nonprofit organizations, fundraising, development, philanthropy support, or event coordination preferred
• Comfort working with databases/CRM systems, spreadsheets, and digital tools (Google Workspace, Blackbaud Altru, etc.)
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain accurate records
• Professional and warm communication style when interacting with donors and community partners
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical donor stewardship
• Must pass a background check

DIRECT REPORTS: None

While these job descriptions include the vast majority of responsibilities, it is by no means an exhaustive and complete listing of tasks you will be asked to do. Each Muse Team Member is expected to be a team player and to jump in where needed to help ensure an excellent experience for the people we serve!

Muse for All: You belong, be yourself. We thrive that way.

We actively seek to recruit, hire, promote, and retain a diverse workforce—one that welcomes and engages people from every background. We value our staff members, volunteers, and board members and their individual backgrounds, which further our ability to serve and learn from the diverse families that enrich our community. We invite you to join us on our journey.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume to ***email_hidden*** with the subject line "Development Coordinator Application – [Your Name]." Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early submissions are encouraged.