Description

About WE:

Women’s Empowerment (WE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women with tools to work their way out of poverty, care for their families, and strengthen their communities. WE provides vital grants to high-impact, vetted nonprofit partners implementing economic empowerment programs for women experiencing poverty, locally and around the world. Over the last two decades, WE has provided over $2.8 million in funding for programs in 15 countries, including the U.S. and Puerto Rico, Benin, El Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Uganda.

Position Overview:

WE is seeking a part-time Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement and stewardship, and communications efforts that help sustain and grow our impact. This is a collaborative, hands-on role ideal for someone who is highly organized, a strong communicator, and passionate about gender equality, social justice, and economic empowerment. You’ll work closely with the Executive Director to manage donor systems and reporting, support administrative functions, contribute to fundraising and marketing campaigns, and help tell the story of WE’s work through creative and strategic communications.

This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a mission-driven environment, enjoys wearing many hats, and is excited to help grow a small and powerful nonprofit.

Key Responsibilities:

Development & Donor Relations

Maintain and update donor database

Draft and send timely donor acknowledgments and thank-you letters

Support donor stewardship and cultivation activities, including campaign planning, donor outreach, and events

Generate reports and track fundraising metrics

Marketing & Communications

Create content for monthly newsletters, fundraising campaigns, donor updates, and impact stories

Assist with branded assets and graphics, using tools like Canva and Mailchimp

Help maintain the website and manage basic updates

Help maintain and post on social media channels

Events & Outreach

Help coordinate logistics for fundraising and donor events (virtual and/or in-person)

Assist with event invitations, materials, follow-up, and donor recognition

Represent WE at occasional community outreach or donor-facing events

Organizational Support

Provide general administrative support to the Executive Director

Assist with digital file organization and data entry

Participate in team planning and contribute ideas for improving systems and strategy

Why Join WE?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a flexible, part-time role with purpose. You’ll join a small but growing organization where your contributions are valued, your creativity is welcomed, and your work helps advance economic opportunity for women experiencing poverty – locally and around the world.

WE is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and others who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace. We welcome and value diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, communications, or administration

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Familiarity with donor databases or CRM systems (or willingness to learn)

Comfortable using digital tools such as Google Workspace, Canva, Mailchimp, and social media outlets

Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines

Demonstrated commitment to gender equity, poverty alleviation, and social impact

Self-starter with a collaborative spirit