Development Coordinator
Bonton Farms, Dallas, TX, United States
Benefits
401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Title
Development Coordinator
Location
Bonton Farms, Dallas, TX
Overview of Role
The Development Coordinator will serve as a mission ambassador and relationship builder, responsible for:
Capturing and communicating the Bonton Farms story
Strengthening donor and partner relationships
Supporting revenue‑generating initiatives connected to DFW Airport programming
Assisting with operational coordination tied to the DFW retail partnership
Advancing community engagement and brand visibility
This role bridges development, storytelling, partnerships, and program activation.
The ideal candidate is relational, organized, entrepreneurial, and deeply aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Engagement & Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer inquiries, scheduling, and communication
Coordinate individual, group, corporate, faith-based, and community volunteer opportunities
Manage volunteer calendars, registration systems, waivers, and day‑of logistics
Ensure volunteer experiences are welcoming, organized, and aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission
Conduct volunteer orientation and provide clear expectations for service activities
Collaborate with farm, market, café, and program leaders to prepare volunteer assignments
Track volunteer participation, hours served, and engagement trends
Develop volunteer retention strategies to encourage repeat engagement
Donor & Visitor Engagement Support
Assist with tours for guests, community groups, and prospective supporters
Support donor visits where volunteer experiences are integrated
Coordinate hospitality for volunteer and donor engagement events
Help create experiences that deepen emotional connection to the mission
Storytelling & Communications
Capture powerful community impact stories (apprentices, staff, partners, customers)
Develop donor-facing impact updates, newsletters, and campaign content
Assist with grant narrative inputs and impact reporting
Support social media storytelling in collaboration with Marketing
Develop talking points and briefing materials for leadership engagements
Help translate airport retail success into compelling donor messaging
Relationship Building & Donor Pathway Development
Build authentic relationships with volunteers to identify long‑term interest in deeper involvement
Help transition highly engaged volunteers into donor conversations, tours, sponsorship opportunities, or recurring giving
Coordinate volunteer follow‑up communications that reinforce impact and future engagement
Support leadership in identifying volunteer groups with corporate giving potential
Assist in creating volunteer‑to‑donor stewardship touchpoints
Fundraising & Campaign Support
Assist with planning and implementation of annual fundraising campaigns, including events, appeals, and grant activities.
Support the Director of Development in preparing proposals, presentations, and reports for foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
Research potential funding opportunities and maintain grant tracking documentation.
Help create and manage fundraising collateral such as sponsorship packets, event invitations, and donor updates.
Event & Engagement Support
Coordinate logistics for donor cultivation events, farm tours, and community engagement opportunities.
Work collaboratively with internal teams (Farm, Market Café, Coffeehouse, and Apprenticeship Programs) to showcase the mission through events and storytelling.
Support corporate engagement events
Assist with donor appreciation and stewardship campaigns
Communications & Stewardship
Partner with the Communications team to ensure consistent messaging across donor communications, newsletters, and social media.
Draft and edit donor communications, impact stories, and stewardship materials.
Assist in producing annual reports and campaign updates.
Administrative Support
Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and record notes for the Development team.
Maintain a calendar of fundraising and reporting deadlines.
Support budget tracking and expense reporting related to fundraising activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field preferred
2–4 years of experience in nonprofit development, communications, partnerships, or related field
Strong writing and storytelling ability
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Highly organized with strong project coordination abilities
Experience supporting cross‑functional initiatives preferred
Ability to represent Bonton Farms professionally in corporate and community environments
Passion for social impact and community transformation
Working Conditions
Standard office environment with occasional evening or weekend hours for events.
Occasional outdoor work required during community and donor events.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup and support.
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401(k)
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job Title
Development Coordinator
Location
Bonton Farms, Dallas, TX
Overview of Role
The Development Coordinator will serve as a mission ambassador and relationship builder, responsible for:
Capturing and communicating the Bonton Farms story
Strengthening donor and partner relationships
Supporting revenue‑generating initiatives connected to DFW Airport programming
Assisting with operational coordination tied to the DFW retail partnership
Advancing community engagement and brand visibility
This role bridges development, storytelling, partnerships, and program activation.
The ideal candidate is relational, organized, entrepreneurial, and deeply aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission.
Key Responsibilities
Volunteer Engagement & Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteer inquiries, scheduling, and communication
Coordinate individual, group, corporate, faith-based, and community volunteer opportunities
Manage volunteer calendars, registration systems, waivers, and day‑of logistics
Ensure volunteer experiences are welcoming, organized, and aligned with Bonton Farms’ mission
Conduct volunteer orientation and provide clear expectations for service activities
Collaborate with farm, market, café, and program leaders to prepare volunteer assignments
Track volunteer participation, hours served, and engagement trends
Develop volunteer retention strategies to encourage repeat engagement
Donor & Visitor Engagement Support
Assist with tours for guests, community groups, and prospective supporters
Support donor visits where volunteer experiences are integrated
Coordinate hospitality for volunteer and donor engagement events
Help create experiences that deepen emotional connection to the mission
Storytelling & Communications
Capture powerful community impact stories (apprentices, staff, partners, customers)
Develop donor-facing impact updates, newsletters, and campaign content
Assist with grant narrative inputs and impact reporting
Support social media storytelling in collaboration with Marketing
Develop talking points and briefing materials for leadership engagements
Help translate airport retail success into compelling donor messaging
Relationship Building & Donor Pathway Development
Build authentic relationships with volunteers to identify long‑term interest in deeper involvement
Help transition highly engaged volunteers into donor conversations, tours, sponsorship opportunities, or recurring giving
Coordinate volunteer follow‑up communications that reinforce impact and future engagement
Support leadership in identifying volunteer groups with corporate giving potential
Assist in creating volunteer‑to‑donor stewardship touchpoints
Fundraising & Campaign Support
Assist with planning and implementation of annual fundraising campaigns, including events, appeals, and grant activities.
Support the Director of Development in preparing proposals, presentations, and reports for foundations, corporations, and individual donors.
Research potential funding opportunities and maintain grant tracking documentation.
Help create and manage fundraising collateral such as sponsorship packets, event invitations, and donor updates.
Event & Engagement Support
Coordinate logistics for donor cultivation events, farm tours, and community engagement opportunities.
Work collaboratively with internal teams (Farm, Market Café, Coffeehouse, and Apprenticeship Programs) to showcase the mission through events and storytelling.
Support corporate engagement events
Assist with donor appreciation and stewardship campaigns
Communications & Stewardship
Partner with the Communications team to ensure consistent messaging across donor communications, newsletters, and social media.
Draft and edit donor communications, impact stories, and stewardship materials.
Assist in producing annual reports and campaign updates.
Administrative Support
Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and record notes for the Development team.
Maintain a calendar of fundraising and reporting deadlines.
Support budget tracking and expense reporting related to fundraising activities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Nonprofit Management, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field preferred
2–4 years of experience in nonprofit development, communications, partnerships, or related field
Strong writing and storytelling ability
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Highly organized with strong project coordination abilities
Experience supporting cross‑functional initiatives preferred
Ability to represent Bonton Farms professionally in corporate and community environments
Passion for social impact and community transformation
Working Conditions
Standard office environment with occasional evening or weekend hours for events.
Occasional outdoor work required during community and donor events.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for event setup and support.
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