Position Title: Development & Executive Operations Coordinator

Position Type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Non-Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director and Development & Communications Manager

Salary: $30.58 per hour

LYRIC utilizes an equity-based compensation model with annual increase for up to 5 years. Salary is non negotiable.

About LYRIC

Founded in 1988, the Lavender Youth Recreation & Information Center (LYRIC) provides support and services to nearly 2,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning (LGBTQQ+) and allied youth per year. LYRICs mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career training, health promotion, and leadership development with LGBTQQ+ youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities.

The organization has an annual operating budget of approximately $5 million and a staff of 20+.

Focus Areas

The Development & Executive Operations Coordinator provides critical operational, administrative, and coordination support across LYRICs fundraising efforts and the Office of the Executive Director. Working closely with the Executive Director and Development & Communications Manager, the Coordinator helps ensure the smooth execution of fundraising activities, maintains strong donor systems, and supports effective organizational operations.

The Development & Executive Operations Coordinator: (1) supports the administration and implementation of LYRICs fundraising and donor engagement activities; (2) provides high-level administrative and operational support to the Executive Director; (3) assists with fundraising events, communications, and donor stewardship activities; and (4) helps strengthen internal systems, coordination, and organizational effectiveness across departments.

This position serves as a key connector between development operations, executive leadership, and organizational administration. The Coordinator helps streamline workflows, manage priorities, and strengthen communication systems that support LYRICs mission and impact.

Knowledge

Development Operations & Data Management

• Process and track charitable contributions, including gift entry, reconciliation, and record maintenance
• Maintain accurate donor and funder records within Raisers Edge or other donor management systems
• Generate reports, donor lists, and data analysis to support fundraising activities and strategic decision-making
• Support donor acknowledgement processes, ensuring timely and accurate recognition of contributions
• Assist with maintaining development systems, records, and operational procedures
• Support revenue tracking and fundraising performance reporting

Executive Support & Coordination

• Actively manage and coordinate the Executive Directors calendar, scheduling, and meeting logistics to ensure alignment with organizational priorities
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director, including expense reporting, document preparation, presentation formatting, and information management
• Support the Executive Director in managing workflows, deadlines, priorities, and follow-up activities
• Ensure the Executive Director is prepared for meetings, presentations, events, and external engagements
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion
• Coordinate internal meetings, committee meetings, and Board-related activities as assigned
• Prepare agendas, take meeting notes, track action items, and support follow-through across teams
• Maintain records of donor interactions, stewardship activities, and relationship management efforts on behalf of the Executive Director
• Serve as a liaison between departments and support effective communication and coordination across the organization

Donor Engagement & Outreach

• Support donor communications, including mailings, email campaigns, stewardship materials, and outreach activities
• Assist with donor cultivation and engagement efforts through administrative and logistical support
• Help coordinate community outreach activities and supporter engagement opportunities
• Represent LYRIC at community events, fundraising activities, and external gatherings as needed
• Support implementation of grassroots fundraising and donor engagement campaigns

Organizational Capacity Building & Collaboration

• Support trainings, meetings, and activities that build fundraising capacity among staff, youth leaders, and Board members
• Work collaboratively with program staff, youth