Application Guide
How to Apply for Development Coordinator
at Two Ten Footwear Foundation
🏢 About Two Ten Footwear Foundation
Two Ten Footwear Foundation is a unique nonprofit exclusively serving the American footwear industry, providing disaster relief, scholarships, and community resources to people who work in footwear. It's a place where you can combine a passion for fundraising with a direct impact on an entire industry's workforce, all while working remotely within the Northeast hiring corridor.
About This Role
As Development Coordinator, you'll be the organizational backbone of Two Ten's fundraising and professional group activities, ensuring donor communications, gift processing, events, and community programs run smoothly. You'll work closely with the VP of Development and Professional Groups, gaining hands-on experience in nonprofit development while supporting a mission that directly helps footwear industry workers in need.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day might involve processing gifts and preparing acknowledgment letters, updating donor records in the database, coordinating logistics for an upcoming webinar or networking event, and drafting stewardship materials for the VP's review. You'll also communicate with donors, vendors, and colleagues to keep projects on track, ensuring that Two Ten's fundraising and community programs run smoothly.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who Two Ten Footwear Foundation Is Looking For
- 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, or administrative support, with a strong understanding of donor databases and gift processing.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, able to track multiple deadlines, donor follow-ups, and event deliverables simultaneously.
- Comfortable with remote work and occasional travel (less than 15–20%) for events, with strong written and verbal communication skills for donor correspondence and stewardship materials.
- A collaborative team player who can support the VP of Development and work cross-functionally with Finance and other colleagues, and who is eager to build a career in nonprofit development.
📝 Tips for Applying to Two Ten Footwear Foundation
Highlight any experience with donor databases (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, DonorPerfect) and gift processing in your resume and cover letter, as this is a core responsibility.
Mention your familiarity with the Northeast region and willingness to travel occasionally for events, since the role is remote but requires some on-site support.
Show your ability to handle multiple administrative tasks by quantifying achievements, such as 'coordinated 10+ events annually' or 'processed 500+ gifts per year'.
Research Two Ten's footwear industry focus and mention why serving this specific community resonates with you—demonstrate that you understand their unique mission.
Use your cover letter to connect your organizational skills to the role's need for tracking deadlines, donor follow-ups, and event logistics, and provide concrete examples.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
In your cover letter, emphasize your experience with donor database management and gift processing, as this is a key responsibility. Highlight your ability to coordinate events and manage multiple administrative tasks, and show your enthusiasm for Two Ten's mission to support footwear industry workers. Finally, demonstrate your comfort with remote work and occasional travel, and your eagerness to grow in nonprofit development under the VP's mentorship.
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Explore Two Ten's website to understand their programs: disaster relief, scholarships, professional development grants, and community resources for footwear industry workers.
- → Learn about the footwear industry's structure and key players to better understand the community Two Ten serves, and look for recent news or impact reports.
- → Research Two Ten's fundraising events and professional groups, such as their annual gala or networking events, to speak knowledgeably about their development activities.
- → Check LinkedIn to see if you have any connections to Two Ten or the footwear industry, and learn about the VP of Development and Professional Groups' background.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Avoid submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention Two Ten's footwear industry focus or the specific responsibilities of the Development Coordinator role.
- Don't neglect to highlight your technical skills with donor databases and gift processing—this is not just an administrative role, and they need someone who can hit the ground running.
- Don't express reluctance to travel or work remotely; the role requires both, and flexibility is key.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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