Program and Development Coordinator

About

The Program and Development Coordinator role is a key position within the Bridge Fund, responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations of Bridge Fund programs and managing fundraising and development operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations of Bridge Fund programs, including:
• Administrative duties related to scheduling meetings
• Tracking progress and timelines for multiple projects
• Managing consultant contracts and payments
• Responding to station inquiries
• Collaborate with the Program Officer on grants administration activities, including:
• Working in the Giving Data grants management system
• Tracking grantee deliverables
• Supporting throughout the full lifecycle of the grants process
• Manage day-to-day fundraising and development operations for the Bridge Fund, including:
• Processing and acknowledging incoming gifts
• Responding to donor inquiries
• Ensuring accuracy of donor records in Salesforce
• Collaborate with the Head of Impact & Engagement to develop, prepare, and distribute donor-facing communications, including:
• Quarterly newsletters
• Impact updates
• Annual reports

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This role helps secure local public media service under threat from the loss of federal funding, ensuring vital public service media can continue to inform, engage, and connect local communities.

Required skills and qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in program management, grantmaking, and/or fundraising.
• Experience working in public media, journalism, nonprofits, philanthropy, or other relevant industries.
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM), databases and/or grants management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects, work with various stakeholders and contractors, and connect with people across time zones.
• Attention to detail and skill in managing activities, timelines, and budgets from idea generation to execution.
• Familiarity with using digital tools to stay organized, communicate transparently, and collaborate with team members remotely.

Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Full-time, exempt position. Remote work arrangement. The organization values a diverse and inclusive culture and encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.

Public Media Company (PMC) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization founded in 2001 that believes local nonprofit media plays a vital role in community life as a trusted source of news, education, music, and public discourse. They provide expert guidance, business resources, and connections to help local media organizations serve the needs of their communities.