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Development Coordinator

Peel Compton Foundation

Job Location:

Bentonville, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 August 2026 (12 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Peel Compton Foundation is growing! We are looking for a dynamic fundraiser with a passion for our mission to join our fast-paced development team and help us drive meaningful impact as a Development Coordinator.

Job Summary:
The Development Coordinator plays a key role in planning and executing Foundation events managing sponsor/vendor relationships and fulfillment coordinating volunteers and supporting fundraising initiatives across all Peel Compton Foundation properties. This position provides event sponsorship administrative and operational support while helping create exceptional experiences for sponsors donors volunteers and community members.
Duties/Responsibilities:

Assist in the planning coordination and execution of fundraising and community events across all Foundation properties
Support event logistics including set up and breakdown inventory and guest management attendee communications and onsite operations.
Assist with transportation organization and preparation of event materials and supplies
Assist the Development team with donor and sponsor acknowledgements reports and other development-related materials
Collaborate with the team to brainstorm and implement new event ideas and fundraising initiatives.
Maintain accurate donor sponsor volunteer and event records within the Foundations donor management system
Flexible schedule with the ability to work evenings and weekends as required by event schedules.
Assist in distribution of event invitations promotional materials and follow-up communications.
Coordinate and serve as main point of contact for volunteer recruitment scheduling communications and assignments across Foundation properties and programs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail
Proficient in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Experience working with donor databases or CRM systems preferred
Excellent analytical abilities that can be applied in aligning the organizations objectives with available funding opportunities.

Education and Experience:

At least three years of nonprofit fundraising development and marketing (past experience preferred)
College degree in business nonprofit studies and/or related field is preferred.

Physical Requirements:
Physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If requested reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel handle or operate objects use of hands and arms; speak; hear; stoop; kneel and crouch. Must be able to regularly lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance. Must be able to load unload transport and set up event materials signage tables chairs tent and other event-related equipment. The associates duties is performed in fluctuating weather conditions and is performed 40% in the field and 60% in an administrative office setting.
This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. The Peel Compton Foundation reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs.

The Peel Compton Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. We encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sexual orientation gender identity age status of protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

The Peel Compton Foundation is a premiere and growing nonprofit organization located in Bentonville AR seeking a highly motivated and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as the Development Coordinator. The Peel Compton Foundation owns and operates the Peel Museum & Botanical Garden Compton Gardens & Arboretum Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and Osage Park. The uniting mission for these diverse properties is to connect the community through nature education recreation and preservation. The Peel Compton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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