King Street in Charleston

Development Coordinator

Location: Charleston, SC (hybrid/in-person preferred)
Schedule: Full time
Compensation: $60,000 - $65,000/year
Reports to: Development Director

Role Overview

Charleston Literary Festival is seeking a detail-oriented Development Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Development Director. This role supports fundraising operations, donor communications, and general coordination - ideal for someone organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple tasks.


Key Responsibilities

General Development Administration

  • Collecting and processing donations in donor constituent platform

  • Preparing and processing pledges and invoices for donors and corporate sponsors

  • Tracking and sending acknowledgment letters and tax receipts 

  • Updating and maintaining donor records

  • Assist Director of Development to create a Best Practices guidebook for Development Team

Communications & Coordination

  • Collaborate with program and communications staff to align fundraising efforts with organizational messaging

  • Assist with development-related content for newsletters, emails, and online platforms

Grants & Institutional Giving

  • Research granting opportunities (with family foundations, etc.) 

  • Assist with grant applications, reporting, and deadline tracking

  • Gather program information, budgets, and supporting materials as needed

Event Execution

  • Assist with planning, vendors, logistics, and day-of execution for Festival parties and events 

Qualifications

  • Strong organization and attention to detail

  • Clear communication skills and professionalism handling confidential information

  • Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar)

  • Prior administrative, nonprofit, or development support experience preferred

What We Offer

  • Exposure to large-scale event planning and execution

  • A dynamic, intellectually engaging work environment

Please send a CV and cover letter explaining your motivation to join Charleston Literary Festival to Amanda Bagdonas, Operations Director at  amanda@charlestonliteraryfestival.com

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact amanda@charlestonliteraryfestival.com