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
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Charleston Literary Festival is a ten-day world-class literary festival with an international edge based in the city’s Dock Street Theatre. With an emphasis on featuring international and national award-winning authors, the festival is committed to providing diverse audiences with a forum for engaging with new ideas and experiencing the transformative power of literature. Located right in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, the Festival puts an emphasis on literary excellence and innovation as well as fostering the next generation of readers and writers in the South East of the US. This year’s festival will run from November 6-15, 2026. Charleston Literary Festival is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
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Please email a cover letter and resume to Amanda Bagdonas (amanda@charlestonliteraryfestival.com). If you have any questions about the application process, please contact amanda@charlestonliteraryfestival.com.
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