Development Manager

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About COAR Peace Mission

Founded during the Salvadoran Civil War as a refuge for children who lost or became separated from their families in the conflict, COAR has grown into a comprehensive children’s village and educational center. We provide safe housing, round-the-clock support, holistic healthcare, and a high-quality education for youth who have escaped situations of abuse, neglect, and trafficking. Our school serves over 1,000 students and is recognized as one of the top educational institutions in the region.

Duties

• Representing COAR as a primary spokesperson during summer parish speaking engagements nationwide, building relationships, and communicating our mission’s impact.
• Managing donor stewardship, including responding to inquiries, providing personalized follow-up, and maintaining high-quality donor experiences.
• Cultivating partnerships with parishes and diocesan offices and coordinating all logistics for invited speaking engagements.
• Planning and executing donor outreach campaigns, including segmentation and tracking effectiveness.
• Leading planning and logistics for fundraising events, ensuring smooth operations and strong donor engagement.
• Collaborating with our in-country team in El Salvador to ensure accurate program information and alignment on donor communications.
• Supporting major donor strategy, including preparing materials, coordinating meetings, and participating in select solicitations.
• Overseeing accurate and timely gift processing and acknowledgments, with administrative support from our bookkeeper, who enters all gifts.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual English/Spanish
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, communications, international development, or related fields.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fundraising experience
• Strong public speaking skills
• Familiarity with Salvadoran or Central American culture
• Master’s degree in a relevant field

Application instructions

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with an anticipated start date in early 2026.

Note: Salary: $50K–$54K + up to $2k relocation assistance for candidates outside of Northeast Ohio

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