Description

ABOUT JOSEPHINE SCULPTURE PARK 
Founded in 2009 by artist and educator Melanie VanHouten, Josephine Sculpture Park (JSP) features nearly 80 sculptures and installations within a landscape that celebrates art, nature, and community. Situated on 40 acres of rewilded farmland in Frankfort, Kentucky, the Park exhibits a permanent collection, a rotating exhibition and a robust artist residency program as well as hosts a multitude of educational programs across artforms. 

JSP’s mission is to connect people to each other and the land through the arts. We envision a Kentucky where everyone has access to creative, outdoor experiences that inspire curiosity, stewardship, and belonging. Our staff, board, and volunteers are committed to advancing social justice, cultural equity, and responsible land stewardship.  

The Spirit of the Park 
At Josephine Sculpture Park, we’re a small but mighty team built on collaboration, creativity, and care. We often wear many hats, stepping in to support one another wherever needed, beyond the four corners of our job descriptions. Each day looks a little different—whether we’re welcoming visitors, setting up for an event, or working with artists under open skies. 
Our work thrives outdoors, surrounded by art and nature, so a genuine appreciation for both is at the heart of what we do. If you find joy in teamwork, adaptability, and getting your hands a little dirty in service of something meaningful, you’ll feel right at home here. 

POSITION OVERVIEW 
The Development Coordinator plays a vital role in sustaining and expanding JSP’s philanthropic impact. Reporting to the Director of Engagement, this position manages donor data systems and processes, oversees CRM (Bloomerang) integrity, supports donor engagement and stewardship activities, coordinates membership benefits and renewals, and assists with the coordination of events, sponsorships, and committee meetings. 
This role also provides secondary administrative, board and programmatic support, ensuring smooth operations across fundraising, communications, and executive functions. The position will serve as a key liaison between development, administration, and leadership teams, maintaining organized systems that enable JSP to fulfill its mission with excellence and integrity. Some programmatic support is expected, which could include golf cart reservations, supporting field trips on occasion, and working events. 

Focus: 
Development & Database – 75% 
Administrative, Board & Programmatic Support – 25% 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES 
Development & Database– 75% 
CRM & Data Management: 
Maintain, update, and analyze donor and prospect data in Bloomerang. Ensure accurate gift entry, coding, and acknowledgment tracking. Generate regular reports and dashboards for leadership and the Development Committee. 
Gift Processing & Acknowledgment: 
Manage all aspects of gift entry, deposit preparation and tracking, donor thank-you letters, and stewardship touchpoints. Uphold best practices in donor recognition and confidentiality. 
Donor Engagement & Events: 
Support the Director of Engagement in executing donor stewardship plans, including correspondence, small gatherings, and major events such as Joy Full and Barn Raisin’. Represent JSP at community and industry events to build relationships and strengthen visibility. 
Development Committee Support: 
Assist with meeting preparation, including materials, minutes, and follow-up tasks. Track donor pipelines, goals, and outcomes in coordination with the Director of Engagement. 
Fundraising Campaigns: 
Provide operational support for annual appeals, membership renewals, sponsorship outreach, and digital campaigns. Assist with content collection, mailings, donor segmentation, and campaign performance analysis. 
Sponsorships & Partnerships: 
Support stewardship and recognition processes for sponsors, grant funders, and in-kind partners, ensuring deliverables are met and well-documented. 
Reporting & Analysis: 
 Generate reports for leadership and board use, including giving summaries, campaign performance, and retention metrics. 
 
Administrative, Board & Program Support – 25% 
Board & Committee Support: 
Assist with meeting logistics, RSVPs, room reservations, refreshments, and digital technology setup. Prepare materials and reports in coordination with the Executive Director. 
Administrative Coordination: 
Provide administrative support to the Director of Finance and leadership team, including scheduling, correspondence, managing and directing information email, and coordination of special projects. 
Policy & Procedure Alignment: 
Support documentation and refinement of development and administrative workflows to ensure consistency, transparency, and efficiency. 
General Operations: 
Support team members as needed with office organization, systems coordination (Google Workspace, Asana, CoreNexa), and visitor or volunteer assistance during events. 
Programmatic Support:  
Provide programmatic support such as managing golf cart reservations and check out for visitors, occasional field trip introduction and welcome, updating park signs as needed and assisting staff and volunteers during a variety of events and programs throughout the year.  
 
Staff & Professional Development Expectations 
Participate in weekly staff meetings and contribute to collaborative planning. 
Attend quarterly professional development sessions and annual staff retreat. 
Engage in periodic one-on-one meetings with the Director of Engagement and Director of Finance for performance review and goal setting. 
Stay current on trends in nonprofit development, CRM systems, donor relations, and administrative best practices. 

Requirements

• 2+ years experience in nonprofit development, fundraising administration, and/or database management (Bloomerang experience strongly preferred). 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and donor-centered language. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. 
• Proficiency in CRM platforms (Bloomerang), Google Workspace, Asana. 
• Comfort representing JSP at events and engaging with donors, sponsors, visitors and community partners. 
• Commitment to JSP’s values of inclusion, access, creativity, and environmental stewardship.