Nonprofit Development Coordinator (mostly remote)

Sprouts Chef Training • Full-time • Remote (San Francisco, California, United States) • $69k - $75k / year • 2m ago

Job Description

Sprouts Chef Training is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Development Coordinator to support our fundraising efforts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on execution, embraces administrative work, and is eager to grow in nonprofit development. You’ll play a critical behind-the-scenes role in keeping our donor, sponsor, and grant tracking systems organized and running smoothly.

This position will work closely with the Events, Programs, and Leadership teams to track sponsorships, support grant research and submission logistics, and ensure timely follow-up and relationship development with funders and partners. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and excited to support a mission-driven organization through precise, task-based work.

While the Development Coordinator’s direct supervisor is the Operations Director, they carry out the majority of their day-to-day responsibilities in coordination with upper management such as the Founder.

Chef Training Program Overview

Sprouts enables Bay Area and NYC youth to rise from hardship through culinary training and job placement. Youth are paired with chef mentors and case managers to build the skills needed to secure and maintain culinary jobs. Since 2012, Sprouts has supported over 180 youth in achieving stability and financial autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Sponsorship Tracking & Support

Maintain up-to-date records in our CRM (Google sheets) to track sponsor contacts, deliverables, and payments
Draft outreach emails and organize follow-up tasks for corporate partners and sponsors
Assist with assembling sponsorship decks, agreements, and reports
Coordinate timelines and deliverables with the Events and Marketing team

Grant & Foundation Support

Conduct research to identify potential grant opportunities
Maintain calendar of grant deadlines and submission requirements
Support the preparation and submission of grant proposals by gathering materials, drafting sections, and ensuring deliverable meets all requirements.
Track submissions and maintain organized records of grant communications and outcomes

Donor & Event Coordination

Update donor records and contact logs
Support donor acknowledgment processes, including thank-you emails and letters
Provide administrative support for fundraising events (tracking RSVPs, assembling event collateral, confirming sponsorship recognition)

Skills and Experience

1–2 years of relevant experience (internships or volunteer work in development, nonprofit admin, events, or customer service welcome)
Eager to learn the development processes that our Founder has refined through decades of fundraising
Detail-oriented, dependable, and highly organized
Strong written communication and follow-through skills
Comfortable with repetitive and administrative tasks (i.e. for conducting outreach)
Receptive to feedback and able to adapt to evolving expectations and leadership styles
Personable and professional communicator; able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and audiences
Comfortable with shifting priorities and drawing inferences; flexible and solution-oriented
Proactive about asking questions and seeking clarity when needed
Skilled at translating broad ideas into actionable steps and bringing structure to unstructured tasks
Familiarity with Google Suite
A commitment to Sprouts’ mission and enthusiasm for youth development and career access

Your Professional Growth

We believe that everyone has unique talents, passions, and interests to contribute. We will work with you individually to make sure that your skill set is highlighted and your goals for personal and professional growth are met.

Locations and Hours

Role is open to candidates based in the Bay Area or New York City.
Full-time (40 hours/week)
Remote, minimum of 4 hours of overlap work time required with East / West Coast team members
Potential travel to NYC, Bay Area for seasonal events

Commitments and Contract Period

Starting Date Window: July 2025

Compensation

$69,000-$75,000, depending on experience and skill set
12 paid vacation days (accrued), annually
13 paid federal holidays, annually
$150 monthly remote work stipend
$300 monthly tax-free insurance/healthcare stipend through QSEHRA account, eligible after first 30-days of employment
Paid sick time

How to Apply

Please submit the following to our team at sprouts@sproutscheftraining.org:

Resume
Cover letter that explains why your skill set, interests/goals, and past experiences are pertinent to the position
LinkedIn profile URL

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. The interview process will include a take-home work exercise designed to reflect the role’s responsibilities.

Core Beliefs

Jobs change lives
Kitchens heal
It takes a village

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Do you understand that Sprouts Chef Training Program is a start-up nonprofit? Are you confident that you have the leadership and project management skills to roll out and execute event details?
Sprouts Chef Training only considers applications sent to Sprouts@sproutscheftraining.org. Have you sent your cover letter, LinkedIn profile link, and resume to Sprouts?

Work Location: Remote

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