Development Coordinator Jobs in New York
Development Coordinator jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, concentrated in nonprofit organizations, higher education, healthcare systems, and the arts, with openings at every level from entry-level program associate through senior development officer. The heaviest hiring occurs in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where anchor institutions like Memorial Sloan Kettering, Columbia University, and Lincoln Center consistently bring on development staff. The most in-demand specialties are major gifts coordination, grant writing, and donor database management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the global Marketing and BD team, the Business Development Coordinator provides support related to marketing materials, pitches and RFPs, events, award submissions, competitive intelligence research, marketing operations, new business and marketing strategy and initiatives, and other business development and marketing activities as required to support assigned practice areas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Marketing Materials – Create and maintain global marketing materials, including fact sheets, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, placemats, and other tailored materials for designated practice areas
- Experience Lists – Gather and centralize experience lists for use in pitches, RFPs, presentations, submissions, and other materials, working in our database to enter relevant information
- Pitches/RFPs – Assist with pitches and RFPs; gather relevant materials and oversee final production of electronic deliverables to meet deadlines; maintain pitch/RFP files, log in pitch tracking system
- Directory/Award Submissions – Use LexTrack, a database, to coordinate and help compile submissions related to legal directories and awards such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners
- Newsletters – Assist with the coordination of and content development of newsletters, both internal and client-facing
- Event Support/Coordination – Provide support for K&S-hosted events including coordinate development of invitations, other types of content, and event materials with the branding team and the marketing technology team; track follow-up activities of partners after events
- Conference Sponsorships – Provide support for sponsorships and coordinate all activities involved with sponsorship commitments
- Research, Tracking & Reporting – Conduct research on a variety of topics including prospective and current clients, competitors and industry, and market trends; Assist with relationship mapping and BD activities tracking; Assist with reporting and analysis of market trends and BD activities
- Client Targeting & Business Planning – Support the Business Development team on strategic client targeting and business planning efforts, including client teams that span across other practice groups and regions
- Lateral Onboarding – Assist with lateral onboarding activities for practice area, working closely with other team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Relevant legal business development/marketing experience preferred
- Knowledge of marketing and business development-related activities is required
- Candidates must possess exemplary interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and the ability to incorporate feedback into their performance
- Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
COMPENSATION
The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Pay Transparency Range:
New York: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $70,000 - $80,000.
Washington, DC: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $68,872 - $75,000.
The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
In general, employers are not permitted to make unsolicited neutral statements about criminal background checks before a conditional offer, including statements noting the employer's compliance with laws protecting applicants with criminal histories such as "Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act".
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
INTRODUCTION
King & Spalding is a leading global law firm with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and the seamless delivery of legal services. We harness innovative technology and exceptional talent to meet the complex needs of our clients in a fast-paced and dynamic legal landscape.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a member of the global Marketing and BD team, the Business Development Coordinator provides support related to marketing materials, pitches and RFPs, events, award submissions, competitive intelligence research, marketing operations, new business and marketing strategy and initiatives, and other business development and marketing activities as required to support assigned practice areas.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Marketing Materials – Create and maintain global marketing materials, including fact sheets, brochures, PowerPoint presentations, placemats, and other tailored materials for designated practice areas
- Experience Lists – Gather and centralize experience lists for use in pitches, RFPs, presentations, submissions, and other materials, working in our database to enter relevant information
- Pitches/RFPs – Assist with pitches and RFPs; gather relevant materials and oversee final production of electronic deliverables to meet deadlines; maintain pitch/RFP files, log in pitch tracking system
- Directory/Award Submissions – Use LexTrack, a database, to coordinate and help compile submissions related to legal directories and awards such as Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners
- Newsletters – Assist with the coordination of and content development of newsletters, both internal and client-facing
- Event Support/Coordination – Provide support for K&S-hosted events including coordinate development of invitations, other types of content, and event materials with the branding team and the marketing technology team; track follow-up activities of partners after events
- Conference Sponsorships – Provide support for sponsorships and coordinate all activities involved with sponsorship commitments
- Research, Tracking & Reporting – Conduct research on a variety of topics including prospective and current clients, competitors and industry, and market trends; Assist with relationship mapping and BD activities tracking; Assist with reporting and analysis of market trends and BD activities
- Client Targeting & Business Planning – Support the Business Development team on strategic client targeting and business planning efforts, including client teams that span across other practice groups and regions
- Lateral Onboarding – Assist with lateral onboarding activities for practice area, working closely with other team members
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Relevant legal business development/marketing experience preferred
- Knowledge of marketing and business development-related activities is required
- Candidates must possess exemplary interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, excellent attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and the ability to incorporate feedback into their performance
- Ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality
COMPENSATION
The firm offers a generous total compensation package with bonuses and raises awarded in recognition of individual merit-based performance. All full-time Business Services employees may participate in King & Spalding’s comprehensive benefit program including health and wellness plan, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and a health savings account, a 401(k) plan, profit sharing plan, and a substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) program.
Pay Transparency Range:
New York: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $70,000 - $80,000.
Washington, DC: The anticipated full-time annualized salary range is $68,872 - $75,000.
The salary offer will be contingent upon various factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, market data, job location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
In general, employers are not permitted to make unsolicited neutral statements about criminal background checks before a conditional offer, including statements noting the employer's compliance with laws protecting applicants with criminal histories such as "Applicants' criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act".
King & Spalding LLP (K&S) is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all state, federal, and local laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other status protected by applicable law.
We are proud of our remarkably cohesive culture, which now encompasses more than 2,500 lawyers and business professionals worldwide. We seek to attract and develop the very best talent to work with us.
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Development Coordinator Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- City of New York7
- Yeshiva University6
- Commonpoint4
- Columbia University3
- Educational Alliance3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education31
- Healthcare & Medical Services22
- Law & Legal Services18
- Government & Public Sector9
- Technology & Software6
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in development coordinator jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, nonprofit management, or a related field
- One to three years of fundraising, development, or donor relations experience
- Proficiency with donor management software such as Raiser's Edge or Salesforce Nonprofit
- Demonstrated experience with grant writing, reporting, or foundation relations
- Strong written communication skills for donor correspondence and proposals
- Familiarity with New York's nonprofit regulatory environment and IRS compliance requirements
Development Coordinator Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a development coordinator in New York?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in nonprofit management, communications, public administration, or a related field, followed by entry-level work in a development or fundraising office. New York does not require a state license to work as a development coordinator. Many candidates build credentials through the Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater New York Chapter, which offers the Certified Fund Raising Executive credential and connects emerging professionals with established nonprofit employers across the state.
Which companies hire development coordinators in New York?
Employers hiring development coordinators in New York right now include City of New York, Yeshiva University, and Commonpoint, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. New York's dense concentration of hospitals, universities, and cultural institutions means development coordinator roles appear year-round across a wide range of mission-driven organizations.
Which New York cities have the most development coordinator jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and Bronx have the most development coordinator openings in New York. New York City dominates because of its unmatched density of nonprofits, hospitals, and cultural institutions, while Albany draws hiring from state agencies and advocacy organizations, and Buffalo's anchor universities and health systems sustain a steady volume of development roles in the western part of the state.
Are there remote development coordinator jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many fields. Development coordinators handle donor communications, grant research, and database work that translates well to remote settings. About 12% of development coordinator openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how widely New York nonprofits and institutions adopted flexible arrangements. Grant writing and donor data roles tend to be the most consistently remote, while major events coordination typically requires an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a development coordinator in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or volunteer role in a development office, which large New York institutions actively offer. Organizations like the New York Public Library, NYC Health and Hospitals, and major universities run formal development internship programs for candidates without paid experience. Moving laterally from administrative assistant or program coordinator roles within a nonprofit is also common. Earning your Certified Fund Raising Executive credential early, or building a portfolio of grant proposals through volunteer work, gives candidates a concrete edge in competitive New York searches.
Where can I find and apply to development coordinator jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to development coordinator jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Albany, Buffalo, and beyond. Search the listings, find roles that fit your experience and the type of organization you want to work for, and apply directly.
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