Communication and Development Coordinator

Title: Communication and Development Coordinator, KFC Foundation

Location: Louisville United States

Job Description:

About the KFC Foundation:

For 25 years and counting, the KFC Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, has provided over $39 million to support, empower, and serve joy to more than 17,500 individuals and over 4,500 nonprofits. The KFC Foundation's charitable programs focus on education accessibility, financial & hardship assistance, and community giving, and are made possible by Round Up donations, purchases of KFC's Secret Recipe Fries, and other contributions. For more information, visit kfcfoundation.org.

About the Job:

The Communication & Development Coordinator plays a vital role in advancing the mission of the KFC Foundation by supporting communication efforts, strengthening fundraising operations, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of essential program and donor data. This position is ideal for someone who is mission‑driven, eager to contribute to an organization that makes a meaningful difference and takes great pride in work that directly impacts people's lives.

In this role, you'll deliver high‑quality communications within the KFC system, manage key fundraising logistics, steward donors, and maintain CRM and program data. The right candidate is self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and thorough, capable of managing multiple priorities with clarity and calm. Success requires strong interpersonal and written communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to excellence in every task, big or small. This is an opportunity to apply your skills to work that truly matters-helping to create opportunities and change lives through the KFC Foundation's purpose‑driven initiatives.

This is a hybrid position in Louisville, KY with required in office days Tuesday - Thursday.

Salary Range:

$64,900 to $68,670 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Internal Communication Execution:

• Draft and submit communications for restaurant employees, franchisees, and KFC's support center, including through KFC's intranet, restaurant bulletin, email, Facebook group, and the franchisee magazine.
• Maintain and update the KFC Foundation pages on KFC's intranet.

Help maintain the internal communications calendar.

Fundraising Operations & Donor Support:

• Draft and execute fundraising and donor stewardship communications.
• Track annual Convention fundraiser data (tickets, sponsorships, auction donors).
• Support fundraising logistics, including annual auction logistics and item entry, ambassador programs, donor stewardship initiatives, and merch shop site maintenance, packing, and shipping.
• Support volunteerism scheduling and communication.

CRM & Data Management:

• Maintain CRM database accuracy and integrity, process donor updates, and prepare reports.
• Compile and format Round Up fundraising leaderboard data.
• Help analyze restaurant fundraising data.

Collaboration & Team Support:

• Collaborate closely with the Communication Manager and Marketing & PR Specialist.
• Support planning and execution of communications and fundraising calendars.
• Provide operational support across KFC Foundation initiatives.

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years in communications, nonprofit, marketing, or development
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Basic design skills in user-friendly software, e.g. Canva
• Self-motivated and mission-driven
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred

• CRM experience preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel experience and skills preferred
• Experience with internal platforms or intranets preferred

Who is Yum! Brands?

Ready to make your mark at an iconic global powerhouse? Join Yum! Brands - the parent company behind KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger & Grill - be a part of our reinvention for Greater Growth.

We are a culture-driven company where innovation, collaboration, and passion fuel everything we do. We're seeking talented individuals to make a difference across our global business. Whether you're just starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll help shape our future by delivering results that matter and bringing your smart, heart, and courage to the table.

If you're ready to grow with a company that values curiosity, high performance, and meaningful work-join us. Let's build the future of Yum! together!

Benefits:

Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year.  

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC ("YRSG") and Yum Connect, LLC ("Yum Digital and Technology") (collectively, "Yum") is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.