The Philanthropy Coordinator works on a variety of fundraising activities for Philanthropy operations in Ohio, including administrative and gift coding support.
The Philanthropy Coordinator provides administrative and transactional support for philanthropy staff, including assisting donors with asset transfer, processing and recording gifts, drafting correspondence and acknowledgements, data entry, distributing and filing gift documentation, compiling monthly team updates, and preparing mailing lists. S/he may manage biannual solicitations, quarterly pledge review, donor research, and planning logistics of meetings. The Coordinator uses the available fundraising database system to produce donor reports, and track prospects and donors. S/he may assist in scheduling, arranging travel, purchasing, maintaining department intranet site, expense reporting, and other special projects related to database transition, fundraising, and financial reporting. S/he applies established processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness. The Coordinator may have substantial contact with staff, donors, legal and financial professionals. S/he will provide other staff with information they need to make decisions and solve problems. S/he will perform administrative functions as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Does not supervise any staff, but may supervise volunteers, interns, or temporary staff.
- Duties are performed under general supervision and established guidelines.
- Financial responsibility may include working within a budget, purchasing, processing invoices, contracting with vendors, and assisting with budget tracking.
- Refers difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor.
- Serve as a team member for assigned projects.
- Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
- Work overtime as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Experience working with databases.
- Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
- Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to create pivot tables and charts in Excel.
- Database skills, including managing data and tracking prospects.
- Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts and solving problems.
- Ability to apply research skills.
- Ability to write and edit written materials for use with donor solicitations, member communications, and special events.
- Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.