The Philanthropy Coordinator is an integral member of the Maryland/DC philanthropy team. They perform a variety of administrative tasks that directly support the Director of Philanthropy and the team’s cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of major donors and prospects.
The Philanthropy Coordinator will produce and coordinate donor appeals; prepare donor correspondence; provide membership services/program information to members and donors making inquiries to the MD/DC Chapter; process and acknowledge private contributions; compile fundraising reports; maintain philanthropy files; assist with management of the donor database; prepare donor recognition and mailing lists; may assist with coordination and execution of special events, field trips and meetings; assist with writing philanthropy publications, proposals, and reports; assist with donor research as needed; support the Director of Philanthropy as assigned with travel arrangements, expense reporting and CRM database entry; and assist with other administrative tasks, including office-wide administrative support and phone coverage, as needed. The coordinator applies established processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness. They may have substantial contact with staff, donors, legal and financial professionals. They will provide other staff with information they need to make decisions and solve problems.
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.
- Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
- Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
- Experience working with databases and MS Office.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
- 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.
- Experience working with databases, including managing and tracking data and working with CRM tools.
- 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.