The NV Philanthropy Program Coordinator will work as part of a functional team within the Nevada philanthropy program. The Coordinator will be responsible for providing resources such as gift processing, data entry, assisting with cultivation and stewardship of donors, and meeting and event planning.
The NV Philanthropy Program Coordinator will work towards meeting the strategic priorities of the philanthropy team by implementing tactics for approved plans and completing and organizing varied tasks and activities. They will identify priorities based on needs of the program. They will have contact with stakeholders and may have a key role regarding outreach for the program to internal and/or external audiences. They will manage, track, and report on key data related to the team scope and priorities, and provide guidance to chapter staff on use and/or processing of data. The Associate will perform independent analysis on key data in order to inform divisional or organizational activities, which may include donor or gift information. They will be responsible for processing gifts and may participate in the development of organizational best practices. The Associate must maintain advanced skills with the systems and resources utilized by the team in order to execute tasks and provide direction to programs they are assigned to work with. They will implement processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness based on their in-depth understanding of related policies and procedures. The Associate will effectively communicate or distribute information to assist staff in making decisions, solving problems, and improving workflow. They may be asked to take on additional duties to enhance the work of the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Act independently on assigned tasks and exercise independent judgment based on analysis and experience.
- Coordinate projects with several variables, work within a defined timeline and budget.
- Does not supervise any staff, but may supervise interns, volunteers, and/or temporary staff.
- Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements.
- Financial responsibility includes working within a budget, processing invoices and transfers, and contracting with vendors.
- Provide input through project teams for the improvement of existing programs.
- Refer difficult questions and unusual problems to supervisor.
- Travel and work flexible hours.
- Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
- Work is diversified and may not always fall under established practices and guidelines.
- Work within scope of program's strategic goals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience coordinating and tracking projects and fundraising campaigns.
- Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.
- Experience with database management, prospect research, generating reports and interpreting data.
- Experience planning meetings and events.
- Experience working with boards of trustees, volunteers, and donors.
- Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
- Experience working across teams
- Experience, coursework, or other taining in principles and practices of relevant field.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multicultural or cross cultural experience appreciated.
- Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities, and solving problems.
- Ability to implement processes and strategic program goals.
- Ability to coordinate projects and work under pressure.
- Ability to sue existing technology to achieve desired results.
- Ability tow rite and edit written materials for use with donor solicitations, member communications and special events.
- Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
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