The Philanthropy Coordinator is a detail-oriented operations professional to support major gift fundraising. The work requires strong organizational skills, a knowledge of database/spreadsheet work, and an ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts and solving problems. The Philanthropy Coordinator will process donations, track and enter donor information and interactions into our constituent database, maintain files and records and support fundraising efforts through various services such as generating reports and pulling lists from the database. The Coordinator will support fundraising efforts through various services such as generating reports, drafting correspondence and acknowledgements, and generating lists from the database. The Coordinator may provide executive administrative support, such as calendaring appointments, coordinating travel arrangements and expense management. This position will have the chance to work to improve on our systems in collaboration with colleagues across departments and from around the country. They will be critical to assuring sound business practices and data management and will interact with our donors, trustees and chapter leadership.
- 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
- Experience working with databases.
- Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
- Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross cultural experiences are appreciated.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Fundraising database and spreadsheet skills, including managing data and tracking prospects.
- Experience providing administrative support.
- Coursework, training or experience working with basic principals in accounting and finance.
- Excellent customer service skills and focus
- Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts and solving problems.
- Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices.
- Ability to apply research skills.
- Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
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.
AUTO SAFETY POLICY
This position requires a valid driver's license and compliance with the Conservancy's Auto Safety Program. Employees may not drive Conservancy-owned/leased vehicles, rental cars, or personal vehicles on behalf of the Conservancy if considered "high risk drivers." Please see further details in the Auto Safety Program document available at www.nature.org/careers. Employment in this position will be contingent upon completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, which may include a review of the prospective employee's motor vehicle record.