Development Coordinator
The Development Coordinator will report to the Director of Foundations and Individual Giving.
Job Overview In partnership with the Director of Foundations and Individual Giving, the Development Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting EARTHDAY.ORG’s development efforts. This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in gaining experience in all facets of nonprofit foundation and Individual giving relationship building and truly making an impact in their day-today.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Work with the Director of Development on creating an annual development calendar to ensure year - round engagement and stewardship of individual and institutional funder
- Assist Director of Development in determining appropriate systems to ensure accurate processing and fulfilling of all donations, the accuracy and management of donor records and files, reporting, and prompt donor acknowledgement
- Help Director of Development to develop, implement, and interpret operating policies and procedures for Development
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in database and other files
- Ensure overall data integrity
- Run reports and analyze data to share with the Director of Development
- Generate and track acknowledgement letters
- Monitor external donation portals to ensure prompt acknowledgement
- Ensure the appropriate follow-up occurs with donors
- Help to develop content for communications with donors
- Help with donor outreach
- Remain up to date on industry best practices for stewardship and cultivation
- Perform prospect research to look for new funding opportunities
- Assist in writing proposals and reports
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BS, etc.) and 1-2 years of relevant experience or 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
- Prior development experience is preferred
- Experience with CRM databases, especially NationBuilder, a plus
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office software, especially PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
- Any graphic design experience a plus
- Passionate about the EARTHDAY.ORG mission
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to representing EARTHDAY.ORG with enthusiasm, warmth, and professionalism
- Superior tact, discretion, maturity, and judgment in handling highly sensitive, often confidential information
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to multitask and manage multiple projects and assignments often with competing deadlines
- Able to work well on a team and individually
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent critical thinking, problem solving, organizational skills, and attention to detail • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong editing and proofing skills
- Ability to occasionally work during the weekend or evening
Physical demands and work environment
This is a sedentary position, in which you may occasionally need to lift and carry books or files up to 10 pounds.
To apply:
Email a letter of interest and resume to [email protected]. With the subject line: “Development Coordinator” and your last name
EARTHDAY.ORG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EARTHDAY.ORG does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non - merit factor.