Coordinator, Individual Giving & Strategic Philanthropy

Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) - United States•New York, NY

About The Position

The Individual Giving & Strategic Philanthropy Coordinator combines project management, strategic support, and donor engagement to accelerate growth for this highly valuable audience unit, ensuring it delivers exceptional fundraising results for the organization’s mission. This role ensures the unit runs smoothly by assisting with planning, budgeting, and project management, acting as a key liaison between teams and departments to align efforts. The Coordinator engages unmanaged donors, crafts personalized communications, and supports donor events to drive loyalty. The role moves forward issues for individual giving donors, while grounding the team in wider use of our CRM, developing reports and analyzing trends.. They champion adoption of new technologies across the unit to enhance efficiency. A creative problem-solver and skilled collaborator, they work with stakeholders at various levels to achieve project milestones. Working closely with the Senior Director, the role is pivotal to advancing strategic objectives and implementing continuous improvements.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years relevant experience in a business environment
Proficiency in budgeting and associated tasks. Experience with budgeting tools like Prophix a plus.
Project management experience, including demonstrated ability to identify and anticipate obstacles, and judge when and how to engage key stakeholders with discretion. Experience with project management tools like Asana a plus.
Experience engaging donors on telephone, at events, or other activities.
Self-starter with strong time management and organization skills.
Attention to detail and deadlines.
Ability to prioritize well under pressure while maintaining a positive attitude.
Demonstrated ability to be an activator; proactively initiates and drives projects forward.
Comfortable speaking directly with donors and external stakeholders, cultivating relationships, and addressing inquiries with confidence.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and persuasive skills.
Enthusiastic team player, comfortable in an “all hands-on deck” environment; able to operate and collaborate across multiple teams and thrive in a fast-paced culture.

Nice To Haves

Fundraising experience in Sustainer Giving, Midlevel Giving, Leadership Giving, Major Gifts or Planned Giving
Familiarity with donor-advised fund giving, IRA giving, and other complex asset giving strategies.
An ability to clearly communicate complex problems and solutions in an impactful manner.
Previous experience with a comparably large nonprofit, agency, or corporation.
Integrity and scrupulous adherence to donor privacy and confidentiality.
Experience in Tableau a plus.