Development Coordinator, Northern California

The Nature Conservancy • San Francisco, CA

1d • $33 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Development Coordinator works on a variety of fundraising activities in support of approved tactics and provides administrative and/or program support. They may be responsible for various activities, including drafting correspondence and acknowledgments, assisting donors with asset transfer, processing and recording gifts, planning logistics of meetings, and assisting with the planning of special events for prospects and donors. They may provide program information to prospects and donors, assist with writing development publications and proposals, and donor research. The Coordinator uses the available fundraising management system to produce donor reports, perform analysis and research, and track prospects and donors. They apply established processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness. The Coordinator may have substantial contact with staff, donors, legal and financial professionals. They will provide other staff with the information they need to make decisions and solve problems. The work environment may involve infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. This position will be based out of our San Francisco office on a hybrid basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 1-year experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence and acknowledgments
• Assisting donors with asset transfer
• Processing and recording gifts
• Planning logistics of meetings
• Assisting with the planning of special events for prospects and donors
• Provide program information to prospects and donors
• Assist with writing development publications and proposals
• Donor research
• Use the available fundraising management system to produce donor reports, perform analysis and research, and track prospects and donors
• Apply established processes and practices in order to improve effectiveness
• Provide other staff with the information they need to make decisions and solve problems

Benefits

• TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level