Development Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy•Charlottesville, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a hybrid position, with proximity to Charlottesville, VA, and an expectation of at least three days in office per week. The Development Coordinator provides high-level programmatic and administrative support for TNC-Virginia’s Development team, including streamlining operations and coordination across high-priority fundraising, event, and program initiatives, and fundraising engagement activities and strategies. This role collaborates closely with the Director of Development, the Development Operations team, and cross-functional teams, serving as a resource for fundraisers and program leaders. The Coordinator will help manage complex calendars, communications, and special projects, supporting the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience or equivalent combination.
Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
Experience with calendar management.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience coordinating projects and meeting deadlines.
Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts, and solving problems.
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program.
Must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
Ability to write and edit written materials for use with donor solicitations, member communications, and special events.
Strong organization and negotiating skills, accuracy, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Demonstrated experience using diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate staff.
Experience with current technology in relevant field and database management.
Experience with creating and managing project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

Provides high-level programmatic and administrative support for TNC-Virginia’s Development team.
Streamlines operations and coordination across high-priority fundraising, event, and program initiatives, and fundraising engagement activities and strategies.
Collaborates closely with the Director of Development, the Development Operations team, and cross-functional teams.
Serves as a resource for fundraisers and program leaders.
Helps manage complex calendars, communications, and special projects.
Supports the organization’s mission and strategic goals.
Manages data, tracks activities, schedules meetings, drafts correspondences and materials.
Assists with the planning and logistics of travel, events and retreats.
Provides program information to internal and external stakeholders.
Works with vendors and pays invoices.
Prepares briefings and donor and partner research.
Utilizes fundraising systems (such as Blackbaud’s CRM) to maintain information, produce reports, perform analysis, and track progress on key initiatives.
Applies established processes and practices to improve team effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.
Performs administrative functions and support for special projects as required.
Assists in database maintenance.
May supervise volunteers, interns, or temporary staff.
Serves as a team member for assigned projects.