Coordinator Development

Defender of Wildlife • Washington, DC

8h • $29 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Development Coordinator works closely with the Vice President of Philanthropy and Development Directors to advance fundraising efforts via donor outreach and stewardship efforts; tracking, reporting and acknowledging gifts; assisting with donor research and pipeline development; coordinating special projects; preparing reports and providing general departmental support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s (B.A./B.S.) degree or equivalent in related discipline
• 1 year of relevant experience.
• Excellent writing, proofreading skills and knowledge of grammar
• Strong technological aptitude with advanced skills using Microsoft Word and Excel and willingness to learn specialized software such as ROI (our CRM)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with both management and support staff
• Ability to take ownership of a process and to use problem-solving skills to resolve issues, including asking questions and performing research when a task is unfamiliar and asking for help when needed.
• Ability to function efficiently in a busy environment
• Expected to work independently and/or as a team member with initiative, motivation, flexibility, organization, and strong attention to accuracy and detail

Nice To Haves

• development experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all donors receive prompt and accurate acknowledgements for restricted and unrestricted gifts. Prepare draft letters, secure live signatures and draft custom notes from the President. Copy, mail and upload into database. Work with the Development colleagues and Vice President of Philanthropy to determine which letters require customization and to ensure that all gifts are acknowledged within 48 hours of receipt.
• Ensure that all gift acknowledgement processes and systems are optimized for efficiency to maintain quick turn-around times, especially during heavy donation periods (such as end of year).
• Ensure proper coding and processing of all gifts received by Development Department. Complete timely and accurate data reporting and ensure donor records are updated to reflect current preferences or status.
• Report all gifts daily to the Development staff by preparing the Daily Gift Report.
• Assist with welcoming new donors into the Defenders’ Leadership Council by preparing and sending welcome packets and supplemental materials, when appropriate.
• Assist with cultivation outreach mailings, such as gratitude cards, annual report, special reports, newsletters, invitations, birthday cards, Leadership Council and other premium mailings. Purchase and ensure postage, letterhead and envelopes are organized and available for all mailings to meet departmental and project mailing deadlines.
• Support events and trip activities as needed, including producing name badges and place cards, preparing and mailing materials, coordinating special projects, and providing other support as needed.
• Assist with department donor research projects and pipeline development as needed.
• Serves as back-up to create visit briefings and prepare trip materials for major gift officers as needed.
• Process and maintain contracts for the department.
• Coordinate department-wide activities and projects, such as the weekly Development report (15Five), weekly staff meetings and orientation materials/binders for new staff members.
• Ensure audio-visual needs are set up before scheduled meetings (e.g., Development weekly meetings).
• Provide support, as needed, to the Vice President of Philanthropy, including scheduling meetings and appointments; making travel arrangements; preparing visit materials for donors; managing travel expenses, assisting with donor correspondence and mailings, and tracking activities in the donor database.
• When needed, assist Development colleagues with travel arrangements and expense reports.
• Complete expense reports for VP of Philanthropy and department credit card expenses.
• Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Defenders of Wildlife provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, veterans' status or and any other legally protected class, characteristic or trait per applicable federal, state, or local law.
• This position is union-eligible.
• This position is part of a union bargaining unit represented by OPEIU Local 2.

What This Job Offers

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