Global Markets Development Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy • New York City, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Global Development Fundraising Operations team, the Development Coordinator works on a variety of fundraising activities and provides administrative support to the Global Markets department. The Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting Global Markets out-the-door fundraisers and fundraising managers in various development activities, including: portfolio management and tracking, scheduling and planning logistics of meetings, event coordination, maintaining donor and team files, pulling reports, sending gift acknowledgements, and basic research. A primary job function is updating donor and fundraiser data in the database, namely: donor/prospect interactions, fundraising plans and strategies, contact information, relationships, and communications preferences. The Coordinator uses the fundraising management system to enter data, produce donor reports, perform analysis and research, and track prospects and donors. They apply established processes and practices to improve effectiveness. The Coordinator may have substantial contact with staff, donors, legal and financial professionals. They will provide other staff with information they need to make decisions and solve problems. They will perform administrative functions as required. This position is based in the DC metro area or New York Office and follows a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of up to 3 days in person work in the in office per week during the first year.

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

• Organized, detail-oriented
• Enjoys keeping projects on track, driving complex processes, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment
• Loves organizing details and managing multiple priorities
• Comfortable learning and working with databases and systems
• Communicates clearly and confidently with colleagues and partners
• Can adapt quickly and pitch in on special projects when needed
• Can identify problems and offer thoughtful solutions
• Enjoys being the go-to person for keeping things moving and making sure the team stays on track

Responsibilities

• Portfolio management and tracking
• Scheduling and planning logistics of meetings
• Event coordination
• Maintaining donor and team files
• Pulling reports
• Sending gift acknowledgements
• Basic research
• Updating donor and fundraiser data in the database (donor/prospect interactions, fundraising plans and strategies, contact information, relationships, and communications preferences)
• Using the fundraising management system to enter data, produce donor reports, perform analysis and research, and track prospects and donors
• Applying established processes and practices to improve effectiveness
• Providing other staff with information they need to make decisions and solve problems
• Performing administrative functions as required

Benefits

• Health care benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• 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