Institutional Partnerships Coordinator

Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc•Falmouth, MA

4d•$58,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Woodwell Climate Research Center (Woodwell Climate) conducts science for solutions at the nexus of climate, people, and nature. We partner with leaders and communities for just meaningful impact to address the climate crisis. Woodwell Climate is a rapidly growing, top-ranked, independent non-profit climate research institute whose mission is to advance science-based climate policies through scientific research and outreach. Our world-leading research and impact helps individuals, organizations, corporations, communities, and nations understand the realities of climate change, recognize the impact on our planet, and embrace the urgent action needed to safeguard the future of life on Earth. Join Woodwell Climate’s Foundation Relations team as an Institutional Partnerships Coordinator (IPC) and be a part of a growing, dynamic Development department. Working closely with the Senior Director of Institutional Partnerships (SDIP), Manager of Institutional Partnerships (MIP), and Woodwell Climate’s Office of Development by supporting a variety of foundation and corporate fundraising work, including managing Raiser’s Edge (RE), researching foundations, tracking of grant reports, and implementing a new corporate philanthropy program. This position provides critical support to the FR team while the SDIP and MIP are traveling and at external meetings. The ideal candidate will have RE experience.

Requirements

Knowledge of foundation or corporate grantmaking and management
Ability to prioritize and manage several projects efficiently
Professional written and interpersonal skills are essential when communicating cross-functionally, with donors, vendors, and team members
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Ability to handle large data sets with accuracy
Tech savvy, proficient in Google Workspace, MS Office, RE and CRM Databases
Excellent attention to detail, conscientious work ethic
Excellent ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and work efficiently and independently in a fast-paced environment
Positive and proactive demeanor
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
A desire to understand how administrative projects connect to broader philanthropic goals and strategy
Bachelors Degree in Communications, Marketing, Science or relevant field
3-5 years' experience working in fundraising or project organization (internship experience is applicable)

Nice To Haves

Background in science and/or business
Experience with InfoEd and/or Raiser’s Edge

Responsibilities

Support the SDIP, MIP and other philanthropic frontline fundraisers with researching foundations, corporations, and individuals for various projects and initiatives at Woodwell Climate, across all program areas and other institutional priority areas
Based on research and knowledge of projects, qualifying foundations and corporations and work with the SDIP to assist with developing a strategy for each
Help prepare concepts, LOIs, and full proposals to foundations and corporations as requested
Lead the corporate philanthropy implementation, including finalizing the internal processes, creating a prospect list and implementation plan with guidance/input from Development and SMT, and participating in networking events related to corporate fundraising
Serve as the team lead to enter foundation information into RE, such as but not limited to: creating new records; entering proposals submitted and updating status; entering communication with foundations, corporations and other partnerships
Work closely with Woodwell’s Sponsored Research Office, Office of Grant & Contract Finance and others on the Development team with various administrative tasks, including financial reconciliation meetings, implementation of the new internal granting system (InfoEd) and maintaining internal policies and procedures
Provide support to the MIP on the Fund for Climate Solutions internal grant award program, such as reviewing reports and new proposals to share
Record grant reporting schedules and send reminders to Woodwell Climate’s Scientists as directed by the SDIP and MIP
Schedule, support, and record notes for meetings with PIs and teams for proposal development and activity tracking
Maintain organizational foundation and corporation grant files
Assist with preparation and implementation for donor events
Assist with department needs as approved by the supervisor