Principal Gifts Coordinator

Environmental Defense Fund • New York, NY

251d • $67,000 - $71,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Principal Gifts Coordinator will be responsible for supporting efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward a portfolio of EDF's leadership and principal donors. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Principal and Major Gifts, the Coordinator will employ the highest standards of a donor-centered approach to fundraising, playing a key role in the solicitation and stewardship of EDF's top donors. This position is a growth opportunity for someone interested in the Development profession and offers the opportunity to work with EDF's senior fundraisers, programmatic staff, and leadership. The Principal Gifts Coordinator will be part of an established, experienced, and growing Development team. EDF is committed to the success and growth of fundraising and provides a stellar opportunity to learn the trade from top fundraisers.

Requirements

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in a fundraising, nonprofit or academic setting.
• Bachelor's degree in related field may substitute for up to 2 years' experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• High ability to actively listen to colleagues, senior development management and donors.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity; the ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Exceptional organizational, planning and administrative skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet research.
• Experience working with Salesforce, fundraising or relational databases strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with project management software (e.g., Asana, etc.) a plus.
• Desire to learn major gifts fundraising.
• Commitment to the mission of Environmental Defense Fund.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the AVP to engage top donors; develop deep familiarity with the portfolio and work plans to assist and learn from the Officers.
• Compose, edit, and proofread talking points for donor meetings, briefings, proposals, stewardship reports and other communications; coordinating with the Donor Communications team.
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of donor and prospect visits.
• Produce individualized acknowledgements and other correspondence for donors, ensuring their accuracy and consistency with EDF's style and messaging.
• Manage information input into the donor database, develop various related fundraising reports tracking goals, giving and fundraising activities, and participate in donor strategy sessions.
• Stay informed about or conduct initial research on relevant donors, prospects, and giving trends towards better cultivation or solicitation outcomes.
• Respond to donor and staff inquiries and other special projects, as assigned.
• Participate in advancing EDF organizational effectiveness and culture goals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Robust benefits
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree