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Coordinator, Development

LOCATION: Washington, DC
DEPARTMENT: Vice President, Resource Development
DURATION: Full-time

Learn More About the Position:
As an integral part of Ocean Conservancy’s Resource Development team, the Coordinator plays a central role in implementing annual giving strategy, both individual and collective; manages mailings and gift and grant acknowledgments; maintains accurate donor and foundation records; and provides support to the Resource Development team. The Coordinator reports directly to the Vice President of Resource Development.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Uses Raiser’s Edge database to create, update and maintain donor records. Ensures database accuracy.  Generates mailing lists and reports to facilitate donor activities. 
• Manages all aspects of in-house major donor cultivation and appeal mailings including merging, printing, stamping, stuffing and uploading information from mailing into database.
• Produces and tracks all gift acknowledgment letters, tax affidavits and welcome packets. 
• Provides administrative support to the Resource Development team including making travel arrangements, producing reports from Raiser’s Edge, gathering background materials, preparing briefings, etc.
• Conducts research on current and prospective donors, foundations and corporations
• Assists with event planning including compiling invitation lists, mailing invitations, tracking responses, creating nametags, preparing background information and assisting with follow-up correspondence.
• Assists with Corporate Relations, acknowledgement letters, filing and other tasks as needed.
• Assists Director of Planned Giving in travel and expenses.
• Produces and tracks grant acknowledgement letters for foundations and uses Raiser’s Edge database to create, update and maintain foundation records.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and fluency in mail merges.
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge fundraising software or other comparable complex database. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including knowledge of correct grammar and syntax, as well as the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of audiences. Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and function as part of a team.
• Personable, productive and able to successfully manage multiple processes simultaneously without close supervision. 
• A proactive problem solver who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to help the annual giving team operate efficiently.
• A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables.
• Ability to accept and execute projects from multiple people and manage priorities accordingly.
• Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation and interpersonal communication skills.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Minimum of two years of administrative, fundraising, or related work experience; college degree required.

APPLY FOR THE POSITION:
If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy's team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities along with your resume and salary expectations to: jobs@oceanconservancy.org and note your name and "Jobs Box #15-10" in the subject line.

Ocean Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.