Development Coordinator

nature; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Development Coordinator to support the Global Priorities team’s fundraising strategy and operations. You will help manage donor data in BBCRM, pull reports, track portfolio activity, and coordinate complex scheduling with fundraisers, leadership, and external stakeholders.

We value highly organized, proactive teammates who can bring structure to complexity, maintain data integrity, and deliver clear, actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising strategy and operations for the Global Priorities team, ensuring accurate data and actionable reporting.
• Manage and maintain donor/prospect data within BBCRM, pull and analyze reports, track portfolio activity and performance.
• Coordinate complex scheduling across fundraisers, leadership, and external stakeholders to support donor engagement and internal planning.

Skills

Business writing

Editing

Proofreading

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BBCRM

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Development Coordinator will support fundraising strategy and operations for the Global Priorities team, with a focus on data management, reporting, complex calendaring, and process coordination. The Coordinator partners closely with the Associate Director of Development Operations and cross-functional teams, serving as a resource to fundraisers by ensuring accurate data, actionable reporting, and consistent systems that inform strategic decision-making.

The Coordinator will manage and maintain donor and prospect data within TNC's CRM system (BBCRM), pull and analyze reports, and track portfolio activity and performance. They will support fundraiser strategies by maintaining prospect pipelines, preparing materials for strategy discussions, and coordinating and managing complex scheduling across fundraisers, leadership, and external stakeholders to support donor engagement and internal planning. The Coordinator will ensure data integrity to guide engagement plans and decision-making. This role will also support the development, documentation, and refinement of processes and workflows, improving efficiency and consistency across the team. The Coordinator applies established processes and practices to improve team effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.

Using tools such BBCRM, the Coordinator will produce reports, monitor progress on key fundraising metrics, and provide data-driven insights. The position involves regular collaboration with internal teams to troubleshoot system questions, reinforce best practices, and support implementation of operational improvements. Administrative support and special project work will be included as needed.

We're Looking for You:

We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive colleague who is excited to support a fast-paced fundraising team advancing The Nature Conservancy's mission. In this role, you will operate at the center of the Global Priorities Development Team -coordinating workflows, managing data, and ensuring fundraisers have the information and tools they need to be effective.

You are someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity and enjoys working behind the scenes to drive results. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, tracking details across systems, and collaborating with colleagues across teams and geographies. You take pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining strong data integrity, and anticipating next steps. This is a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy coordinating projects, timelines, and communications across stakeholders
• Are skilled at managing and organizing data, systems, and processes
• Communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of colleagues
• Take initiative, solve problems, and follow through on details
• Are motivated by contributing to mission-driven work and collective impact

In return, you'll join a collaborative and high-performing team working to unlock philanthropic support for critical conservation priorities. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in fundraising operations, gain exposure to global development strategy, and contribute meaningfully to work that benefits people and nature.

What You'll Bring:

• 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.

Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $48,950 - $71,100 . This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are :

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In add