Development Program Coordinator

The Nature Conservancy; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy’s New Jersey Chapter seeks a Development Program Coordinator to join a mission-driven philanthropy team. You will provide research, prospect tracking, and administrative support to identify potential donors and manage stewardship activities.

You will analyze donor data in Excel and Blackbaud CRM, help coordinate field trips and gatherings, and collaborate across teams to advance fundraising programs that protect lands and waters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheet software.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience working across teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Provide resources such as research, prospect tracking, and general administrative support to the philanthropy team.
• Assist in identification of donor prospects for The Nature Conservancy’s New Jersey Chapter and conduct donor research.
• Analyze data, identify trends in giving, and explore opportunities for engaging new individuals and audiences.
• Coordinate stewardship efforts, including program updates, field trips, and special gatherings for prospects, with administrative support as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

Canva

Job description

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 includes a Commitment to Diversity and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there are lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube or on Glassdoor.Our 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. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! To quote myriad TNC staff members, \"you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.\"

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Development Program Coordinator will work as part of a functional team within a development program. The Development Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing resources such as research, prospect tracking, general administrative support to the team, stewardship, gift processing, etc.The Development Program Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the Philanthropy team in the identification of donor prospects for The Nature Conservancy’s New Jersey Chapter. In addition to assisting with the identification of potential new donors and conducting donor research, the Development Program Coordinator will be responsible for analyzing data, identifying trends in giving, and proactively investigating additional opportunities for engaging new individuals and audiences. Additionally, the Development Program Coordinator will assist the Philanthropy team with coordination of stewardship efforts, including program updates, field trips and special gatherings for prospects, as well as with administrative support as needed. The candidate will have excellent organization, analytical, research and writing skills, along with the ability to work efficiently with large amounts of data in Excel and Blackbaud CRM.

We’re Looking for You:

Want to help save the planet? Through the efforts of The Nature Conservancy over 61,000 acres in New Jersey have been preserved for people and nature. From the mountains to the sea, the New Jersey Chapter is dedicated to conserving the natural resources that make New Jersey unique. Relationship building, project coordination, business writing, and creativity are key in this role.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Experience with databases and spreadsheet software.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience working across teams.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices of relevant field.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze information for the purpose of coordinating and planning activities, and solving problems.
• Ability to use existing technology to achieve desired results.
• Ability to work under pressure and perform repetitive data entry tasks.
• Experience interpreting guidelines to achieve desired results.
• Knowledge of current trends in the specific field.
• Familiarity with CRM systems; Blackbaud experience a plus
• Experience with design programs like Canva, a plus.
• Ability to work under deadlines with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
• Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience are appreciated.

What We Bring:

Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world!The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!