Foundation Relations Coordinator

Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc; Falmouth (KY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc in Falmouth, MA, invites applicants for a Development Coordinator in Foundation Relations. This full-time, exempt role supports the Senior Director of Institutional Partnerships and Manager of Institutional Partnerships with foundation and corporate fundraising, database management in Raiser's Edge, and grant reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in fundraising or project organization, proficiency with RE/InfoEd, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Research foundations, corporations, and individuals for Woodwell Climate Foundation Relationships projects.
• Assist with developing strategies for foundations and corporations with SDIP.
• Help prepare LOIs and full proposals to foundations and corporations as requested.
• Lead the corporate philanthropy implementation and related processes and planning.
• Enter foundation information into Raiser's Edge, update records and track proposals and communications.
• Coordinate with Sponsored Research Office and Finance on administrative tasks and new systems.
• Support the Fund for Climate Solutions internal grant award program by reviewing reports and proposals.
• Record grant reporting schedules and remind scientists of deadlines.
• Schedule meetings with PIs and teams for proposal development and tracking.
• Maintain foundation and corporate grant files and assist with donor events.
• Support other departmental needs as approved by supervisor.

Skills

Grant fundraising

Communication

Organization

Data management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Science or relevant field

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

InfoEd

CRM Databases

Google Workspace

MS Office

Job description

Woodwell Climate Research Center Inc in Falmouth, MA, invites applicants for a Development Coordinator in Foundation Relations. This full-time, exempt role supports the Senior Director of Institutional Partnerships and Manager of Institutional Partnerships with foundation and corporate fundraising, database management in Raiser's Edge, and grant reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in fundraising or project organization, proficiency with RE/InfoEd, and strong organizational skills.