Fundraising Data & Donor Relations Coordinator

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor database management and donor relations within the Development and External Relations team. The role reports to the Major Gift Officer and works to build donor support for the Conservancy’s parks and programs.

The candidate will manage Raiser's Edge data, assist with gifts processing, reporting and donor communications, and help organize events and development activities for ongoing stewardship

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree.
• A minimum of 1-3 years working in a development office (annual fund experience a plus).
• Outstanding skills in Raiser's Edge and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A variety of development and event experience including gifts processing, donor prospecting, small and large scale events and donor relations.
• Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong follow-through.
• A strong ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize and reprioritize.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage Raiser's Edge database, including data integrity and gift records.
• Process gifts and pledges across forms and channels.
• Prepare gift acknowledgments and tribute cards.
• Generate reports for staff and leadership.
• Coordinate pledge reminders and donor communications.
• Collaborate with vendors to ensure stock gifts are processed correctly.
• Serve as first point of contact for donor questions.
• Support donor engagement at events and programs.
• Assist in Development Committee and Board meeting preparations.
• Provide staff support for major fundraising events.

Skills

Donor relations

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Discretion

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is seeking a Development Coordinator to support fundraising, donor database management and donor relations within the Development and External Relations team. The role reports to the Major Gift Officer and works to build donor support for the Conservancy’s parks and programs.

The candidate will manage Raiser's Edge data, assist with gifts processing, reporting and donor communications, and help organize events and development activities for ongoing stewardship