Woodwell Climate Research Center · 2 days ago
Fundraising & Campaign Coordinator
Woodwell Climate Research Center is seeking a Fundraising & Campaign Coordinator to join their dynamic fundraising and development team. The Coordinator will provide administrative support to the Vice President of Philanthropy and collaborate with the Development team to support major gift fundraising activities and manage donor communications.
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Responsibilities
Provides high level administrative support to the VP of Philanthropy who leads the Development team, prepare agendas, maintain the calendar, & schedule meetings
Support individual major gift fundraising activities, including data entry in Raiser’s Edge (CRM), tracking & recording moves management progress for gift solicitations, stewardship reporting & supporting events
Create PowerPoint presentations for donor & Board presentations, take notes & meeting minutes as needed, & distribute them to relevant participants
Implementation of the Board Development & Campaign committees
Assist the VP with scheduling, coordination & implementation of the Board Development & Campaign committees, as well as managing logistics for donor meetings & events
Orders supplies, taking notes at team meetings, & assists with planning the annual team retreat
Book travel & accommodations: Book travel for the VP, including air travel, l& transport, & accommodation, as well as communicating those arrangements with a high level of detail & follow-through, & developing travel itineraries in collaboration with the President’s Office
Collaborate & communicate cross-functionally, with donors, colleagues, & team members
Manage Raiser’s Edge database entries; create new records; enter contact reports, donor correspondence, proposal letters, update status of outcomes; enter other communication & strategy notes for individual donors & run queries to help develop targeted lists for regional strategies, event list development in support of the VP
Record stewardship reports, meeting schedules, & collaborate with Woodwell Climate’s scientists when assistance is needed for VP’s donor interactions
Schedule, support, record notes, & track activity for meetings with Woodwell Climate’s Leadership, Principal Investigators (PIs), & other teams for major gift strategy development
Maintain Development files using both Google Drive & an internal server
Assist with preparation & implementation for donor events when needed
Assist with department needs & additional duties as approved by the VP
Qualification
Required
1+ years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Highly organized
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills (interpersonal, written & verbal)
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to build & maintain productive working relationships both internally & externally
Experience within fundraising or project organization (internship experience is applicable)
Tech savvy, proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar)
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Comfortable with new technology, virtual meeting platforms & scheduling systems
Ability to prioritize & manage several projects efficiently
Ability to handle large data sets with accuracy
Excellent ability to multitask, prioritize projects, & work efficiently & independently in a fast-paced environment
A desire to understand how administrative projects connect to broader philanthropic goals & strategy
Ability to tolerate sustained periods of walking, standing, sitting
Ability to lift 25 pounds
Ability to communicate
Ability to kneel, bend, & carry items
Ability to use phone & computers
Repetitive movements
Air, train, vehicle travel to attend meetings/event
Hybrid 3-4 days a week
Preferred
Database experience (Raiser's Edge & Constant Contact strongly preferred)
Company
Woodwell Climate Research Center
Woodwell Climate Research Center advances scientific discovery and solutions to address the world’s climate challenges.
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