Development Coordinator

Organization Overview

Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) builds alliances that advance bold solutions to secure a just and resilient world for people and nature. As both a funder and a grantee, building alliances is at the heart of what we do. We partner with philanthropy, community groups, government, science, and business to promote smart policies and ensure equitable public funding for the environment, climate change resilience, and healthy communities. Across the American West and internationally, we manage complex, multi-year grantmaking programs and fiscally sponsor projects that accelerate change on environmental and equity issues. We believe strategic philanthropy and thoughtful partnerships can achieve enduring, equitable outcomes at scale for land protection, ocean conservation, resilient communities, healthy watersheds, and parks access.

Since RLF’s founding 20+ years ago, we have partnered with philanthropies to protect more than five million acres and generated more than $30 billion in new public funding for land and ocean conservation, equitable outdoor access, and climate resilience. Our work has taught us that conservation does not advance in a bubble. Its success is integrally tied to social equity, community health, economic opportunity, and a strong democracy. To safeguard our achievements to date and help prepare a favorable environment to face the daunting threat of climate change, we helped launch two partner organizations: Fund for a Better Future (FBF) and Shared Ascent Fund (SAF) to work in the intersecting areas of democracy, environment, health, and equity.

We are a core team of approximately 55 people in 10 states, with the majority based in the Sacramento, California region. We also have staff across the country working on more than 25 fiscally sponsored projects that span the globe.

To learn more about Resources Legacy Fund, visit https://resourceslegacyfund.org

Position Summary

The Development Coordinator provides holistic support as a key member of an emerging Development team by managing the fundraising- and development-related components of RLF’s recently launched Salesforce CRM including contacts and list management, gift tracking, revenue reporting and portfolio activity tracking. Working in close collaboration with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) and other RLF staff., this position supports the CDO administratively as well as engaging in and supporting all stages of the donor cycle including qualification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities.  This would include but is not limited to prospect list management, coordinating small fundraising events, proposal development, donor reporting and assisting with other development initiatives.  

This is a remote position, with travel to Sacramento, CA required quarterly. This position may be based in Bozeman, MT to enable occasional in-person meetings with the Chief Development Officer, however all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, and this position may be based anywhere in the US. This position is non-exempt, and its duties are as follows:

• CRM Management
  • Manage fundraising- and development-related data, workflows, and processes in RLF’s Salesforce CRM to maximize database functionality, ensure data integrity, and effectively manage information about donors, donor prospects, and incoming gifts.
  • Create, update, and maintain all donor, prospect, and gift-related data in Salesforce; ensure all relevant information is entered into Salesforce in a timely manner.
  • Help inform development strategies and develop system setup and reporting.
  • Develop and generate customized dashboards, lists, and reports to view and extract relevant data from Salesforce for the CDO, Executive Team, and other staff as needed.
  • Partner with Grants Management staff to track donor proposals and reports in Salesforce.
  • Support the Director of Grants Management and the Director of Operations with other Salesforce CRM-related projects as needed to optimize the system, and tie/track incoming funds to outbound grants and contracts.
• Research
  • Basic donor research and prospecting – identify potential donors, high-net-worth individuals, and institutional funders; oversee list development and management for potential donors.
  • Manage platform for fundraising and conduct other online research.
• Event Coordination
  • Assist with planning small events and co-coordinate Board events with the Board Liaison.
  • Assist with planning field trips and donor tours.
  • Draft correspondence and manage event collateral.
• Donor Stewardship
  • Acknowledge donor contributions as needed.
  • Track donor interactions and engagement activities.
  • Track and manage donor proposals and reports; provide support for these as needed.
• Administrative Support
  • Provide general administrative support to the CDO as requested, which may include the following tasks:
    • Booking travel (flights, hotels, rental cars, etc.)
    • Internal scheduling in coordination with the Executive Assistant
    • Submitting expense reports
  • Schedule donor meetings, draft slide decks/agendas, take notes, and assist with tracking follow-up items.

• Other
• Undertake special projects as assigned.

Every team member who joins RLF is expected to embody RLF values:

• Collaboration – We believe the key to achieving meaningful environmental results and a productive workplace is rooted in humanity—our ability to build effective relationships, listen deeply, respect different perspectives, and elevate new leaders.
• Equity – We value the insight, energy, and innovation of inclusive decision making. Our work seeks to elevate voices and build power within underrepresented communities to help advance a just and equitable future in which leadership reflects the diversity of the world we live in.
• Integrity – We are dedicated to our cause, genuine in our approach, and strive to cultivate a foundation of trust within our organization and with our partners. We believe humility and commitment to ongoing learning keeps us effective in our work.
• Creativity – We embrace a thoughtful, entrepreneurial spirit, seeking innovative ways to solve problems new and old. We are willing to take risks that the times and issues require to achieve lasting results.
• Excellence – We aspire to high standards of quality in everything we do—from internal operations to strategic program implementation. We are attentive to detail and persevere to deliver results on goals we share with funders, partners, and colleagues.

Qualifications

Note: These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 75% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply.  Experience can include paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work and lived experiences that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying gives you the opportunity to be considered.

• 3-5 years’ experience with a nonprofit fundraising team – philanthropy, fundraising, and/or program coordination. Experience working at a public charity grantmaking organization a plus.
• Experience with and strong interest in fundraising systems, databases and/or CRMs required; Salesforce experience strongly preferred.
• Strong project management skills. Ability to follow a project through from beginning to completion.
• Strong organizational skills, sharp attention to detail, and persistence in following through on projects.
• Proven ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks independently; effective management of shifting priorities and time-sensitive projects to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ability to work across a diverse group of staff, donors, and other constituents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.
• Interest in conservation of land, ocean, and water resources, climate change resilience, and conservation funding and policies that benefit all communities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to being part of and building a positive work environment.
• Thrives professionally in an innovative, constantly expanding environment.
• Good judgment and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

RLF is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment free from discrimination, where all team members feel valued, respected, and included. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, whatever their race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, religious or political affiliation, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We know that our work is enriched by the varied voices and perspectives of every staff and board member, so we are committed to making an earnest effort to recruit, welcome, train, develop, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. We believe that a diverse and inclusive culture expands our creative capacity to do our work and achieve greater outcomes for people and the natural world. We invite you to learn more about RLF’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion on our website.

RLF participates in E-Verify, you can review the information here and here.  

Compensation and Benefits

Development Coordinator starting pay is $30 per hour. We have an alternate Fridays off work schedule (employees work 40 hours one week, 32 hours the next week) and offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan with a 5% match, and generous paid time off. RLF also offers a technology allowance, student loan repayment assistance, the Calm app, mental health benefits and approximately 16 paid holidays per year.

To Apply

Please provide a resume and cover letter explaining how your skills fit this position.

Recruitment Schedule:

January 10– Recruitment Launches

January 24 – Application deadline (applications received after this date may still be considered)