Philanthropic Coordinator

This position works in collaboration with the senior
philanthropic advisor, as well as internal and external partners,
to ensure all facets of Convergent Research’s fundraising efforts
are operating administratively at a high level of accuracy and
coordinated efficiency. Opportunity to play a key support role in
executing sophisticated fundraising strategies; significant
occasion to learn and grow in a positive, fast-paced, hands-on
environment. 

You are (skills):

Eager to learn.
You’re intellectually curious and enjoy the opportunity to learn
new things and solve problems.
Team player. You
enjoy working with colleagues to brainstorm, execute quickly, and
create results.
Effective
communicator. You’re an active listener and a good writer
who can communicate with internal and external stakeholders in a
friendly, direct, and professional manner. 
Highly organized and good
with data. You can prioritize tasks and like keeping data
and documents up-to-date, organized, and easy to access. You notice
the little things. When something is missing, out-of-place, or
incorrect, you make sure it gets addressed before it becomes a
problem.
Tech-savvy. You’re
excited by the prospect of helping us figure out how to leverage
our new CRM system for maximum productivity. (Blackbaud Raiser’s
Edge NXT experience is a plus.)
Persistent. You
speak up if you think you have information that is important and
you’re always happy to send follow up emails or jump on a quick
call to push something forward that’s stuck. But you do this with a
high EQ and always strive to maintain solid interpersonal
relationships.
A great juggler.
Startups move at a fast-pace and you are able to change priorities
and handle multiple tasks at once with minimal oversight.

 You will (duties):

Manage and maintain both our
grant/gift reporting and funder stewardship calendars, updating
grant reporting requirements when necessary and strategizing and
managing funder stewardship engagement opportunities.
Assist in the planning, organizing,
and execution of stewardship activities (Zoom meetings; lab visits;
1:1 calls; end-of-year funder email updates; etc.).
Ensure all FRO-based marketing and
communication materials used for funder engagement are up-to-date
and organized for easy access by all fundraising teammates. (This
means working across stakeholders and FRO leaders to assist in the
creation of new materials when necessary.)
Help maintain the CRM system and
ensure data accuracy and integrity; enter prospect and funder data,
when required, including meeting notes, future tasks, gift
receipts, and gift acknowledgments.
Create a robust and evergreen process
for researching and discovering new funding prospects, both
individuals and foundations.
Regularly handle highly confidential
materials in a discrete and professional manner and participate in
conversations that require high independent judgment and
discretion.
Be a keen observer of our internal
processes and enthusiastically seek new ways to contribute
operationally and suggest improvements.
Attend quarterly team meetings. Our
team meets on-site for a week once every three months to set goals,
collaborate, and participate in fun team building activities.

In three months you will:

Have integrated into the Convergent
Research team and be the administrative backbone of the
organization’s fundraising efforts, keeping all trains running on
time and ensuring funder data, and FRO materials, is up-to-date,
organized, and accessible. 

We offer:

An opportunity to make an impact and
work with some of the smartest and the most talented experts from
different fields.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision
insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.
Generous time off + paid
holidays.
Wellness allowance for fitness and
wellness activities.
Support for remote work.
Frequent opportunities to spend time
with colleagues in person.

Application Requirements:

A cover letter is required with your
application. In your cover letter, please include an answer to one
of the two following questions. Please do not answer both
questions; your answer should not exceed 150 words. 

What techniques have you learned or
discovered that make your job easier, or make you more
productive?
What roles do your manager and team
play in your motivation at work? 

Convergent Research Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity
employer that proudly pursues and hires a diverse workforce. We do
not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race,
color, religion or religious belief, ethnic or national origin,
nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation,
disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other basis
protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws or prohibited
by Company policy. We strive for a healthy and safe workplace and
strictly prohibit harassment of any kind.