Philanthropy Coordinator

Job DetailsLevel ExperiencedJob Location 1150 CONNECTICUT NW AVE –
WASHINGTON, DCRemote Type HybridPosition Type Full TimeSalary Range
$60,000.00 – $65,000.00 Salary/yearDescription

Who We Are

American Farmland Trust is the only national organization that
takes a holistic approach to agriculture, focusing on the land
itself, the agricultural practices used on that land, and the
farmers and ranchers who do the work. Since our founding in 1980,
AFT has helped permanently protect over 6.5 million acres of
agricultural lands, advanced environmentally-sound farming
practices on millions of additional acres and helped thousands of
farm families make a go of it (primarily through programs that
increase farm viability and/or enhance farmland access). Long a
pioneering leader, AFT is now riding a new wave of growth, driven
by agriculture’s most pressing needs and opportunities.

We believe diversity drives innovation. We are inclusive. We
embrace differences. We recognize and respect the fundamental value
and dignity of all our employees. We celebrate the unique
traditions, heritages, and experiences our employees bring to the
workplace. We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive
culture that promotes and values diversity, and where everyone
feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
AFT’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice statement can be
found here.

The Position

The Philanthropy Coordinator provides support to AFT’s team of
regionally based Philanthropy Officers (7-person team) and reports
to the Director of Development. The Coordinator plays an integral
role in strengthening AFT’s overall donor stewardship program and
assisting the team in delivering thoughtful strategy and ideas that
create a vibrant, healthy, gracious culture of giving.

This person will be a behind the scenes expert of administrative
tasks and systems that keep the team going strong. The Coordinator
will oversee donor acknowledgement letters and other important
mailings throughout the year. They will routinely handle database
and SharePoint organization, complete expense reporting for the
team using Concur, assist with event planning and logistics; and
support an effective onboarding process for frontline
fundraisers.

Responsibilities

As an integral part of the AFT Individual Giving team, the
Philanthropy Coordinator assists the Director of Development in
day-to-day operations for the team and executing special
assignments, as well as:

• Provide support in the gift processing, acknowledgement, and
  reconciliation areas.
• Manage team mailings including mail merges, list building and
  production.
• Manage simple record updates (address change, deceased, phone
  & email adds/edits).
• Run the data hygiene services available with AFT’s Blackbaud
  subscription.
• Manage central donor stewardship efforts (mailings, reports,
  and other communications).
• Complete bulk data uploads to properly capture all outbound
  prospecting stewardship and activity.
• Provide administrative support to the broader Individual Giving
  team including preparing visit materials for donors; ensuring
  proper donor visit follow-up materials are available/sent; and/or
  preparing written correspondence.
• Assist the Individual Giving team in ensuring that all
  contacts, cultivation steps, and other information is added to the
  Raiser’s Edge database.
• Have excellent customer service skills and communicate with AFT
  donors and prospects in a comfortable and professional manner.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new Individual Giving
  staff, including scheduling introductions, preparing equipment,
  etc.
• Manage library of fundraising materials and help develop and
  deploy new collateral as needed by the Philanthropy Team.
• At times, handle internal meeting logistics (create
  registration pages, track RSVPs) including serving as the Teams
  meetings host, and development calendar lead.

Qualifications

• Must be based in the DC area; hybrid role requiring 2-days
  per week in office.
• At least 2-4 years of administrative (development,
  communications, environmental non-profit experience a plus).
• Strong computer skills; willing to learn specialized software,
  experience with CRM.
• Innovative self-starter, creative thinker, demonstrated
  initiative, able to work independently, confident decision maker
  with a positive attitude.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service
  skills.
• Strong creative writing skills, familiarity with graphic design
  programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, as
  well as technical knowledge of digital fundraising practices and
  techniques to assist with marketing materials and the creation of
  other development communications tools.
• Excellent proof-reading skills and knowledge of grammar.
• Team player and ability to work collaboratively with staff at
  all levels.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, stay organized and follow
  through independently.
• Flexibility to adapting work capacity to the needs of the
  Individual Giving Team
• Have sound judgment in maintaining confidentiality of donor
  information.

Compensation

The salary range is from $60,000 to 65,000. Salary is based upon
experience.

American Farmland Trust offers a full benefits package for
full time employees:

• Insurance coverage begins the 1st of the month following the
  date of hire.
• Medical & Prescription Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability
  (LTD)
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Healthcare & Dependent
  Care
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) with 10% match after six months of employment
• Sick Leave: Regular full-time employees accrue 3.5 hours per
  pay period (13 “sick days” per year).
• Vacation Leave: Accrue 15 days during the first year increasing
  by one day per year to 20 days per year maximum.
• Holidays: AFT observes eleven fixed holidays during the year
  (all offices closed) plus a choice of up to three (depending on
  hiring month) floating holidays.

Why you should apply:

• Be a part of a purpose-driven, committed, knowledgeable,
  high-performing, experienced and fun team
• A diverse and inclusive work environment
• A cause and mission you can be proud of
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Remote work opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

Timeline

Applications must include a resume AND cover letter to be
considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is
filled.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, expression or identity,
national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to
federal law requirements, American Farmland Trust complies with
applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in
employment in every location in which we have facilities. This
policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including
recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff,
recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and
training.

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