Senior Coordinator, Individual Giving

Conservation International protects nature for the benefit of
humanity. Through science, policy, fieldwork, and finance, we
spotlight and secure the most important places in nature for the
climate, biodiversity, and for people. With offices in 30 countries
and projects in more than 100 countries, Conservation International
partners with governments, companies, civil society, Indigenous
peoples, and local communities to help people and nature thrive
together.

POSITION SUMMARY – This position is based in Arlington,
VA 

The Senior Coordinator, Individual Giving provides holistic
support to the Individual Giving team within CI’s Development
Division and serves on four key fronts: 1) Ensuring smooth and
consistent communications between the major, principal and
leadership giving teams; 2) Provide external support for SVP of
Leadership Gifts, VP of Individual Giving, and Sr. Advisor for
Strategic Gifts; 3) Support donor relations through moves
management process development and project management for key donor
relationships; and 4) Provide general support to the Individual
Giving team. The Senior Coordinator needs to be proactive,
resourceful, and use the highest level of discretion in their
communications. They will need to know how to work across
divisions, skill sets, and geographies to build trust and help
ensure streamlined work.

Reporting to the Vice President of Individual Giving, this is a
crucial position to ensure a collaborative, proactive, and
results-focused Individual Giving team. This job does not manage
staff and does not have the authority to allocate resources or
approve budget expenditures. Duties performed under general
supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Donor Relations

• Schedule external meetings, prepare slide decks, take notes,
  and assist with tracking follow-up items for SVP of Leadership
  Gifts, VP of Individual Giving, and Sr. Advisor of Strategic
  Gifts.
• Provide support for large and small donor cultivation and
  stewardship events (e.g., creating invitation lists, working with
  vendors, designing and producing invitations, managing and
  confirming responses, providing logistical support at the event,
  and executing post-event follow-up).
• Assist with the development and finalization of high-quality
  proposals, concept papers, and reports.
• Support donor stewardship and outreach opportunities around CI
  priority programs.
• Draft thank you notes and other correspondence as needed for
  Leadership Level donors

Individual Giving Team Support

• Support VP, Individual Giving with performance metrics
  (dashboard) management to ensure that they accurately capture
  fundraising activities.
• Work closely with Sr. Managers of Major Gifts and Leadership
  Engagement to ensure smooth and consistent communications and donor
  moves management strategies.
• Support and document moves management plan development and
  provide project management support for key donor
  relationships.
• Ensure that all relevant information about donors and prospects
  within relationship manager portfolios is entered and updated in
  Raiser’s Edge. Support list review process (e.g., mailing lists,
  regional and portfolio giving history).
• May be called on to support or collaborate on ad hoc projects
  and mailings for other teams, such as Sojourns, Major Gifts,
  Special Events, or Annual Giving.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor. All members of the
Development team regularly serve as back-up to colleagues who are
away from the office for short periods of time or on projects with
tight deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This will be a hybrid position, with 3 days based out of the
  Arlington, VA office.
• Typical office environment. Equipment (laptop) and on-the-job
  training will be provided.
• Flexibility in work schedule to accommodate time differences
  with HQ and field programs may be necessary.
• Occasional travel may be required to support relationship
  managers and fundraising efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 2 to 4 years of work experience, ideally on a development or
  nonprofit team.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple processes at a given time.
• Must be organized with strong attention to detail and the
  ability to work independently on assigned projects and within a
  team framework.
• Ability to function well in a multicultural, diverse, and
  fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and basic computer
  operations.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a geographically
  dispersed team and to communicate with staff at offsite
  locations.  This includes comfort with communicating and
  collaborating via phone, MS Teams, Zoom, and other platforms.
• Commitment to advancing the principles of diversity, equity,
  and inclusion and working productively and respectfully across
  various cultural contexts in a complex global organization.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience managing calendars for executives
• Experience with Raiser’s Edge or other fundraising
  database
• A demonstrated passion for and interest in conservation and/or
  human development issues.

To apply for this position please submit a resume and
cover letter.