Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator works on a variety of activities in support of The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts’ fundraising and donor stewardship activities. They work with colleagues across the organization to ensure gifts and pledges are accurately recorded to reflect donor intent and promptly acknowledged. They support out the door fundraisers with navigating gift receipting processes and thanking donors. The Development Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all gifts have documentation and records are managed for security and within retention guidelines. They are responsible for updating electronic donor records in Conservancy’s CRM database and will extract reports and provide gift information to staff. They facilitate a quarterly review of donor pledges in partnership with the finance manager. They support fundraising staff with an internal corporate registry process. They also provide support to conservation and policy staff to track public funds. They also provide general membership assistance along with other tasks, as needed.

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in project and data management. Come join TNC and apply today!

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for gift, pledges and other revenue processing for Massachusetts ensuring accuracy and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures and FASB guidelines. Responsible for adjustments related to gift and pledge processing. They oversee local depositing processes.
• Responsible for pledge tracking, reporting and management of reminder systems. They co-manage a quarterly review of pledges with finance.
• Supports fundraising staff to provide timely acknowledgment of donor gifts.
• Manages gift records in digital and paper form, ensuring records security procedures and retention guidelines are met.
• Coordinates entry into TNC’s Corporate Registry supporting fundraisers with registering corporate solicitations and gifts.
• Manages the public funding pipeline for Massachusetts working with policy and conservation staff to manage bi-annual reviews and data entry.
• Assist the Finance Manager, conservation staff and fundraising staff in gift related communications, tracking, reporting and research to support donor stewardship. May include helping create budgets, assisting with due diligence and troubleshooting.
• Works with the Finance Manager to ensure an internal audit with no findings for development.
• Handles local member inquiries related to development. Works with membership program at headquarters to solve problems.
• Participates in local and organizational-wide teams according to role, learning and professional development plans.
• Assists with other departmental projects, as assigned.

• Make day-to-day decisions within the scope of work assignments and prioritize work independently. Coordinate projects with several variables, work within a defined timeline.
• Identify routine problems and utilize existing resources for resolution, referring difficult questions and problems to supervisor.
• Ensure compliance with TNC’s policies and procedures, and external (donor/legal/IRS) requirements are met.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in handling confidential information.
• Does not supervise any staff, but may supervise volunteers, interns, or temporary staff.
• Financial responsibility includes working within a budget, processing invoices and transfers, and contracting with vendors.
• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Travel and work flexible hours.

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience building relationships with staff, customers or similar.
• Experience in data entry in a database or equivalent.
• Experience generating reports and interpreting data.
• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
• Experience working across teams collaboratively.
• Strong organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Experience, coursework, or other training in principles and practices in not-for-profit revenue management.
• Experience managing multiple projects at once, completing deadlines, and ownership of work.

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $65,160 – $78,120. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are :

The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor .

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant’s unique experience. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and stay for the people.”

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

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TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to applyhelp@tnc.org with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.