The Organization – E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation
The E.O. Wilson Biodiversity Foundation’s (EOWBF’s) mission is to reimagine how we care for our planet. We believe that by enhancing our public understanding of biodiversity, we can foster a culture of stewardship in which people are inspired to conserve and protect the natural world. The Foundation is shaped by the inspiration and guidance of Edward O. Wilson, one of the leading scientists and thought leaders of our time. A two-time Pulitzer Prize winning author and widely renowned biologist, E.O. Wilson is recognized as a visionary environmentalist whose work speaks to the urgent need for broader research and deeper understanding of our biodiverse planet in order to protect key species and avoid unintended destruction of the ecosystems that sustain our lives.
Position Overview
The Development Coordinator will report to the Director of Development Operations and will support the Development team, with emphasis on fundraising operations. This is a hybrid position based out of the American Tobacco Campus office of the Foundation in Durham, NC, with an expectation of 3 or more days a week in the office, with some flexibility as to actual schedule.
We are seeking an individual who has excellent attention to detail, thrives on keeping processes and systems running smoothly, and enjoys close collaboration in support of a high-functioning team. A thorough understanding or capacity to quickly gain advanced knowledge of Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge NXT constituent relationship management system is key, as is the ability to produce donor mailings, both for traditional mailing and electronic appeals, in a professional manner. Experience in non-profit or higher education settings is preferred.
There is an opportunity, based on the aptitude and interest of the successful candidate, to help shape certain aspects of the role, including event support, prospect research, and other areas that are currently under-supported. We are looking for an individual who will embrace the importance of administrative tasks in support of fundraising and enable an excellent donor experience but who may also be interested in developing professionally in new ways.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Serve as primary database manager.
2. Provide production support for fall and spring appeal mailings, both traditional mailings as well as email appeals via Blackbaud.
3. Produce accurate and timely giving and campaign reports.
4. Manage gift processing and donor acknowledgements, from depositing checks to entering gifts in the database, to producing and mailing acknowledgements to fulfilling premiums.
5. Maintain fundraising supplies—e.g. letterhead, giving reply forms, merchandise for premiums.
6. Provide general support as needed to Director of Development Operations, Vice President of Development, Donor Communications Specialist and other staff and volunteer leaders interfacing on development.
7. Provide prospect research support—e.g., monitor Google alerts on key donors and prospects; maintain subscriptions to key outlets for philanthropy news.
8. Support limited suite of special fundraising events.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
● 1-3 years of support experience in a non-profit major gifts fundraising setting
● Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT is strongly preferred.
● Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing and interact professionally with philanthropists and volunteer leadership.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
● Service ethos and desire to make a difference.
● Integrity, a positive and energetic demeanor, and a joyful orientation toward doing good work together as part of a team.
● Ability to travel on occasion.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter by April 19 responding to the experience and qualifications being sought to Raymond Farrow, rfarrow@eowilsonfoundation.org. Refer to Development Coordinator in subject line. Interviews will be held the weeks of April 29 and May 6, with desired start date for position during the second half of May.