Full-Time Development Coordinator
Job Description
Background:
Alaska Wilderness League is the only national conservation group devoted full-time to protecting Alaska’s public lands and waters including America’s Arctic and the Tongass National Forest. We are committed to promoting a narrative that elevates a broad spectrum of voices and values related to protecting public lands, including providing for a safer climate future; supporting the human rights of Indigenous peoples; advocating for the right to clean, thriving and healthy land, water and wildlife for all; and serving as a source of hope and inspiration for the country. We are also committed to promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace by deepening our understanding of the history of federal lands and waters in our country, by reimagining conservation as a tool for justice, and by advancing diversity and inclusion in the environmental community by transforming our hiring and recruitment practices for both staff and board. You can learn more about Alaska Wilderness League’s mission, vision, approach and commitment to justice here.
Primary Role:
The Development Associate plays a critical role in the League’s day-to-day fundraising operations, working to assist in all areas of giving (Major Donors, Annual Fund, Monthly Giving, Corporate and Foundations). The position works with all members of the development department to make sure Alaska Wilderness League has the funds to conduct its efforts to protect wild Alaska. The Development Associate reports to the League’s Director of Member Engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
• Database and Gift Management:
o Updating donor records, logging donations, and maintaining data integrity in the League’s CRM (EveryAction);
o Fulfilling data requests as needed;
o Working with the League’s finance team to ensure donations across channels (e.g. mail, online, direct deposit, etc.) are recorded accurately;
o Creating emails, online donation and advocacy forms as needed, working with Database Manager to ensure tracking systems are in place;
o Managing the League’s donor acknowledgment processes;
o Supporting the Executive Director in their donor outreach.
• Individual Donor Engagement:
o Completing stewardship and solicitation calls as needed;
o Helping with the creation of the League’s annual report;
o Supporting the creation and editing of solicitation letters and newsletter articles
o Responding to donor and activist inquiries via phone and email;
o Enhancing monthly donor retention through personal follow ups via phone, letter and email;
o Refreshing website pages with relevant information as needed;
o Working with the development team to generate social media content that advances the department’s goals;
o Updating League profiles on charity rating sites (including Charity Navigator);
o Assisting with virtual and in-person events as needed.
• Administrative:
o Notetaking during regular team meetings;
o Managing deadlines and files for Foundations and Corporate Giving
o Handling office and mailing needs for development team (e.g. mailing donor thank you packages, managing inventory of printed materials);
o Assisting with department expense reports;
o Participating in acquisition and distribution of premiums for members;
o Other duties, as they arise
Ideal candidates will have:
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail, accuracy and
timeliness
• Excitement to join a team of development professionals who are eager to test out
new ideas and increase their fundraising goals each year
• Experience in, or at least an eagerness to learn to work in a database
• Strong communication skills – spoken and in writing
• A willingness to pitch in
• An interest in furthering the mission of Alaska Wilderness League
• An ability to adhere to a code of ethics and maintain confidentiality of privileged
information
The strongest candidates will also have some of the following skills and experience:
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word
• Background in working with relational databases, a.k.a. CRM software (EveryAction,
Raiser’s Edge, Salsa, Salesforce, etc)
• One to two years of professional work experience;
• An Associate or Bachelor’s degree is helpful, though not required
Alaska Wilderness League is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Alaska Wilderness League is continually seeking to diversify its staff, particularly to broaden opportunities for individuals from demographic groups that are historically underrepresented in environmental advocacy.
Location & Travel
This position is located in Washington DC, with the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.
Some travel will be expected (approximately 1-2 times per year).
Compensation & Benefits
The annual salary for this role starts at $52k and can increase based on the candidate’s level of experience. In addition, Alaska Wilderness League offers an outstanding benefits package to include:
• Generous health insurance for individuals and competitive rates for
families/dependents;
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical, childcare or elder care expenses;
• Life Insurance, Short-Long Term Disability;
• 3% contribution of employee salary to a 401K Retirement Plan;
• 24 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for employees with less than 5 years of employment;
• 29 days for employees with 5+ years of employment;
• 12 Paid Holidays and Birthday leave;
• Parental Leave;
• Communication Stipend for business-related mobile expenses;
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter which includes responses to the two questions below, and resume to [email protected]. This position is open until filled. Priority will be given to those who apply by March 15th, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Applications will be screened against the criteria listed in this profile and applicants will be contacted after the 15th if qualifications match position requirements.
If selected for this position, a background check will be conducted.
All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. If you have any questions about the opportunity, please feel free to email [email protected]
QUESTIONS:
1. Why are you excited about the opportunity to join Alaska Wilderness League's team?
2. What about the development coordinator position makes you want to apply?
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