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About the Role

The Principal Gifts Coordinator will support the Associate Vice President (AVP) Major & Principal Gifts in cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding prospects and donors. This role emphasizes a donor-centered approach and offers a growth opportunity in the Development profession within a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the AVP to develop deep familiarity with portfolios to engage top donors.
• Draft, edit, and/or proofread talking points for donor meetings, proposals, stewardship reports, and other communications.
• Oversee the project management of proposal and report development, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of materials for donor and prospect meetings and visits.
• Assist with tracking donor relationships, work plans, gift projections, and deliverables.
• Produce individualized acknowledgements and other correspondence for donors, ensuring accuracy and consistency with EDF's style and messaging.
• Help develop fundraising reports to track goals, giving, and fundraising activities.
• Participate in donor strategy sessions.
• Perform administrative tasks including data entry, scheduling, and expense tracking and reporting.
• Undertake other special projects as assigned.
• Participate in advancing EDF organizational effectiveness and culture goals, fostering an inclusive environment aligned with EDF values.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to compose, edit, and expertly proofread correspondence and other documents.
• Exceptional organizational, planning, and administrative skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in writing with clarity and sophistication.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Ability to represent the organization and interface with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and outside vendors.
• Demonstrated self-awareness, cultural competency, and inclusivity.
• Ability to work with colleagues and stakeholders across all cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong ability to actively listen and deftly navigate and manage relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative and creativity.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet research.
• Commitment to the mission of Environmental Defense Fund.

Skills

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Internet research
• Salesforce
• Fundraising databases
• Relational databases
• Project management tools (e.g., Asana)

Location

• San Francisco
• West Coast

Work Type

• Two-year fixed-term
• Possibility of extension

Experience Level

• At least 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience in a fundraising, nonprofit, or academic setting preferred

Education Level

• Associate degree or equivalent in a relevant field
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent may substitute for up to 2 years of relevant experience

Salary/Compensations

• 67,000 - 72,000 USD

Benefits

• Full benefits
• Professional development opportunities

About the Company

• EDF is committed to the success and growth of fundraising and provides a stellar opportunity to learn the trade from top development professionals.
• We offer a strong total rewards package encompassing competitive salary, robust benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with a modern global organization.
• We take into account factors such as candidate experience, skills, training, internal team equity and local norms.

Equal Opportunity

• We encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.