Major Gifts Coordinator

Title: Major Gifts Coordinator

Department: Development

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Senior Director of Development Partnerships

Positions Reporting to this Position: None

Location: Washington, DC

Travel Requirements: Up to 5%

Union Position: Yes

Job Classification Level: B

Salary Range (depending on experience): $55,784-$65,439

General Description:

LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.

For more than 50 years, LCV has grown into a potent political force for protecting our planet and everyone who inhabits it. We have built a powerful national movement with 30 state affiliates, and grassroots and community organizing programs across the country.

LCV is hiring a Major Gifts Coordinator to support our major gifts fundraising program. Our fast-paced and dynamic major gifts team is working to engage new and existing five- and six-figure donors in LCV's efforts to fight climate change and protect our environmental safeguards. The Major Gifts Coordinator will help prepare and organize the team so they can reach their fundraising goals. Responsibilities include coordinating internal and external meetings, maintaining a content library of documents and materials that effectively communicate LCV's work to donors, including our work on racial justice and equity, creating and updating reports that track fundraising progress, tailoring donor communications and proposals and updating database records, among other duties. The Major Gifts Coordinator position is critical to supporting a robust fundraising program and an opportunity for someone who wants to learn more about fundraising and nonprofit work.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain an internal content library of program documents and materials to be used in donor visits, proposals, and other donor communications, including materials related to our work on racial justice and equity.
• Create and manage a Major Gifts team calendar that will help the team plan and prepare for year-round cultivation and stewardship opportunities.
• Assist Major Gifts staff with list and portfolio management tasks including creating and pulling donor lists and reports from Salesforce, maintaining donor records, and updating other tracking documents.
• Record and submit financial expenditures, including reimbursements, credit card reconciliation, and travel expenses.
• Contribute to organizational and department efforts to infuse racial justice and equity into all aspects of our work, particularly as it applies to ensuring the major gifts team prioritizes racial justice and equity in all communication with and outreach to donors and prospects.
• Assist with the creation of personalized emails, thank you notes, letters and proposals to donors and prospects.
• Ensure donor portfolio records are current with all necessary and pertinent information, and input contacts and actions into the donor database in a timely manner.
• Assist with signature donor events in the DC area, supporting preparation of materials as well as providing on-site support, as needed. 
• Travel up to 5% for DC-based donor events, staff retreats, meetings, conferences and professional development opportunities, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: Required - Two years of relevant experience working in an administrative position, including experience with scheduling, content organization and external communications; relevant internship experience will be considered. Preferred - Experience working with a non-profit, political organization, or campaign. Experience with Salesforce or a similar database.
• Skills: Highly attentive to details and able to take ownership of routine tasks. Strong written and oral communications skills; excellent skills in word processing, spreadsheets and databases. Extremely well organized; self-starter, critical thinking skills; a sense of teamwork and community; works well in a fast-paced environment; ability to handle multiple tasks and work for several people; plans ahead and can see the big picture. Capable of handling confidential information with the utmost discretion. 
• Cultural Competence: Shares our commitment to  integrating justice and equity into the work we do and ensuring an inclusive organizational culture. Passionate about protecting the environment and communities impacted by climate change and environmental injustice. Preferred - A proven interest in politics and meaningful social change. Committed to environmental protection and LCV’s mission.
• Working Conditions: This job operates in a professional office environment, and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and audiovisual systems. This position is largely sedentary, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. The person in this position frequently communicates with major donors and must be able to exchange accurate information. Applicants need to be located in and legally authorized to work in the United States. LCV requires all employees working from our offices or participating in in-person meetings or events to be fully up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations, subject to reasonable accommodation as required by law.

To Apply: Send cover letter and resume to hr@lcv.org with “Major Gifts Coordinator” in the subject line by October 23, 2022. No phone calls please.

LCV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a racially just, equitable and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected status. LCV is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact hr@lcv.org.

https://www.lcv.org/careers/lcv-job-openings/major-gifts-coordinator/