BACKGROUND ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY PROJECT
The Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) is America’s environmental watchdog. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting public health and our natural world by holding polluters and government agencies accountable under the law. We advocate for tough but fair environmental standards and empower communities fighting for clean air and water.
Our team of lawyers, analysts, and engineers provide support to communities fighting David vs. Goliath battles against some of the biggest polluters in the U.S. We sue not only corporations that don’t follow the law, but also federal and state agencies when they fail to do their jobs protecting the environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As the Development Coordinator at the Environmental Integrity Project (EIP), you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organization's mission of protecting public health and the environment. Your primary responsibility will be to coordinate and execute fundraising and development efforts to secure and maintain financial resources for EIP's programs.
The Development Coordinator is a key member of the development team, playing a vital role in the planning and implementation of EIP’s philanthropic efforts and contributing significantly to EIP’s growth and sustainability. You will be responsible for coordinating a wide range of development activities, including grant proposal writing and management, individual donor identification and cultivation, and prospecting and outreach for fundraising from foundations. You will work in close collaboration with the Director of Operations and Development, senior leadership, and program teams to ensure the success of fundraising initiatives and directly support EIP's ability to achieve its mission.
The Development Coordinator reports to the Director of Operations and Development. The position will require on-site work in our Washington, DC office at least 3 days per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Grants Management
- Prospects Research & Identification
- Identify and evaluate potential foundation donors and grant opportunities that align with EIP’s mission, strategic goals, and programs.
- Work with other EIP staff to collect and communicate data, narratives, and other materials required for outreach, proposals and reporting.
Coordination
Maintain a comprehensive grants calendar for tracking deadlines, report submissions, and renewal opportunitiesCoordinate inputs from EIP program staff, leadership, and finance teams by developing and sending weekly grant deadline reports, ensuring that program managers have appropriate proposal and report templates, and providing ample notice to meet grant report and proposal deadlines.Maintain comprehensive grant files, including applications, contracts, reports, and correspondence.Grant proposals & reportingWorking in partnership with program staff and EIP leadership, prepare grant proposals and ensure alignment with funder guidelines.Monitor all active grants to ensure compliance with reporting guidelines and donor requirements.Working in partnership with program staff and EIP leadership, prepare and submit grant reports, coordinating inputs to report narratives and financial reports.Complete final proofreading and formatting of grant reports, donor communications, and proposals to ensure quality meets EIP organizational standards and brand guidelines.Individual Donor Prospects & Management
Manage fundraising database, maintain accurate mailing lists, and produce standard fundraising reports.Substantially contribute to the development of annual and quarterly fundraising plans and strategies for donor outreach, retention, and growth; help track progress against goals and milestones.Help achieve annual activity and outcome goals, including set number of donor outreach efforts, major giving outreach, new donors, and dollars raised.Conduct prospect research and plans to identify, cultivate and solicit individual and foundations prospects capable of investing in EIP’s work.Prepare, send, and track regular fundraising appeals and donor outreachEngage and support Board Members, EIP leadership team members, and EIP program staff when appropriate in developing and stewarding donor relationships.Keep detailed records of the strategies, steps, and progress of each relationship using the donor database.Maintain the highest quality of standards to ensure positive relationships with past, current and potential donors.Systems and Organizational Support
Take responsibility for all aspects of gift receipt and management, including receiving, depositing, and documenting contributions and grants, issuing timely acknowledgements, and tracking donor contributions and grant income.Stay informed about trends in nonprofit funding, grant management practices, and compliance regulations; support leadership with updates and recommendations regarding fundraising, grant compliance and performance.Provide guidance to staff on using the donor CRM and other grants tools.Track and renew state charitable registrations.Plan occasional fundraising, organizational, and outreach events.Provide further development and administrative support as needed.Crosscutting
Uphold EIP’s core values of respect, inclusion and integrity by helping to build an environment of accountability and learning, keeping work commitments, respecting colleagues’ time, listening to diverse perspectives, and participating in regular feedback and performance reviews.Adhere to EIP performance standards for the Operations & Development team and organization-wide communications guidelines.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a field related to nonprofit management, environmental studies, business administration, etc.At least three years of experience in grant writing and management, non-profit development and fundraising or a relevant field.Skills & Abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint), Adobe Suite and nonprofit CRM software.Ability to craft coherent, organized, and compelling proposals, reports, and other outreach materials and to distill complex topics into language that is accessible.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Excellent listening, organization, and critical thinking skills matched with the ability balance multiple high-priority deliverables simultaneouslyExcellent attention to detail and a systems-oriented mindset to ensure accurate data tracking and reporting.Preferred Qualifications :
4-5 years of non-profit fundraising experienceDemonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector, the environment and / or public interest lawDemonstrated success in any or all of the following :donor prospecting, cultivation and stewardshipsfundraising campaign development and implementationdesigning and implementing a major gifts strategygrants identification and proposal writingmanaging a donor pipeline and moving donors through the donor relationship process using wealth research and donor CRM tools; and / orworking with organizational leadership and key program staff to support their fundraising success.Personal Attributes
Commitment to EIP mission, curiosity, a strong willingness to learn and understand EIP programs and fundraising partners, and a capacity for passionate advocacy for environmental protections and environmental justice.Good judgment, professionalism and integrity in handling confidential information and interacting with donors and partnersAbility to foster effective working relationships within a team environment, including the abilities to work independently or with a team and to take and give constructive feedbackExcellent organizational skills, superior attention to details, and excellent time and project management skills.Ability to thrive in a work environment and effectively manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlinesEnthusiastic, flexible team player willing to take initiative, take ownership, and work hard.COMPENSATION
EIP offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. For this position, the salary is $60,000 to $75,000
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EIP is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, EIP is committed to employment practices that ensure that employees and applicants for employment are provided with equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the position.
At EIP, we highly value diversity and strive to create an inclusive workplace culture. We believe in fostering diverse teams and are committed to hiring individuals with a range of backgrounds and skills. Your experience may include paid and unpaid experience or volunteer work that helps build the competencies and knowledge needed for our openings. Even if you don't check every box on the job description, we encourage you to apply if you feel you could contribute to our team and grow with us.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified candidates should send their application materials by email to hr@environmentalintegrity.org with your last name and “Development Coordinator” in the subject line. Applications must include :
Current resumeCover LetterA writing sample that consists of your own work.EIP will begin reviewing applications on a rolling basis on February 20.
After successful interviews, top candidates may be asked to complete a work-related exercise. These candidates will provide at least three professional references.
Final candidates will undergo a background check.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
