Development Coordinator, Western Region - 24006

Overview

World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Development Coordinator, Western Region

Major Function

The Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting WWF’s philanthropy program in the western region by supporting regional fundraising efforts, assisting in event planning, managing a regional office in downtown San Francisco, and acting as liaison to the development department at WWF’s Washington DC headquarters. This coordinator will be part of a dynamic team of 4-6 development professionals in the nine-state western region. In addition to a passion for WWF’s mission, the position requires an entrepreneurial spirit, exceptional communication, customer service and project management skills and the ability to interact professionally with major donors and others. 

Responsibilities

• Support regional fundraising team in the identification, cultivation and solicitation of donors capable of making significant gifts to WWF. Help track donor activities in CRM and prepare donor reports. 

• Provide administrative support including making travel arrangements as needed and preparing expense reports. Track budget items, review bills and invoices, review financial reports. 

• Manage the day-to-day responsibilities for San Francisco office including tenant management, telecommunications, general maintenance/repairs, equipment, office supplies, and general office duties. Serve as central point of contact for phone calls and requests from donors and general public.  

• In close coordination with WWF’s events management team in Washington DC, help plan and implement special donor events in the Western Region. 

• Coordinate production of bi-monthly WWF out West e-newsletter, in coordination with Donor Communications team. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience in a professional office environment.
• Ability to work well independently and with a team.  
• “Can-do” attitude with ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and adjust to changing situations and priorities.  
• Confidence and professionalism to work successfully with donors, Board and National Council members and the public. 
• Strong project management skills; Strongly detail oriented 
• Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to proof and edit documents. 
• Experience performing basic IT troubleshooting and related activities. 
• Ease in using a variety of office software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 360. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Experience using a CRM system 
• Occasional evening and weekend work required. Occasional travel within Western Region and to Washington DC headquarters. 
• Committed to building and strengthening a culture of inclusion within and across teams.
• Identifies and aligns with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration:
  • Demonstrates courage by speaking up even when it is difficult, or unpopular.
  • Builds trust with colleagues by acting with integrity, owning mistakes, and holding oneself accountable.
  • Welcomes other points of view and ideas, recognizing and embracing different and contrary perspectives with kindness, curiosity, and encouragement.
  • Makes conscious efforts to promote cooperative practices, behaviors, and ways of working across many groups and individuals.

Minumum of 2 times a week in the San Francisco Bay office. Felxibility is required. 

WWF is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace and requires all US-based staff to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.  WWF will consider requests for accommodation from the vaccine requirement based on disability, medical contraindication, sincerely held religious belief, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.  

To Apply:

• Submit cover letter and resume through our Careers Page,  Requisition #24006
• Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone

As an EOE/AA employer, WWF will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status. WWF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes diverse candidates to apply.