Description
Reports to:
Director of Philanthropy
Position status:
This is a full-time, entry-level position (averaging 40 hours per week).
Location:
211 S. Paterson Street, Madison, Wisconsin*
*This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. A minimum of two days per week at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin office is required. Time at the office may also be required for meetings, retreats, and events.
About the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF):
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin (NRF) helps protect our state’s lands, waters, and wildlife by providing strategic funding, leading conservation partnerships, and connecting all people to nature. NRF invests over $1 million each year into conservation and environmental education and leads several diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts for Wisconsin’s conservation community. NRF also helps people explore the outdoors by coordinating 250+ expert-led Field Trips each year to Wisconsin’s most special places and hosts The Great Wisconsin Birdathon, the state’s largest fundraiser for bird conservation. NRF is based in Madison, Wisconsin around four lakes and the ancestral home of the Ho Chunk Nation. The Fox (Meskwaki) and Sauk tribes also lived in the area. We strive to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive conservation organization.
Diversity Statement:
We believe diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation at the Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin. We value the contributions of every person and respect the ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinions enrich our work and communities. We believe excellence is promoted through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Position Description:
The NRF Donor Relations Coordinator will help promote increased awareness, affinity, and philanthropic support for the NRF through engaging events and activities that promote a culture of gratitude and continued donor engagement. This position will primarily assist the development team with donor stewardship. In addition, the incumbent will execute the planning, design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of NRF events including the Natural Resources Foundation Great Wisconsin Birdathon. This position works closely with the communications, conservation programs, and finance departments. For complete details please see: https://www.wisconservation.org/employment/
How to Apply:
A complete application requires:
Cover letter which speaks to how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Resume.
Three professional references.
Please combine the requirements above into one PDF. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Requirements
Skills and Abilities:
Integrity and respect for donor confidentiality.
Exceptional customer service skills with the desire to engage with donors.
Ability to anticipate challenges with a solution-oriented attitude and approach.
Highly organized and meticulous with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Friendly written and interpersonal communication style.
Willingness to travel, up to three hours one-way, a couple times per year.
Ability to work independently.
Minimum Qualifications:
A minimum of one-year event coordination experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and with social media platforms.
Comfortable engaging with donors via phone and face-to-face.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiar with fundraising approaches.
Organized and goal oriented.
Ability to think strategically about ways to gather support for NRF and its programs.
Experience with individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising campaigns.
Familiarity with CRM (database) program for organizing donor information.
Mission driven, energetic, collaborative attitude.
