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Development Coordinator

USA The Nature Conservancy
Arlington, VA
What We Can Achieve Together:

The Development Coordinator will support fundraising strategy and operations for the US Wealth Markets team, with a focus on data management, reporting, complex calendaring, and process coordination. This role will also provide parallel operational and data support for the Natural Partner Program, ensuring consistency in reporting, systems use, and workflow execution across both areas. The Coordinator partners closely with the Associate Director of Development Operations and cross-functional teams, serving as a resource to fundraisers by ensuring accurate data, actionable reporting, and consistent systems that inform strategic decision-making.

The Coordinator will manage and maintain donor and prospect data within TNC's CRM system (BBCRM), pull and analyze reports, and track portfolio activity and performance. They will support fundraiser strategies by maintaining prospect pipelines, preparing materials for strategy discussions, and coordinating and managing complex scheduling across fundraisers, leadership, and external stakeholders to support donor engagement and internal planning. The Coordinator will ensure data integrity to guide engagement plans and decision-making. This role will also support the development, documentation, and refinement of processes and workflows, improving efficiency and consistency across the team. The Coordinator applies established processes and practices to improve team effectiveness and ensure smooth operations.

Using tools such BBCRM, the Coordinator will produce reports, monitor progress on key fundraising metrics, and provide data-driven insights. The position involves regular collaboration with internal teams to troubleshoot system questions, reinforce best practices, and support implementation of operational improvements. Administrative support and special project work will be included as needed.

We're Looking for You:

We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive colleague who is excited to support a fast-paced fundraising team advancing The Nature Conservancy's mission. In this role, you will operate at the center of the US Wealth Market fundraising team-coordinating workflows, managing data, and ensuring fundraisers have the information and tools they need to be effective.

You are someone who thrives on bringing structure to complexity and enjoys working behind the scenes to drive results. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, tracking details across systems, and collaborating with colleagues across teams and geographies. You take pride in producing high-quality work, maintaining strong data integrity, and anticipating next steps. This is a strong fit if you:
  • Enjoy coordinating projects, timelines, and communications across stakeholders
  • Are skilled at managing and organizing data, systems, and processes
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of colleagues
  • Take initiative, solve problems, and follow through on details
  • Are motivated by contributing to mission-driven work and collective impact
In return, you'll join a collaborative and high-performing team working to unlock philanthropic support for critical conservation priorities. This is an opportunity to grow your skills in fundraising operations, gain exposure to global development strategy, and contribute meaningfully to work that benefits people and nature.

What You'll Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree and 1-year experience or equivalent combination.
  • Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.
  • Experience managing diverse activities to meet deadlines.
  • Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.
Desired Qualifications:
  • Multi-lingual skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Ability to analyze information for the purpose of preparing reports, coordinating efforts and solving problems.
  • Ability to apply research skills.
  • Ability to write and edit written materials for use with donor solicitations, member communications, and special events.
  • Experience, coursework, or other training in fundraising principles & practices.
  • Experience working with databases, including managing and tracking data.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Salary Information:

The starting pay range for a candidate selected for this position is generally within the range of $26.89 - $39.47 per hour. This range only applies to candidates whose country of employment is the USA. Where a successful candidate's actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including, for example, the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. Please note countries outside the USA would have a different pay range in the local currency based on the local labor market, and not tied to USA pay or ranges. Your geographic location will be confirmed during the recruitment.

Who We Are:

The Nature Conservancy's mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We're rooted in our mission and guided by our values, which include respect for all people, communities, and cultures. Whether it's career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there's many reasons to love life inside TNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. In addition to the requirements in our job postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job and consider each applicant's unique experience. Please apply - we'd love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, "you'll join for the mission, and stay for the people."

What We Bring:

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our Benefits and Perks here.

We're proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

Our recruiting process includes a rolling interview process to ensure we engage applicants in a timely manner. This means we may review applications in the order in which they are received. Once a strong candidate pool is identified, the role will be unposted. The timeline may vary depending on the expressed interest in the role, so we highly encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Employees must submit their application by logging into Workday and applying via the Jobs Hub.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization is a priority, and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process.

Do you have military experience? Visit our U.S. Military Skills Translator to match your military experience with our current job openings!

TNC is committed to offering accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please send a note to [email protected] with Request for Accommodation in the subject line.
Posted 2026-06-13

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