World Wildlife Fund (WWF), one of the world’s leading conservation organizations, seeks a Development Associate, Annual Giving
Major Function
The Development Associate, Annual Giving will support WWF’s Partners in Conservation and Leadership Partner mid-level donor programs, which includes a hybrid of mass-market communications and managed donor relationships. Reporting to the Director, Annual Giving, the Development Associate will support the team’s comprehensive fundraising and stewardship efforts, including donor correspondence activities frequent donor inquiry routing and resolution, and direct response mail and email communications. This position will be part of a dynamic team of development professionals and manage a stewardship portfolio of donors. The Development Associate will also develop and maintain CRM (Constituent Relationship Management) database processes, assist with budgeting and financial accountability, and will act as a liaison to other teams within the department and the organization. In addition to a passion for WWF’s mission, the position requires exceptional communication, customer service and project management skills, and the ability to interact professionally with donors and other stakeholders.
CRM Database Processes and Data Integrity – 20%: Develops processes and protocols for data management to support team activities, including entry of marketing effort segmentation in collaboration with Lead Specialist, Direct Response, report preparation, and data reconciliation. Maintains accurate/clean donor data records, including contact information and communications preferences, in collaboration with fundraising operations, donor engagement, and research/prospect management teams. Reviews, validates and inputs collected data using established upload procedures. Coordinates with staff to resolve problems as needed. Ensures proper handling of gift documentation for the team. Processes gifts of securities for the organization.
Financial Accountability and Team Support – 15%: Prepares expense reports, reviews, submits and codes invoices, and assists Annual Giving team with travel arrangements for donor meetings and events as necessary. Monitors expense reports for significant or unexpected variances. Prepares mailings, production of documents, reports and other materials. May assign work and coordinate projects performed by part-time and temporary staff. Provides general orientation and training to the team and other colleagues as appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned – 5%.
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 #24060Due to the high volume of applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone
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