Senior Campaign Coordinator

Organization Summary

As the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan philanthropic partner of the National Park Service, Trust for the National Mall brings expertise, private funding and in-kind support to time-sensitive restoration and sustainability projects, mobilizes volunteers, and provides educational opportunities to ensure that the National Mall endures and evolves as a vibrant space for all. With over 36 million visits annually to the National Mall, combined with aging infrastructure and the need for better visitor amenities throughout the park, the Trust is helping the National Park Service tackle the more than $800 million needed for critical repairs and improvements.

The Trust is at an exciting time in our history as we gear up for the nation's 250th anniversary. We are a small but growing team and a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time off policies.

Brief Position Summary

The Senior Campaign Coordinator's primary role is to provide campaign organization and management support to the Philanthropy Team and Trust Leadership Team. Additional duties could include general support for the Philanthropy Team in achieving the Trust's fundraising goals. Supervisory responsibilities are limited to interns and other temporary workers.

Starting Salary is $65,000

Responsibilities

Campaign Project Management (50%)

• Manage campaign volunteer leadership (Co-Chair and Cabinet) with the CEO and VP of Philanthropy
  • Track recruitment pipeline
  • Track regular prospect strategy meetings with senior volunteer leaders (e.g. members of TNM Board of Directors)
  • Set and execute on volunteer leader engagement strategy
• Assist with management of the principal gift pipeline ($1M+)
  • Manage activity, material development (such as proposals), meeting preparation, and follow-up
  • Manage the CEO's portfolio of principal gift prospects
• Develop donor briefings for meetings with prospective donors in collaboration with the Prospect Development Manager

Leadership Support (40%)

• Support the VP of Philanthropy on the management of the Development Committees, with the CEO and COO
• Support the VP of Philanthropy in liaising with the Board of Directors for fundraising/campaign related initiatives, with the CEO and COO
• Ensure action items are followed through by closely collaborating with Trust leadership on moves management of development prospects
• Draft/write communications on behalf of the CEO, VP of Philanthropy and other senior leadership as needed for any/all follow-ups with donors

Team Building (10%):

• Actively participate in building organizational and team culture aligned with the Trust's values
• Model collaboration and teamwork by performing other duties as assigned and/or approved.

Key Skills

• Database management software experience - Salesforce preferred.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools is required, with an emphasis on Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• A commitment to integrity and professional ethics in working with confidential, sensitive information.
• Passion for and commitment to the Trust's mission and values.
• Integrates friendliness and courtesy into all aspects of work.
• Participate in building a culture of philanthropy with the organization, Philanthropy Team and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and acute attention to detail for optimal project management.
• Proactive collaboration and ability to anticipate needs.
• Assertive/confident in executive spaces, with strong follow-through to help manage executive leadership
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including versatile writing skills.

Education

• Bachelor's degree is preferred; the appropriate level of education may vary depending on the extent and relevancy of professional experience.

Experience

• At least 3-5 years of relevant professional experience
• Some prior experience in a non-profit campaign/fundraising environment, required.

Application Instructions

• Please submit a cover letter with your resume.
• If you don't meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role's requirements.
• We welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to be considered for employment at the Trust by emailing information@nationalmall.org.
• Applications for this position will close after four weeks or once 100 applications are received, whichever comes first.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.