Individual Giving Coordinator

The Southern Environmental Law Center is seeking an Individual Giving Coordinator in our Charleston, SC or Charlottesville, VA office. This individual will join our Development team and report to our Director of Individual Giving. The Individual Giving Coordinator will coordinate virtual donor engagement efforts, internal communications, and project tracking across the Individual Giving team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized organization that is effectively addressing some of the most pressing and challenging environmental issues throughout the South and the nation.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at translating large volumes of information into clear, actionable steps for optimal cross-team collaboration.

SELC has a hybrid work model that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week. This is a full-time non-exempt position, and employees must reside in our region. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the Director of Individual Giving and the Individual Giving and Events teams by coordinating tasks and timelines related to donor engagement and initiatives.
• Serve as the primary coordinator for digital events, including webinars and virtual donor engagements. These duties include but are not limited to scheduling, vendor coordination, and day-of execution.
• Maintain and update project boards in Monday.com to ensure tasks, deadlines, and deliverables are progressing on schedule.
• Communicate timely and relevant updates regarding deadlines and deliverables.
• Track online event invitation responses and provide overall project coordination for development events.
• Communicate timely and relevant updates to the Development Officer team about organizational and program-related news, and relevant initiatives.
• Proactively identify potential delays or issues in project workflows and relay updates or adjustments to appropriate team members.
• Assist in maintaining the annual fundraising events calendar.
• Serve as secondary support for the Events and Engagement Manager regarding in-person events.
• Serve as the primary project coordinator for special initiatives for the Individual Giving and Events team.
• Other duties as assigned that support the success of events and individual giving programs

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in event planning, fundraising, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required for donor and volunteer events.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience coordinating digital events or webinars.
• Experience with CRM systems and event management platforms.
• Experience with project management software (i.e. Monday.com).
• Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• A genuine interest in and commitment to helping SELC create and foster an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region.

Key Competencies

• Plans and Organizes: Efficiently manages time and resources to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
• Communicates Effectively: Clearly conveys information and actively listens to others to ensure mutual understanding.
• Collaborates Across Teams: Builds strong relationships and works effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Accountable for Results: Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on commitments.

About SELC:

The Southern Environmental Law Center is one of the nation’s most powerful defenders of the environment, rooted in the South. With a long track record, SELC takes on the toughest environmental challenges in court, in government, and in our communities to protect our region’s air, water, climate, wildlife, lands, and people. Nonprofit and nonpartisan, the organization has a staff of over 200, including more than 130 legal and policy experts, and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA, with offices in Asheville, Atlanta, Birmingham, Chapel Hill, Charleston, Nashville, Richmond, and Washington, DC.

At our core, we are place-based, rooted in our region, and connected with the communities and clients we serve. We believe in an equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the rich racial and cultural diversity of our region and allows diverse perspectives to come to the forefront. We approach our work with the highest level of integrity, holding ourselves to high standards with an emphasis on honesty, accountability, and thoughtfulness. We value collaboration and camaraderie, realizing we are strongest when we work together and knowing that everyone has a critical role to play. We strive for impact through a strategic, bold, pragmatic, and ambitious outlook that is dedicated to achieving powerful results. We believe in these values and in the power of SELC. We hope you consider joining us. Learn more at https://www.southernenvironment.org/.

Compensation & Benefits:

SELC offers salaries competitive with other leading environmental nonprofits nationally and provides an excellent benefits package. The starting salary range for this position is $64,000 – $74,400, commensurate with experience. For more details about our benefits package, please visit our Careers page.

SELC is a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligible employer.

SELC will also provide relocation reimbursement for those relocating for an SELC position, up to a specific dollar amount and contingent on the move being at least 50 miles from the current primary address.

To Apply:

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below to be directed to an online application where you may upload your application materials. Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references. The initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is Sunday, November 2nd.

APPLY NOW

SELC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We are eager to welcome new team members who share this commitment. Qualified persons of all backgrounds—including traditionally underrepresented individuals such as people of color, women, people with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQ candidates—are strongly encouraged to apply.

Medical and Dental Coverage: High-quality, affordable health and dental insurance is available for all full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and their dependents.

Vision Coverage: Vision insurance provides employees with coverage on eye exams, frames, and lenses every 12 months.

Flexible Benefit Plan: Eligible employees may put aside pre-tax dollars for medical and dependent care expenses.

Retirement Plan: Eligible employees may participate in SELC’s 403(b) retirement plan immediately. After one year of employment, SELC begins making a contribution to employees’ accounts.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Employees receive generous vacation leave to ensure a healthy work-life balance and a separate sick leave accrual to cover sick days.

Holidays: SELC observes an average of 11 paid holidays annually.

Life Insurance: SELC covers the cost of life insurance to all full-time employees, equal to 2x their salary.

Voluntary Life Insurance: Employees may elect additional life insurance for themselves, their spouses, or domestic partners, and their dependents.

Disability Insurance: SELC offers short-term and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Disability insurance covers a portion of salary during periods of extended leave due to injury or disability.

Employee Assistance Program: The EAP provides employees and their family members with support services for dealing with life’s struggles.

Parental Leave: SELC employees are entitled to 12 weeks of paid parental leave following childbirth or adoption. The leave can be taken up to one year after childbirth or adoption and can be broken up in any manner that best accommodates the needs of the family. Once available parental leave has been used, parents of new children have the additional option of requesting to return to work on a reduced schedule for up to 12 weeks.

Family Leave: SELC employees are entitled to 6 weeks of paid leave to care for a family member suffering from a serious health condition.