Overview
Development Operations Coordinator Jobs in Palo Alto, USA at Canopy
The Development Operations Coordinator is a key member of Canopy’s development team, working closely with the Deputy Director, whose responsibilities include Canopy’s philanthropic and fundraising strategy and execution, and the Communications and Marketing Coordinator to advance the organization’s development operations. This role drives data integrity, event execution, donor engagement, and grant administration. The goal is to deepen relationships with the broad network of supporters who make Canopy’s work possible.
The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong project management and technical skills, a collaborative spirit and a genuine commitment to Canopy’s mission to collaborate with communities to grow and sustain equitable urban forests for all.
Duties and Responsibilities Event Execution and Support (35%)
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team to coordinate donor and supporter events, including small appreciation gatherings, cultivation dinners, and larger fundraising events.
- Develop event invitations, promotional materials, and program content to ensure engagement.
- Oversee logistical aspects of events, such as venue coordination, catering, volunteer support, and event setup.
- Collaborate with the Communications team to market and promote events through social media, email campaigns, and other channels.
Donor Engagement (30%)
- Collaborate with the Deputy Director to develop and implement comprehensive donor engagement strategies that foster long-term relationships and inspire donor engagement.
- Maintain personalized, proactive communication with current donors to deepen connection to Canopy’s impact.
- Support and help execute a donor stewardship plan that ensures donors receive timely recognition and meaningful updates on their gifts’ impact.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for donor inquiries and requests, addressing concerns and providing information on Canopy’s programs and initiatives.
- Partner with the Communications and Marketing Coordinator to create and distribute compelling donor content, including newsletters, impact reports, and social media updates.
- Support the development and execution of annual and long-term individual donor strategies to achieve organizational financial goals.
Data Management (20%)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the donor database/CRM (Salesforce), ensuring that donor and funder information, contribution histories, and communication preferences are accurately documented.
- Prepare and analyze donor and funder reports to track giving patterns and identify opportunities for engagement and growth.
- Ensure compliance with privacy policies and regulations related to donor information.
- Research potential grant funding opportunities, focusing on foundations, corporations, and government sources that align with Canopy’s mission.
- Support the writing of compelling grant proposals and reports to secure and maintain funding, ensuring timely submission and compliance with grant requirements.
- Manage grants calendar tracking the progress of grant proposals, deadlines, and reporting.
- Coordinate with program staff to gather the necessary data and information to support grant applications and reports.
- Ensure that all grants are properly recorded in Canopy’s donor database, maintaining an accurate history of funding and outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities
Collaborate with team members to integrate fundraising efforts with Canopy’s broader marketing and communications campaigns. Provide administrative support for managing donor pipelines, tracking progress, and preparing reports for the Board of Directors and other stakeholders. Stay informed about trends in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations, incorporating new strategies and techniques into Canopy’s approach. Actively participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving donor relations and fundraising activities.
Enthusiastically represent Canopy at community events, networking opportunities, and donor meetings as needed.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
3-5 years of experience (or equivalent) in nonprofit fundraising with a proven track record in engagement and campaigns. Strong…
Title: Development Operations Coordinator
Company: Canopy
Location: Palo Alto, USA
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