Development Coordinator

~ The Central Park Conservancy, a private, nonprofit organization, was formed in 1980 by a group of concerned citizens determined to improve Central Park. Today, we manage Central Park under a contract with the City of New York. ~

Over its 160-year history, the Park has experienced several cycles of restoration and decline. The era of decline in the 1960s and 1970s led to the Central Park Conservancy's formation. The Central Park Conservancy is uniquely qualified to prevent future declines and ensure the Park's care for current and future generations.

Thanks to the generosity of many individuals, corporations, foundations, and the City of New York, the Central Park Conservancy has invested over $950 million to date in the Park, making it a model for urban parks worldwide. We provide 75% of Central Park's $67 million annual operating budget, and are responsible for all aspects of Park maintenance, as well as capital improvements and restorations.

Position Overview

The Development Coordinator provides high-level administrative and technical support to the Development Department. The Development Coordinator is an integral part of the team, working across many functions and projects. Duties and tasks reflect substantial variety and complexity.

Job Description:

• Reports to: Director of Membership
• Department: Development
• Status: Full-time, non-exempt
• Position nymber: 3595
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some evenings required for events)

Responsibilities

• Support the Development events function with administrative support, including tracking RSVPs and updatingthe database, follow up calls and emails, and working onsite at the events.
• Coordinate aspects of the Greensward Circle, the Conservancy’s Young Professional Membership Group, andits Leadership Council, including drafting and executing solicitations, prospecting,developing programming,attending meetings and events.
• Support the Membership Team with Gift Processing and other administrative needs.
• Assist the Data Team with administrative support, including updating and merging donor records in Raiser’s Edge and Luminate Online.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Experience in a nonprofit organization fundraising environment preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment and to carry out projects independently,managing multiple deadlines and using own initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Ability to enter data in a complex database with a high level of accuracy and speed. Experience with the Raiser’s Edge, Luminate Online or other fundraising database is preferred.