Development Program Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage pledges, intentions, outright gifts, and various contributions for the Virginia Business Unit.

• Generate financial and non-financial adjustments as needed.

• Collaborate with Finance to create Grant ID requests.

• Assist in conducting quarterly pledge evaluations.

• Address issues related to delayed processing and uncommitted batches.

• Ensure compliance with revenue coding according to standard operating procedures and provide guidance to the team.

• Maintain the donor database effectively.

• Conduct research on both prospective and current donors.

• Prepare donor briefings and update donor profiles as necessary.

• Produce reports and queries that support fundraising initiatives, events, donor mailings, and pledge reminder letters.

• Develop and refresh fundraising dashboards to track philanthropic contributions.

• Create, update, and manage constituent records while performing data entry tasks.

• Support strategic writing efforts for both internal and external communications.

• Assist with various ad-hoc projects and tasks as they arise.

• Coordinate intricate projects within specified timelines and budgets.

• Ensure adherence to TNC policies, procedures, as well as donor, legal, and IRS requirements.

• Foster communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders.

• Aid staff in decision-making, problem-solving, and enhancing workflow.

• Travel to Virginia or other TNC locations at least twice a year for workshops or project-related activities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in gift coding or database management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proficiency in working with CRM relational databases, including managing and tracking data effectively.

• Demonstrated experience in building relationships with staff, customers, or similar stakeholders.

• Excellent organizational skills, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

• Capability in generating reports and interpreting data proficiently.

• Experience in business writing, editing, and proofreading.

• History of working collaboratively across teams.

• Ability to analyze information for the coordination or planning of activities and resolving issues.

• Competence in working under pressure and performing repetitive data entry tasks efficiently.

• Experience in interpreting guidelines to achieve desired outcomes.

• Ability to communicate complex topics clearly, both verbally and in writing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Relevant experience, coursework, or training in the principles and practices of the field.

• Advanced skills in using donor database systems.

• Capacity to handle confidential information with discretion.

• Must meet background screening requirements.

• Willingness to travel to Virginia or other TNC locations at least twice a year.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health care benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts available.

• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.

• Parental leave offered.

• Accrued paid time off provided.

• Life insurance coverage included.

• Disability coverage available.

• Employee assistance program accessible.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment to suit individual needs.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Flexible scheduling options available.