The Principal Gifts Coordinator will be part of a growing Development team. Reporting to the Senior Director of Major and Principal Gifts, the Coordinator will be responsible for supporting two major gifts officers’ efforts to cultivate, solicit, and steward portfolios of EDF’s leadership and principal donors.  The Coordinator will be expected to employ the highest standards of a donor-centered approach to fundraising.  This position is a growth opportunity for someone interested in the Development profession and offers the opportunity to work with EDF’s fundraisers.  EDF is committed to the success and growth of fundraising and provides a stellar opportunity to learn the trade from top fundraisers.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the major gifts officers to engage top donors; develop deep familiarity with the portfolio and work plan to assist and learn from the gift officers.
• Draft, edit, and/or proofread talking points for donor meetings, proposals, stewardship reports and other communications.
• Oversee the proposal and report development process, ensuring teams stay on track and deadlines are met.
• Assist in the timely and accurate preparation of donor and prospect visits.
• Assist with tracking of donor relationships, workplans and projections.
• Produce individualized acknowledgements and other correspondence for donors, ensuring their accuracy and consistency with EDF’s style and messaging.
• Help develop fundraising reports to track goals, giving and fundraising activities.
• Participate in donor strategy sessions.
• Other special projects, as assigned.
• Participates in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.