Development Coordinator (Office of Development) at The Urban Institute in Washington, Washington DC

Job Description:

Who we are:

At the nonprofit Urban Institute, we believe in the power of evidence to improve lives and strengthen communities. Our employees are empowered to influence policy, open minds, shape decisions and offer solutions. We encourage intellectual honesty, innovation, diversity, and mutual respect, and our analysis elevates the debate, wherever it takes place.

We strive to attract and cultivate a vibrant, creative, and diverse community. Our employees drive Urban’s mission through entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, effective communication, results-orientation, and relationship cultivation. Our success depends on engaging individuals who possess and value these attributes.

How you’ll contribute:

The ideal candidate will be a strong writer, attentive to detail, proactive, flexible, and interested in growing in a career at the cross section of policy and fundraising. 

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategies to identify, cultivate, and steward philanthropic funders (particularly foundation and corporate).


• Work closely with Development and Communications colleagues to coordinate funder communications and outreach.


• Support the corporate and foundation fundraising teams with information management and reporting on the revenue pipeline and donor tracking.


• Conduct in-depth research on prospective funders to identify alignment with Urban Institute.


• Prepare briefings, strategy memos, and other materials to inform fundraising strategies and equip senior leadership for success in meetings and events.


• Assist with editing and mailing appeals and renewal letters. 


• Maintain complete files on fundraising activity in the CRM database, including correspondence with donors, meeting notes, appeal letters, and donor briefs and background information. 


• Support team in tracking and recording donations, coordinating internally with accounting and finance teams, and help craft timely and thoughtful thank you notes to donors. 

What you’ll bring:

This position requires outstanding communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills as well as technological competence. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of initiative and possess sound judgment, a sense of discretion and unfaltering personal integrity.

 

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of 2 years prior experience in relevant positions. 


• Use proven organizational skills and the ability to self-motivate.


• Exhibit strong oral and written communication skills. Proficiency with databases, online research tools and other information technology, including Salesforce, a plus, but not required


• Respond adeptly to rapidly changing priorities and work well under pressure. 


• Work and make decisions autonomously, and solve problems effectively and creatively.


• Display an interest in public policy.


• Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional ethics in working with highly confidential, sensitive information. 

What you’ll experience:

Working in the Nation’s Capital—the epicenter of public policy—among a network of policy experts, you can expect to have an impact on policy areas you care about and work with great colleagues who are smart, mission-driven, and collaborative.  You will blend academic rigor with on-the-ground collaboration, be encouraged and supported to fulfill your potential through meaningful work that matters and, enjoy a welcoming workplace free from harassment, discrimination and intolerance.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.  Competitive paid time off allowance, and eligibility to participate in a generous retirement savings plan plus elect a pretax benefit for commuting expenses.

The Urban Institute strives to be a vibrant, creative community of skilled and committed people who bring to their work a whole range of different experiences. Accordingly, the Urban Institute is committed to Equal Employment without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected status under applicable law.

The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -- Minorities/Women/Disabilities/Veterans.