Coordinator, Philanthropic Ventures

Job Description

OVERVIEW

The Team:

Philanthropic Ventures leads the ideation and innovation process, strategic planning and new program packaging efforts of NPR's Development Division in support of strategic fundraising initiatives. The team specializes in fundraising innovation, philanthropic monetization and strategic corporate and brand partnerships.

Collaborating across the whole of NPR including Programming, Audience Development, News and Editorial, Marketing, NPM, Legal, Finance and Communications, the team ideates, develops and advances new philanthropic ideation, solutions, programs and proposals. In partnership with NPM, the team builds enterprise-wide opportunities for sponsors to strategically support NPR beyond media sponsorships through corporate philanthropy that aligns with a corporation's brand promise and public commitments.

The Role:

The Coordinator will report to the Senior Director, Philanthropic Ventures based at NPR's headquarters in Washington, DC. We're looking for an entrepreneurial, solutions-oriented self-starter with a passion for building new solutions that support revenue creation and serve partner needs. The Coordinator will play a pivotal role as they provide critical intel and support for research, qualification, lead generation, cultivation and stewardship as well as project management and general support for the team. If you have a passion for NPR's mission to create a more informed public with credible, fact-based journalism that is essential to our democracy and this role sounds like you, please apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as a lead generator, developing and maintaining a strategic prospecting plan that identifies Fortune 500 companies and key decision makers that have the capacity, strategic alignment and will to support NPR's strategic plan and fundable initiatives. In close coordination with NPM, proactively identify, recommend and engage prospective partners in relevant conversation. Cultivate leads and secure partner meetings/calls for VP of Philanthropic Ventures. Assist with meeting logistics.
• Merchandise NPR Development opportunities to key corporate prospects through strategic communication and manage invitations to NPR cultivation and stewardship events.
• Use Salesforce CRM to capture, track and manage pipeline activity and communication.
• Participate in team ideation sessions to drive new philanthropic revenue programs and the creation of custom proposals.
• Assist with project management and ensure deliverables are met.
• Liaise with the donor communications and stewardship leads to craft cultivation and stewardship communications pieces. Manage donor recognition deliverables in partnership with Stewardship.
• Assist with qualitative impact and stewardship reports, program updates, etc.

WORK LOCATION:

This is a hybrid permitted role. The employee will be required to be onsite at our Washington, DC office at least 10 days a year. The employee must also reside in an NPR supported location based on the number of onsite days they choose.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in communications, sales, marketing, business development, new media or public relations preferred.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
• 3-5 years of proven working experience in a fast-paced, results-oriented sales or marketing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written communications skills
• Proven work experience as a sales support, marketing or social media specialist
• Hands-on experience with Salesforce CRM system
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and consistently deliver high quality work in a fast-paced environment with positive attitude and grace under pressure
• Attention to detail and customer-oriented attitude
• Proactive, creative, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Collaborative team player with diplomatic temperament
• Experience using Google Suite and Microsoft Office for creating and managing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d992o7-18-223-106-100-42 in your application.