Full-Time Program Coordinator, Corporate Relations

World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated person to join the Development team as a Program Coordinator for Corporate Relations.  This position will play a critical role in helping WRI strengthen its corporate partnerships through research, online communications, database administration, event coordination and administrative support. This position will assist the Director of Corporate Relations and the Manager of WRI’s Corporate Consultative Group (CCG).

This position provides an excellent opportunity for a creative and results-oriented individual who is passionate about working with the corporate sector on WRI’s issues and who wants to strengthen talents in the fundraising profession while working in a fast-paced, 15-person Development Department. The individual selected will report to the Manager of WRI’s Corporate Consultative Group and will also assist the Director of Corporate Relations in implementing overall corporate fundraising strategies. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working on multiple projects, activities, and deadlines that require the ability to juggle competing priorities.  S/he will be very detail-oriented and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

This is a great opportunity for an individual with an interest in non-profit corporate relations, through the lens of environmental sustainability. It will involve learning about and contributing to the management of a corporate membership group, as well as supporting the Institute’s other current and prospective corporate relationships.

Research (35%)

• Draft corporate “due diligence” profiles on prospective company environmental performance
• Compile succinct summaries of recent corporate engagement, developments and performance prior to meetings or events
• Conduct prospect and industry research as needed

Communications and Events (30%)

• Assist in planning and staffing WRI events, including the CCG’s annual MindShare Meeting and regular webinars and teleconferences with our members
• Help maintain, update and continually improve the exclusive CCG Member Website
• Communicate with current partners via email blasts using Blackbaud’s NetCommunity
• Coordinate logistics for individual corporate meetings (planning, day-of support, setting up technical aspects, arranging for food, etc.)

Database Management and Administrative Support (35%)

• Support the stewardship and acknowledgement process for all corporate donors
• Help maintain accurate and up-to-date communications and information in the Raiser’s Edge database, run queries to build mailing and invitation lists
• Help schedule appointments for Director of Corporate Relations and Manager of Corporate Consultative Group
• Process expense reports for Development’s Corporate Relations Team
• Arrange travel, submit invoices when necessary

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 1-year  experience or demonstrated interest in fundraising, corporate relations and/or corporate social responsibility (internship experience applies)
• Outstanding verbal and written English language skills
• Demonstrated proactive problem-solving
• Demonstrated research capabilities
• Proficiency in MS Office required
• Detail- oriented, strong organizational skills, particularly the ability to prioritize
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, as well as to work individually and as a member of a team
• Experience in Raiser’s Edge (or similar CRM software) a plus
• Interest and flexibility in learning/experimenting with new technologies and approaches to fundraising (social media, etc.)Salary:

Commensurate with experience. WRI offers a comprehensive benefits package.