Development Coordinator, Endangered Species Rescue

Revive & Restore believes humans have a responsibility to protect endangered species. If you believe in our mission and have high-level experience supporting executives and fundraising teams, please read on….

In this full-time Development Coordinator role, you can work 3-4 days remotely and 1-2 days a week in our beautiful Sausalito office.

Your experience will be applied to project management, donor and prospect engagement, online research, and database management as Revive & Restore expands its donor base. This is not your traditional fundraising job cold-calling a list of names – it’s more dynamic and opportunity-driven. The Development Coordinator (DC) will report directly to the Executive Director (ED). You would work closely with the Executive Director and the science team, supporting the development of new partnerships.

Annual Compensation & Benefits: $80,000- $110, 000 DOE.  Benefits include PTO of 10 days in the first year and 15 days per year thereafter. Premium healthcare benefits and 401(k) with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of annual salary, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%. 

Who you are:   As an experienced administrator, you have worked in fundraising and non-profit environments. You are intelligent, tech-savvy, a great writer, and self-motivated, with a natural knack for connecting with people and a generous spirit. You have strong communication and organizational skills and an exceptional eye for detail. You love spreadsheets and project tracking and are comfortable multi-tasking and responding to shifting priorities. You are passionate about the conservation of wildlife and driven to do something to help protect species.

Who we are:   At Revive & Restore, we are building the Genetic Rescue Toolkit, a suite of biotechnologies that we hope will solve some of the toughest biodiversity challenges. Our funded programs support novel research efforts at partner institutions around the world, including top-tiered universities, conservation organizations, and commercial research organizations.

The projects we fund are often the first to demonstrate the measurable impact biotechnology can have on wildlife conservation by enhancing genetic diversity, helping to build disease resistance, developing synthetic alternatives to wild harvest, and facilitating adaptation to a changing climate. Our research budget is currently $20M, supporting 77 individual projects, and is growing annually.

Major Responsibilities (50%)

• Manage the development and maintenance of collateral for funding opportunities with private individuals, family foundations, and federal grants. The collateral will range from pitch decks to formal grant submittals using Slides, Keynote, PowerPoint, and PDFs.
• The science team will do the heavy lifting, but your work will include editing and formatting grant submissions while ensuring appropriate internal review to keep the team on track to meet submittal deadlines.
• Track and implement tasks to move relationships forward when directed by ED, as well as current and potential partnerships with companies, other non-profits, educational institutions, and individuals pursuing similar goals.
• Collaborate with the ED and Science Program Managers to develop quarterly reports to current funders and grant proposals for new funding.
• Prepare ED for meetings with appropriate background research and suggestions.
• Manage robust donor profiles and interaction/giving history in the Salesforce database.
• Create and implement campaigns as directed.

Identify Potential Funders (25%)

• Research potential funders and compile findings for ED’s review with a focus on high-net-worth donors, family foundations, and possible federal funding.
• Identify appropriate donor prospects and create profiles of those individuals with giving interests that match our program priorities.
• In collaboration with ED and Science Program Managers, draft letters of inquiry and proposals for potential funders.
• Enter information on interactions into Salesforce and track/manage follow-up accordingly.

Other Administrative Responsibilities (25%)

• Project management to ensure appropriate internal review and deadline submissions
• Calendaring and scheduling Zoom meetings and calls for the ED and Program Managers
• Draft appropriate follow-up from meetings and manage action items captured
• Archive meeting notes in Salesforce
• Additional related administrative functions as needed

Qualifications (partial list):

• 2-5 years of fundraising or development experience –– ideally in a non-profit, family foundation, or conservation organization. Any prior science-related or grants management experience preferred.
• Significant experience sleuthing the internet for research and either skilled or excited to learn how to incorporate AI
• Alignment with the mission of Revive & Restore

Required Skills:

• High-level computer skills with cloud-based technology using Google Suite, Salesforce, Dropbox, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, Asana, Evernote, and Mailchimp (Apple computer environment)
• Experienced project manager with strong organizational skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with various audiences (ie, executive leadership, high net-worth individuals, board members, scientists, and colleagues)
• Experience developing collateral, ranging from pitch decks to grant proposal submissions
• Ability to manage expectations and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Maintain standards and sensitivity with confidential information
• Ability to pitch in when needed as part of a small, dynamic team
• Interest in conservation or biotechnology is a plus

This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to play an impactful role in addressing the biodiversity crisis through innovative technologies and partnerships. If you want to apply your development and administrative experience to an essential mission, this opportunity may be for you!

To Apply: Please send a cover letter (required), resume, and 1-2 writing and/or visual samples demonstrating presentation or collateral creation capabilities to CareersRevive@Gmail.com

Revive & Restore is an equal-opportunity employer.  Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.