Senior Advancement Coordinator

At TechnoServe , we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better life. For over 50 years, we have given smallholder farmers and entrepreneurs the skills, connections, and confidence to lift themselves out of poverty. We leverage the power of markets and the private sector to create sustainable economic growth to benefit people and the planet. Our unique mix of business solutions, deep knowledge of local contexts, and data-driven insights is helping to fight poverty across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. TechnoServe staff are local–95% are from the countries in which they work. We put a high premium on collaboration and entrepreneurship. We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards of integrity and transparency. And we focus on delivering lasting impact for our mission. Job Summary The Senior Advancement Coordinator provides professional, high-quality support to the Advancement Team. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, resourcefulness, and the ability to effectively complete tasks assigned by multiple people. This position reports to the Chief Advancement Officer. Primary Functions & Responsibilities Schedule team meetings, prepare agendas and assemble meeting materials Produce monthly and weekly reports for internal and external use Support the CAO in working with the board and its committees, including scheduling meetings; preparing agenda and materials; and taking notes Provide administrative support to the annual fund, communications, digital marketing, and major gifts functions within the Advancement Team Assist in planning a range of virtual and in person external activities including, but not limited to, major donor cultivation events, Global Advisory Council calls and meetings, and donor and prospect trips to the field. Prepare and mail correspondence Maintain inventory of branded items in the TechnoServe Online Store and work with the brand team to identify new items Update donor records in customer relationship management systems Assist in maintaining and updating the Digital Asset Management (DAM) system Make routine updates to website Track expenses and budgets Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of professional experience; or 4 years of relevant experience Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills, and strong attention to detail Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to interact effectively with multiple stakeholders Proficiency in Google Suite Required Languages: Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills Travel: Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel and occasional weekends for events and meetings. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with customer relationship management or database systems Experience with Raiser's Edge Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Evidence of strong task management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills Commitment to confidentiality and handling prospect information with discretion Outstanding organizational skills and high attention to detail Capacity to work well independently and as a member of a team Desire to work in a dynamic, cross-cultural environment Commitment to and enthusiasm for TechnoServe’s mission This is a hybrid position for candidates living within a commutable distance to our Arlington, VA Headquarters. The current hybrid schedule is two days per week in the office, and three days from home. Candidates must have US work authorization at the time of application. TechnoServe will not provide sponsorship for this position. With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes. We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks. If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe, please contact the Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io or call +1 202 785 4515. #J-18808-Ljbffr TechnoServe Inc.