Development Operations Specialist

ABOUT GREENPEACE:
Greenpeace is a global, independent campaigning organization that uses peaceful protest and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future. For over fifty years, Greenpeace has fought to save the planet from the threat of global warming, destruction of ancient forests, deterioration of our oceans, and the threat of a nuclear disaster looms large. As an independent organization, Greenpeace does not accept funds from any corporations or government entities. Greenpeace is headquartered in the Netherlands, with offices all around the world in over fifty countries. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Development Operations Specialist is part of the Development Operations Team, providing critical administrative support to the Development Department for Greenpeace Inc. and Greenpeace Fund. This position will focus on processing high-value gifts and providing a high level of service to some of our most invested donors.

The ideal candidate for the  Development Operations Specialist role will be detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication, administrative and organizational skills. This individual will also demonstrate the ability to work independently on projects and will exercise discretion in handling confidential matters.

The Development Operations Specialist  is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt, hybrid position, based in Washington, D.C,  and is required to work in-office three days per week to open and process mail, and to send written acknowledgements. This role reports to the Development Operations Manager.

The Development Operations Specialist will be responsible for:

• Opening and processing fundraising mail, including the processing of checks for Finance and entering the data into the database.
• Working with Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Foundations Fundraising, and other fundraising teams to properly process and record high-value donations including estates, IRA distributions, Donor Advised Fund gifts, credit cards, royalties, wire transfers, stock gifts, and other kinds of gifts to Greenpeace.
• Processing all workplace giving gifts and applications. 
• Sending all Major Gifts, IRA gifts, and Grant acknowledgements in a timely manner, and replacing any lost acknowledgements. 
• Liaising with our Supporter Care Team on donor communication that comes in the mail, whether it be a request, complaint, information request, or donor letter of thanks and impact.
• Managing the state charitable registration process for Greenpeace and serving as the primary contact for the external administrator. 
• Ensuring all state charitable registration applications are executed accurately in a timely manner. Updates all relevant contracts/budgets/etc as needed.
• Managing the Combined Federal Campaign process for Greenpeace Fund, including serving as the contact for the vendor relationship, monitoring reporting, and creating and sending donor acknowledgments.
• Working with the Development Operations Manager to process charity rating applications.

The minimum requirements for the Development Operations Specialist include: 

• Minimum one year of experience working in a similar position, nonprofit organization preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Prior experience working in a fundraising database, Salesforce preferred
  

Additional qualifications for the Development Operations Specialist include, but are not limited to the following:

• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision required.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with deadline-efficiency
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Strong interest in environmental issues and an appreciation for philanthropy

If you want to save the world from climate change and believe in environmental justice, please submit an application on our careers page. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will conclude once we have found the best candidate.

Greenpeace is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, class, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, family/marital status, religion or other protected classes. We strongly encourage applications from marginalized communities. If you require assistance applying to this opportunity, please contact [email protected]. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

Greenpeace USA values a healthy work-life balance and has flexible, family-friendly employment policies. Our competitive benefits package for full-time employees includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with low contributions from staff. We have options for pre-tax flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care costs. Greenpeace employees enjoy generous 6% 401K matching. New staff members receive 3 weeks vacation, 10 sick days, 2 personal days in their first year. Additionally we are closed Christmas Eve through New Year’s day.

After 1 year of service staff members are eligible to receive 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave and after five years, staff are eligible for a 12 week paid sabbatical. To encourage public transportation use and biking, we offer subsidies for staff who choose to bike or ride mass transit to work. Greenpeace is committed to the growth and development of staff and fostering a creative workplace culture. For more information, check out our benefits plan.

COVID - 19:

*As of Q1 2022, most Greenpeace employees are working from home due to COVID-19. In accordance with Greenpeace values to maintain a safe and healthy working environment, we have adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health of our employees, supporters, and the community at large from COVID-19.

Current and future employees in need of an exemption from this policy for medical reasons, or because of sincerely held religious beliefs may request exemption.  Accommodations will be granted where they do not cause Greenpeace undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

Only applicants eligible to work and live in the United States without any legal restrictions need apply for this opportunity.

The starting salary for this position is anticipated to be $57,246 to $65,800 and is commensurate with experience.