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The Nation

Development Coordinator

The Nation, New York, New York, us, 10261


The Nation

is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide vital assistance to our fundraising team. The Development Coordinator will report to the Associate Publisher, Development to execute our digital fundraising program, including email campaigns, email cultivation, digital ads, paid search/social, and event marketing.They will work with the Associate Publisher, other staff members, and stakeholders to create copy and creative for the various digital channels and track digital performance stats. They will maintain and update landing pages and donation forms, as well as the legacy, leadership, and fundraising mini-sites. The Development Coordinator will also assist with special events and provide administrative assistance to the team as needed.QualificationsAt least 2 years of fundraising experienceMust possess strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detailAbility to work independently, initiate projects, problem solve, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlinesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Word and ExcelStrong customer service skillsSome knowledge and experience using donor databases (Every Action or equivalent) and email marketing platforms (Sailthru or equivalent) preferredBachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Nonprofit Management or a related field is preferredCommitment to

The Nation ’s mission and interest in progressive politicsResponsibilitiesWork with Associate Publisher to develop and execute event marketing and email fundraising campaigns, including developing campaign strategies, testing and segmentation, drafting copy and designing creative, and ensuring deployment on a timely schedule.Draft and execute monthly email donor newslettersDraft copy for campaigns as necessaryCommunicate and cultivate donors to keep them appraised of our work and journalism.Update and maintain all digital collateral, including banner ads, light boxes, and touts as needed, as well as other event promotional materialsMaintain landing pages/donation forms and fundraising mini-sites, update pages, and develop new forms as needed.Ensure donor databases and email records are updated and accurate.Ensure sustaining donors are accurately tracked and develop strategies to grow monthly donors and upgrade existing donors.Maintain monthly reporting on email and digital performance.Manage the events calendar and provide technical assistance for online events and provide assistance during in-person events.Manage event marketing calendar and deploy event marketing across all digital channelsAssist donors with customer service issuesProcess and acknowledge donationsAssist with other tasks as neededBenefits:

The Nation

offers excellent benefits, including generous health care, HRA/FSA coverage, retirement match, vacation policies, and paid sick days.Salary:

$58,000 per year****

Applicants: Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@thenation.com with the subject line “ Development Coordinator application ” *****

The Nation Co. LLC is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status, and strongly encourage candidates who identify as people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and/or gender non-conforming to apply.This position is covered by the collective-bargaining agreement between

The Nation

and The NewsGuild of N.Y., CWA Local 31003, AFL-CIO.