Development Coordinator

Job Description

The Tulsa Botanic Garden is seeking a dynamic and motivated Development Coordinator to manage, organize and grow development opportunities along with the membership program. The successful candidate will be a forward thinker, proactively seeking grants, sponsorships and other funding opportunities to support the Garden’s mission and long-term sustainability.

As a non-profit organization we work together to promote the beauty of plants and nature while building and sustaining an exceptional botanical garden. We are passionate about educating guests, rooting ourselves in the community and using our creative minds and skills to further the growth of the Garden.

This is a key role therefore proven ability to cultivate relationships, implement strategies to garner financial support, along with effective communication skills will be required.

About Us

Tulsa Botanic Garden is a place for connecting people with plants and each other. Generations of families visit to celebrate and make memories. Beautiful gardens, such as the A.R. and Marylouise Tandy Floral Terraces, not only offer opportunities for escape, contemplation and inspiration, but also serve as a living collection of plant life for research and conservation.

This living collection acts as an outdoor classroom for exploring plant adaptations, life cycles, and interrelationships in nature. Groups from pre-K to college utilize the Garden for hands-on investigation and experiential learning. Dynamic educational programming sparks curiosity in the natural world with visitors of all ages.

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Duty Highlights:
Responsible for all grant writing and research, including maintaining the grant calendar and managing proposal and report deadlines. Works closely with the Vice President/CAO to create and execute membership and development campaigns, such as the annual appeal and capital projects, to support retention and growth. Cultivates and strengthens relationships with current and prospective individuals, foundations, and community partners. Secures event and corporate sponsorships to support Garden programs and initiatives. Maintains and grows the membership program while using the CRM to identify potential donors and sponsors and track fundraising trends. Collaborates with internal departments to assess funding needs and ensure compliance with grant requirements and research efforts. Assists with special events and programs as needed, including those held during seasonal nights and weekends.

Education and Experience

Job Qualifications and Highlights:
Successful grant writing and fundraising experience is preferred, along with prior experience working in a nonprofit environment. The ideal candidate is comfortable with computers and technology, with proficiency in CRM software, email marketing platforms, and Excel. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as is being a motivated self-starter who is willing to take initiative. This role requires someone who is organized, detail oriented, and able to solve problems effectively while managing multiple tasks. A positive, enthusiastic attitude is important, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits:
The organization offers competitive compensation aligned with nonprofit organizations, balanced with a strong benefits package and a mission-driven work environment. Benefits include company-paid health insurance, an employer-sponsored retirement plan seeing company matching, paid time off and paid holidays, a Garden membership, and additional employee discounts.

Working Conditions and Environmental Exposures:
The position will at times be a seated, indoor office position and at other times will require extensive walking, stooping and lifting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will have exposure to outside weather conditions and uneven, unpaved terrain. The noise level in the work environment can be moderate to loud. The employee may be asked to lift 50+ pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application Instructions

Interested Candidates:
Email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to lindsay@tulsabotanic.org. No phone calls please.