Development Coordinator Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

About Us

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens offers world‑class horticulture, art & nature‑based exhibitions and educational programs. The 13-acre indoor and outdoor facility—situated two miles from downtown Columbus—features glasshouses including the historic John

F. Wolfe Palm House; botanical gardens including the Scotts Miracle‑Gro Foundation Children’s Garden and Scotts Miracle‑Gro‑Foundation Community Garden Campus; and event venues. The Conservatory is home to the largest collection of Chihuly glass in a botanical garden and Light Raiment II by internationally renowned artist James Turrell. Committed to the community, the Conservatory strives to provide an accessible and welcoming experience to all.

As a premier botanical garden destination, we connect people to nature and create life‑enhancing experiences.

Envision a world that celebrates nature as essential to the human experience.

The Development Coordinator supports the Conservatory’s strong reputation for excellent donor service through meticulous management of donor data and internal processes. This detail‑oriented, donor‑centric team member is responsible for maintaining accurate giving records, executing the Conservatory’s donor stewardship plan, and providing comprehensive administrative support to the Development department, while serving as a frontline point of contact for the public and donors.

For the application, submitting a cover letter is strongly encouraged.

This is a full‑time, non‑exempt position. This position is eligible for the Conservatory’s benefit package offered to full‑time employees, which includes medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid Life/AD&D/Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability insurance, participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement Program (OPERS), optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan, generous Paid Time Off (PTO), and complimentary membership to the Conservatory.

$20 – $22/hour paid biweekly

• Prepare and process gifts from all revenue sources (check, ACH, web, credit card, etc.) for batch entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Accurately enter and code all gift details in the database, including amount, campaign, fund, and related attributes.
• Balance gift batches and reconcile weekly reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of all transactions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly gift reports for Development team review.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date constituent records, including contact information, affiliations, and constituency details within Tessitura.
• Produce and mail timely gift acknowledgements and pledge reminders, and proactively communicate with donors regarding payment methods.
• Ensure all donor and gift information is handled with the highest level of confidentiality and data integrity.
• Process recurring giving payments and support proactive donor communication regarding their payment preferences.
• Report weekly gifts to relevant internal stakeholders, including Membership, via established reporting tools (e.g., check log).
• Ensure constituent labels and segmentation (e.g., VIP, Board, Alumni Board, MS, etc.) are consistently maintained and updated.
• Utilize Tessitura for reporting, data exports, and basic analysis to support Development operations.

• Schedule team meetings and events, securing locations and ensuring the Development Team and Vice President of Philanthropy calendars and Order of the Day is up‑to‑date.
• Schedule donor meetings and secure event locations as requested.
• File monthly expenditures for the Development team and the Vice President of Philanthropy and maintain a year‑to‑date balance summary against the expenditures budget.
• Compile and create the Development Committee meeting materials.
• Order and procure supplies and collateral for various development efforts.
• Oversee the Development email and ensure messages are forwarded appropriately.
• Send emails and annual campaign mailings on behalf of the Development Team and report on progress and outcomes.

• Produce appropriate and timely gift acknowledgement letters and ensure…