Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations, the Development Coordinator of Annual Giving is charged with increasing annual giving and strengthening alumni and community ties to the University.
By improving existing and creating new programs, the Coordinator will exceed fundraising goals and further engage alumni, faculty, staff and University leadership in advancing the mission of the school. The Coordinator is further charged with growing, soliciting, and stewarding segments of the broader donor pool.
- Plan, develop and implement successful fundraising strategies for the Parent Giving Program
- Plan, develop, and implement successful fundraising strategies for annual athletic giving, inclusive of the fall giving day.
- Develop and implement a communication plan to expand and increase membership in the Blue and Gold Club and increase related revenues.
- Plan and coordinate all aspects of Blue Jays Classic Golf Tournament: planning, vendor coordination, staffing, and implementation; analyze results and progress toward goals.
- Plan and execute two athletics focused alumni/donor engagement events during the year
- Assist the Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Team with development and implementation of a successful Reunion Giving Plan
- Assist the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations with enhancement of the Faculty/Staff Giving program including setting goals, establishing timelines and analyzing progress toward goal.
- Oversee the young alumni giving program including design and schedule of mailings.
- Work with Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations to enhance Student Giving program; oversee Senior Giving Program and student engagement in philanthropy; set goals; establish timeline and analyze progress toward goal.
- Assist the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations with organization and implementation of a successful annual Commencement Challenge.
- Assist the Director of Annual Giving & Alumni Relations with planning and implementation of a successful Annual Fund appeal; analyze results and progress toward goals.
- Assists in management of database for Institutional Advancement, creating and maintaining appeal records; running reports; and improving general database health.
- Manage online giving pages and text to give.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Knowledge of fundraising and development experience preferred
- Experience managing volunteers or staff
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred
Other Qualifications
- Ability to travel, work some evening and weekends
- Ability to set priorities and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
- Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and customer service skills; ability to manage changing priorities and meet deadlines
- Possess solid general computer skills, including ability to work in a Windows environment. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet, and other programs as needed (e.g., mail merge, data base management). Familiarity with specific applications used by the University/Department a plus.
- Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents
- Exhibits a high level of professionalism, leadership, creative problem solving, diplomacy, negotiation and sales skills, and the ability to manage complex projects with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex and multiple tasks in a professional and efficient manner and ability to handle matters of confidential nature.
- Professional, courteous demeanor and appearance; ability to engage positively and work professionally with students, faculty, staff and administration and represent the University professionally to the public
- Commitment to the mission of the University of Saint Joseph
- Physical ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.