Development Coordinator, KSB

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Department

Kogod Development

Time Type

Full time

Work Modality

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description

Summary:

The Development Coordinator for the Kogod School of Business is responsible for supporting the Kogod Development Team’s fundraising efforts. The Development Coordinator provides administrative support to the Kogod Development Team and serves as liaison to the Dean’s Office and other internal partners, as needed. The Development Coordinator will also serve as a liaison to the Annual Fund, Stewardship, Gift Planning, Parent and Family Philanthropy, Research, Gift Administration, and Donor Relations teams on the regular solicitation, recognition, and engagement of current and prospective donors. This position is also responsible for assisting in managing the logistics for Kogod development-focused events and programs. Additionally, the Development Coordinator assists the Kogod Development Team and Dean of the Kogod School of Business by providing research on donors and prospects in preparation for meetings, as well as for campaign and event briefings. The Development Coordinator reports to the Assistant Dean of Development for the Kogod School of Business.

Essential Functions

• Administrative Support
• Provide administrative support to the Dean, Assistant Dean of Development, and the Director of Development, including preparation of briefings in advance of donor meetings and development events, research on high level donors and prospects, and entry and management of prospect engagement into central CRM.
• Manage organization of relevant shared team documents.
• Solicitation and Stewardship
• Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Development, serve as liaison with the Annual Fund, Stewardship, and Donor Relations to coordinate targeted solicitations for annual gifts, follow up on solicitations, maintain active stewardship of current donors, and support the Kogod Development Team in managing prospect portfolios to the point of gift solicitation.
• Generate gift acknowledgement letters, provide notification of new gifts to appropriate offices and department heads, and monthly gift reports to select departments.
• Track usage of donor scholarships and develop student profiles and thank you notes for donor stewardship.
• Assist with creation of lists for development events.
• Lead efforts to grow corporate and foundation prospect list for the school.
• Directly assist in the management of solicitation strategy for Kogod parents.
• Kogod Advisory Council (KAC) Support
• Provide support for the Kogod Advisory Council, the school’s preeminent engagement body.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare necessary materials, maintain minutes for the four annual meetings, manage upkeep of information on the KAC webpage.
• Other duties as needed or assigned by the Kogod Development Team.
  
  

Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work

• Full-Time.
• 35 hours per week.
• Non-Exempt.
• Periodic night and weekend work required.
  
  

Salary Range

• $28.03- $31.32 per hour.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution is required.
• Two or more years of successful experience in higher education, program management, non-profit, or a similar setting required.
• A successful candidate must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management software, knowledge of gift processing procedures, research, and data management is required.
  
  

Preferred Education And Experience

• Volunteer management and fundraising experience preferred.
• Knowledge of American University's Kogod School of Business programs, professors, and alumni is preferred.
  
  

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

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• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• American University is an E-Verify employer.
  
  

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