NSU Annual Giving Coordinator

Title: NSU Annual Giving Coordinator

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: $57,500

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Annual Giving Coordinator at Norfolk State University manages and executes multi-channel annual giving campaigns to build and maintain a strong base of annual support. This position is responsible for implementing strategies to acquire, retain, and upgrade donors through various giving initiatives, working closely with the Associate Director of Leadership Gifts to identify potential leadership gift prospects ($1,000 ).

Campaign Management

• Plans and executes annual giving campaigns including Giving Tuesday, Faculty/Staff Campaigns, seasonal appeals, giving challenges, and Senior Gift campaigns among others
• Develops and implements multi-channel solicitation strategies (direct mail, email, social media, phone)
• Creates compelling campaign content and messaging
• Manages campaign timelines and production schedules
• Tracks and reports campaign metrics and results Donor Relations
• Manages stewardship for annual giving donors (under $2,000)
• Coordinates donor acknowledgment process with the Development Services department
• Maintains donor records in Raiser's Edge
• Identifies potential leadership gift prospects for qualification
• Assists with donor recognition events and activities

• Coordinates with Marketing/Communications for campaign materials
• Manages vendor relationships for direct mail and other services
• Maintains annual giving web pages and online giving forms
• Prepares regular reports on campaign progress and results
• Manages annual giving budget and expenses
• Supports special events and activities related to annual giving

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 2-3 years of fundraising or related experience
• Experience with donor databases, preferably Raiser's Edge
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with social media and digital fundraising platforms
• Knowledge of fundraising best practices and trends

Additional Considerations

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: No email address is needed.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.