What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stewardship Coordinator position at UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG?
Job Details
Description
The University of Lynchburg is a nationally recognized private university dedicated to fostering innovation, authenticity, and inclusivity. We challenge students to cultivate a world of positive change, inspiring independent thinkers to become trustworthy, effective leaders within caring communities.
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist in the coordination of fundraising stewardship efforts and general support of the Office of Advancement as a member of the donor and alumni engagement team
CLASSIFICATION:
Part-time, Nonexempt
REPORTS TO:
Director of Donor Relations & Endowment Administration
JOB PURPOSE:
To assist in the coordination of fundraising stewardship efforts and general support of the Office of Advancement as a member of the donor and alumni engagement team
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Provides general administrative support for the Office of Advancement (answering phones, routing calls as necessary, assigning messages in Slate from the general Advancement mailbox, greeting visitors, etc)
- Assists with Advancement stewardship efforts (daily donor acknowledgment letters, tribute notifications, gift society mailings, annual consolidated receipts, etc)
- Assists with the LIFE@Lynchburg program.
- Assists with the creation of the University’s Annual Report/Honor Roll of contributors.
- Assists with the annual production and mailing of Endowment Reports.
- Assists with the production of annual Thank You postcards sent to all donors who made a gift in the previous FY.
- Assists in the production and distribution of annual donor/prospect Thanksgiving cards and generating mailing lists for fundraisers
- Assists in the production and distribution of donor/prospect birthday cards and generating mailing lists for fundraisers
- Responsible for sending monthly thank you postcards to first-time donors
- Constituent record maintenance (maintaining constituent records, recording donor interests, entering volunteer and engagement data, processing requests to update constituent information in Slate, generating queries and exports, etc.)
- Assists with alumni and stewardship event creation and logistics, event data entry and clean up, participant lists, nametags, and other event support needs.
- Monitors delegated email accounts: advancement@lynchburg.edu, stewardship@lynchburg.edu, plannedgiving@lynchburg.edu, giveday@lynchburg.edu, reupdates@lynchburg.edu
- Performs any other related duties as may be required.
EQUIPMENT USED:
Computer
Telephone
MANUALS AND REFERENCES:
Staff Handbook of Personnel Policies and Procedures
University of Lynchburg Advancement Operations Manual
Qualifications
ORAL OR WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS:
Excellent English language oral and written skills for effective communication in representing the University. Proofreading skills are also necessary.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Functions of this position are usually performed sitting, with some walking or standing. Tasks such as working at a computer keyboard involve extensive wrist and hand movements. The normal schedule is part-time, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m, with flexibility of schedule to accommodate job requirements. Monthly overtime hours involved.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Requires excellent written and verbal skills as well as organizational abilities in coordinating information. The ability to interact with a diverse population is essential.
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree.
The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.
The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $25
