Advancement Associate: Donor Relations & Strategy

Salve Regina University; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks an Advancement Associate to provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President for Advancement. You will prepare campaign reports, donor briefings, and post-meeting follow-up, and coordinate the VP's calendar and travel.

Collaborating with senior staff, you will help cultivate donors and alumni, maintain CRM records, and assist with advancement operations, budgets, and stewardship initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort engaging alumni, donors, and prospective donors by email, in person, and on the phone.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated and resourceful, with initiative, work ethic, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team member who also works independently and embraces responsibility.
• Adaptable and flexible, with a willingness to learn new skills and respond to changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support VP for Advancement with campaign reports, presentations, and donor-briefings.
• Coordinate calendar, travel, and post-meeting follow-up; organize visitor itineraries.
• Develop strategies for donor cultivation and maintain CRM records.
• Create and manage briefing documents and communications related to donors.
• Assist with budgeting and expense tracking for the Advancement team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Independent and collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

AI tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, seeks an Advancement Associate to provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President for Advancement. You will prepare campaign reports, donor briefings, and post-meeting follow-up, and coordinate the VP's calendar and travel.

Collaborating with senior staff, you will help cultivate donors and alumni, maintain CRM records, and assist with advancement operations, budgets, and stewardship initiatives.