Advancement Coordinator: Donor & Events Engagement Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid workplace

Secure home office environment

UVA benefits

Job summary

The University of Virginia Miller Center is seeking an Advancement Coordinator to support fundraising, donor stewardship, board engagement, and special events. The role reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and partners with staff, the Foundation Board, and University colleagues.

Ideal candidate is organized, service-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities with discretion. Strong communication, MS Office, and CRM experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: at least three years in related work.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with CRM databases, such as Salesforce.
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, or events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor visits, prepare materials, and track gifts and budgets.
• Serve as Secretary of the Foundation Board and manage minutes.
• Plan and execute donor events, including logistics and budgeting.
• Provide general administrative support, including calendars and travel.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Discretion

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Learning new systems

Fundraising support

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The University of Virginia Miller Center is seeking an Advancement Coordinator to support fundraising, donor stewardship, board engagement, and special events. The role reports to the Chief Advancement Officer and partners with staff, the Foundation Board, and University colleagues.

Ideal candidate is organized, service-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities with discretion. Strong communication, MS Office, and CRM experience are essential.