Advancement Coordinator - Donor Relations & Events (Hybrid)

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia is seeking an Advancement Coordinator for the Miller Center to support fundraising, donor relations, and events. This role emphasizes coordination, reporting, and reliable administrative support in a fast-paced, donor-focused environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate discretion, collaboration, and strong communication skills while engaging with volunteers, donors, and colleagues across UVA.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in higher education, nonprofit advancement, fundraising, events.
• CRM databases experience (Salesforce or comparable).
• Experience supporting fundraising, donor relations, board engagement.

Responsibilities

• Coordination: prepare donor visit materials, keep donor database current, build reports, assist with gifts and budgets.
• Miller Center Foundation: serve as Secretary of the Foundation Board, handle minutes and filings.
• Events: plan and execute donor events, manage logistics and budgets, post-event duties.
• Administration: manage calendars, travel, expenses, and general office support.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Customer service mindset

Discretion

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Learning new systems

donor relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

The University of Virginia is seeking an Advancement Coordinator for the Miller Center to support fundraising, donor relations, and events. This role emphasizes coordination, reporting, and reliable administrative support in a fast-paced, donor-focused environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate discretion, collaboration, and strong communication skills while engaging with volunteers, donors, and colleagues across UVA.