Alumni Fundraising Coordinator — Hybrid

Dartmouth College; Lebanon, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College in Lebanon, NH, is seeking an experienced administrator to support frontline fundraisers and manage class fundraising efforts. You will work on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of top Dartmouth College Fund prospects to maximize unrestricted, current-use dollars.

The role provides strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program, with opportunities to gain experience in class fundraising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of experience in a complex college or university development operation; or the equivalent.
• Demonstrated analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills, including ability to prioritize and respond to multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; database management software; comfort with learning new software as needed.
• Strong skills in project management, presentations, writing, and proofreading.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to respond appropriately to pressures and changes in priorities and schedules.
• Integrity with discretion and confidentiality with donor-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Assists fundraisers with solicitation assignments and manages complex database programs in daily operations.
• Coordinates creative design and marketing for newsletters, solicitations, and other mailings.
• Assists officers and volunteers in closing open pledges by fiscal year end through phone outreach, emails, or correspondence.
• Coordinates and processes alumni gifts and pledge cards, and researches and communicates necessary gift corrections with alumni.
• Attends various events and meetings to provide support and leads conference calls with volunteers when staff are unavailable.
• Coordinates travel for self and officers with post‑trip follow‑up and expense processing.
• Provides strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program alongside the Assistant Director.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Writing and proofreading

Customer service orientation

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Database management software

Job description

Dartmouth College in Lebanon, NH, is seeking an experienced administrator to support frontline fundraisers and manage class fundraising efforts. You will work on cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of top Dartmouth College Fund prospects to maximize unrestricted, current-use dollars.

The role provides strategic and logistical support for the Senior Class Gift program, with opportunities to gain experience in class fundraising.