Annual Giving Coordinator — Hybrid Donor Engagement

Rice University; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide operational, administrative, and donor support for the Annual Giving team. You will be the primary contact for donor and alumni inquiries, coordinate fundraising operations, maintain donor records, and assist with stewardship and engagement initiatives across the university.

The role is hybrid, offering in-office and remote work with potential policy adjustments.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years in an administrative role supporting multiple professionals.
• Proficient with office software and email applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience in fundraising environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for donor/alumni inquiries via phone and email.
• Coordinate donor, fundraiser, and departmental meetings; prepare agendas and materials.
• Assist planning Annual Giving donor engagement and events.
• Process and monitor expenses and financial transactions for the Annual Giving team.
• Coordinate stewardship mailings and donor communications.
• Enter and maintain constituent, meeting, and fundraising records in OwlConnect.
• Maintain electronic files in OwlConnect, Box, and OnBase.
• Liaise among Annual Giving, Development and Alumni Relations, campus partners, and vendors.
• Maintain office supplies and coordinate vendor requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office software proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Customer service

Organization skills

Written communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

OwlConnect

ERP systems (Oracle, Workday)

Windows PC environment

Box

OnBase

Job description

Rice University is seeking a Development Coordinator to provide operational, administrative, and donor support for the Annual Giving team. You will be the primary contact for donor and alumni inquiries, coordinate fundraising operations, maintain donor records, and assist with stewardship and engagement initiatives across the university.

The role is hybrid, offering in-office and remote work with potential policy adjustments.