Annual Giving Volunteer Coordinator

University of Dayton; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton is seeking an Annual Giving Volunteer Coordinator to lead peer-to-peer ambassador programs and support university-wide fundraising initiatives. You will train ambassadors, coordinate campaigns, and collaborate with Alumni Relations to expand donor engagement across alumni and parent networks.

Responsibilities include managing volunteers in the volunteer management system, tracking activity, and developing strategic outreach plans for Day of Giving and year-end campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong writing skills for solicitation and stewardship materials.
• Experience with volunteer journey management or training.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related software.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a portfolio of volunteer peer-to-peer ambassadors with a targeted focus on developing and enhancing alumni and parent relationships with the University of Dayton.
• Providing peer-to-peer ambassador volunteers with clear instruction, the tools necessary and the continued support to share engagement content and make the direct solicitation and closure of annual giving gifts.
• Organizing peer-to-peer campaigns and monitoring daily, weekly and monthly activity through the volunteer management system.
• Benchmarking, measuring and reporting on peer-to-peer ambassadors and volunteer groups.
• In collaboration with Alumni Relations, identify and recruit volunteers to serve as peer-to-peer ambassadors and utilize regional community and University-wide engagement opportunities as a tool for outreach.
• Collaborating on strategy with and providing support for a portfolio of additional university volunteer groups, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to maximize dollars raised through and participation in, UD's Day of Giving, calendar year-end initiatives, fiscal year-end initiatives and key University projects.
• Working directly with a variety of constituent groups to communicate the financial need and impact of giving related to the goals annual giving has set forth.
• Assisting with annual Faculty and Staff giving campaign.

Skills

Communication

Writing skills

Volunteer management

Project management

Microsoft Office

Training volunteers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GiveCampus (volunteer software)

Salesforce

Affinaquest

Job description

Job No: 503989
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: University Staff
Department: Annual Giving Prog - 300310
Pay Grade: A - Exempt
Advertised: October 23, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary:

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university with academic offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Our mission is to educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service. University Advancement promotes a culture of philanthropy, volunteer engagement and lifelong relationships in support of the University’s mission. We are growing our exceptional team of passionate, mission-driven Advancement professionals, looking for an Annual Giving Volunteer Coordinator.

The Annual Giving Volunteer Coordinator builds relationships, generates interest, and connects donors with their passions to attract funding for scholarship, experiential learning and faculty-led innovative programming. This position is responsible for the direct management of the volunteer peer-to-peer ambassadors (P2P) and providing support to other volunteer groups utilizing a peer outreach strategy through our volunteer management system (VMS).

The coordinator will facilitate outreach to volunteer peer-to-peer ambassadors to train them appropriately, instill a culture of philanthropy and ensure the volunteer P2P ambassadors are up to date on key university-wide initiatives, engagement events, and new projects. They will be available to other volunteer managers who utilize the VMS to provide training and technical support and assist with creating strategic outreach plans for each group.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a portfolio of volunteer peer-to-peer ambassadors with a targeted focus on developing and enhancing alumni and parent relationships with the University of Dayton.
• Providing peer-to-peer ambassador volunteers with clear instruction, the tools necessary and the continued support to share engagement content and make the direct solicitation and closure of annual giving gifts.
• Organizing peer-to-peer campaigns and monitoring daily, weekly and monthly activity through the volunteer management system.
• Benchmarking, measuring and reporting on peer-to-peer ambassadors and volunteer groups.
• In collaboration with Alumni Relations, identify and recruit volunteers to serve as peer-to-peer ambassadors and utilize regional community and University-wide engagement opportunities as a tool for outreach.
• Collaborating on strategy with and providing support for a portfolio of additional university volunteer groups, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans to maximize dollars raised through and participation in, UD's Day of Giving, calendar year-end initiatives, fiscal year-end initiatives and key University projects.
• Working directly with a variety of constituent groups to communicate the financial need and impact of giving related to the goals annual giving has set forth.
• Assisting with annual Faculty and Staff giving campaign.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to produce both solicitation and stewardship-focused marketing and communication materials.
• Experience with the volunteer journey either through management, training or service.
• Proficiency in a variety of software applications including Microsoft Office.
• Experience managing multiple complex tasks and projects concurrently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to conduct assessments, analyze data and produce reports.
• Experience in higher education within annual giving, alumni relations, fundraising, volunteer management or related fields is highly preferred.
• Previous experience as a volunteer manager and/or reunion fundraising coordinator.
• Working knowledge of fundraising principles with the ability and desire to reach aggressive goals.
• Strong knowledge of volunteer management with the proven ability to manage and train volunteers.
• Experience using the GiveCampus platform and/or another volunteer management system.
• Experience with advancement-related databases (i.e., Salesforce and/or Affinaquest).
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions or recommendations.
• Demonstrated creativity with the ability to develop goals and giving strategies for the peer-to-peer volunteer ambassadors.
• A high level of independence, with the ability to work effectively and successfully with minimal supervision.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.

• Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater) 1