Development Coordinator: Donor Relations & Campaign Support

C003 University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials; Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The MUSC Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator to support Development Officers and leadership in fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and reporting. You will help manage proposals, coordinate events, and conduct donor research, while providing administrative support and ensuring accurate tracking across systems.

You will collaborate with physicians, administrators, and staff to advance campaigns, process travel and vendor payments, and maintain donor data in Raiser's Edge, contributing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 1–3 years of related experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years of related professional experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; able to tailor messages to varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Gift Officers, including managing calendars, prioritizing meetings, and coordinating follow-up communications.
• Partner with Gift Officers, physicians, department administrators, and Foundation staff to coordinate fundraising initiatives and donor activities.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, prepare itineraries, and process travel expenses and vendor payments.
• Utilize Raiser's Edge, project management tools, and other Foundation systems to support fundraising operations and workflow management.
• Support meeting logistics by preparing agendas, materials, and reserving rooms and A/V equipment.
• Draft and edit correspondence, reports, and briefing materials; return calls and respond to emails on behalf of assigned staff.
• Assist with planning small events, tours, and donor lunches as needed.
• Support general office operations, including filing, supply management, and workspace organization.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Writing

Editing

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

The MUSC Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator to support Development Officers and leadership in fundraising initiatives, donor relations, and reporting. You will help manage proposals, coordinate events, and conduct donor research, while providing administrative support and ensuring accurate tracking across systems.

You will collaborate with physicians, administrators, and staff to advance campaigns, process travel and vendor payments, and maintain donor data in Raiser's Edge, contributing