Development Coordinator: Donor Relations & Campaigns

The City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Center is seeking a Development Coordinator within the Office of Institutional Advancement. The role focuses on donor relations, stewardship reporting, and supporting major campaigns.

Responsibilities include preparing acknowledgment letters, tracking gift activity, and assisting with events and grant administration, while collaborating with key campus offices to ensure donor satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 2+ years fundraising experience, preferably in higher education.
• Knowledge of Raiser’s Edge or similar fundraising database.
• Knowledge in researching prospects and donors, and preparing financial data.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule as needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor stewardship reports with academic and administrative offices.
• Develop and maintain stewardship reporting schedule for gifts.
• Monitor and track endowed and non-endowed funds to ensure donor intent.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments for VP and President.
• Coordinate and track major gift activity for prospect management.
• Support moves management with pipeline meetings and reports.
• Assist planning donor cultivation and stewardship events.
• Collaborate with Communications to develop fundraising newsletters and materials.
• Assist with grant administration and reporting for funders.
• Conduct prospect and donor research to support engagement and proposals.
• Maintain accurate advancement records in databases.

Skills

Fundraising

Prospect research

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

The Graduate Center is seeking a Development Coordinator within the Office of Institutional Advancement. The role focuses on donor relations, stewardship reporting, and supporting major campaigns.

Responsibilities include preparing acknowledgment letters, tracking gift activity, and assisting with events and grant administration, while collaborating with key campus offices to ensure donor satisfaction.