Development Coordinator, KSB

American University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

American University, located in Washington, DC, seeks a Development Coordinator for the Kogod School of Business. The role supports fundraising initiatives, coordinates donor engagement, and provides administrative assistance to AU’s Office of Advancement.

You will also help prepare materials for events and manage CRM data to ensure timely communications with constituents. The position is full-time, hybrid (On Campus 3-4 days/week), about 35 hours weekly, with occasional night/weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.

Responsibilities

• Solicitation and stewardship: coordinate targeted solicitations and donor stewardship.
• Kogod team strategy: assist in developing and maintaining development operations.
• Administrative support: briefings, donor research, CRM data entry and management.
• KAC support: coordinate meetings and materials, maintain communications.
• Other duties as needed by the Kogod Development Team.

Skills

Prioritizing and Organizing

Serving Customers

Excellent communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM software

Job description

American University is a student-centered research institutionlocated in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creatingmeaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University

Department:

Kogod Development

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

Excluded

Job Description:

Summary:

The Development Coordinator for the Kogod School of Business (KSB)is responsible for coordinating and executing activities, whichsupport KSB fundraising initiatives. Under the direction of KSB’sAssistant Dean of Advancement, the Development Coordinator providesadministrative support to the KSB Development team, serves as aliaison to the KSB Dean’s Office and other KSB teams as needed, andensures the regular solicitation, stewardship, and engagement ofKSB constituents by coordinating with relevant teams within AU’sOffice of Advancement . Additionally, the Development Coordinatoris responsible for managing the logistics of and briefings for KSBDevelopment-focused events and activities.

Essential Functions:

1.) Solicitation and Stewardship

• Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Advancement,serve as liaison with the Annual Fund, Stewardship, and Donor Relations to coordinate targeted solicitations for annual gifts,follow up on solicitations, maintain active stewardship of current donors, and support the Kogod Development Team in managing prospect portfolios to the point of gift solicitation. Generate gift acknowledgement letters, provide notification of new gifts to appropriate offices and department heads, and monthly gift reports to select departments. Track usage of donor scholarships and develop student profiles and thank you notes for donor stewardship.Assist with creation of lists for development events. Lead efforts to grow corporate and foundation prospect list for the school.

2.) Kogod Team Strategy and Process Development

• Working with the Assistant Dean of Advancement to develop,execute, and maintain strategies related to components of the Kogod development operation, including, but not limited to parent andfamily philanthropy, corporate and foundation philanthropy, andannual giving. Oversee the development and maintenance of teamprocesses and systems to ensure ongoing organization and teamactivity continuity. Identify opportunities to improve teamefficiency and constituent engagement through the use oftechnology, data management best practices, and emerging AI-enabledtools and systems.

3.) Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support to the Dean, Assistant Dean of Advancement, and the Director of Development, including preparation of briefings in advance of donor meetings and development events, research on high level donors and prospects, and entry and management of prospect engagement into central CRM. Manage organization of relevant shared team documents.

4.) Kogod Advisory Council (KAC) Support

• Provide support for the Kogod Advisory Council, the school’spreeminent engagement body. Coordinate meeting logistics, preparenecessary materials, maintain minutes for the four annual meetings,assist with ongoing communications plan for advisory councilmembers, manage upkeep of information on the KAC webpage.

5.) Other Duties

• Other duties as needed or assigned by the Kogod DevelopmentTeam.

Competencies:

• Prioritizing and Organizing.
• Serving Customers.
• Supporting Coworkers.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.
• 35 hours per week.
• Periodic night and weekend work required.

Salary Range:

• $28.00 - $31.00 per hour.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education andexperience.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Volunteer management, marketing, and major gift solicitationexperience.
• Two or more years of successful experience in a highereducation setting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze and articulate reasons for giving.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communicationskills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with customer relationship management software,knowledge of gift processing procedures, research, and datamanagement.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.

Other Details

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• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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