Development Coordinator - MUSC Foundation

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Development Coordinator at MUSC Foundation provides essential support to Development Officers and leadership, helping to initiate and maintain donor relationships, manage proposals, coordinate events, and conduct donor research. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities include managing calendars, coordinating travel, using Raiser’s Edge for donor data, and assisting with donor proposals and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 1–3 years of related experience
• Or high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years of related professional experience
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Gift Officers, including managing calendars and coordinating follow-up communications.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives and donor activities with physicians, administrators, and Foundation staff.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, travel expenses and vendor payments.
• Support fundraising operations using Raiser’s Edge and other Foundation systems.
• Assist with planning small events, donor tours, and donor lunches as needed.
• Record and track donor and prospect activity in CRM systems and generate reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration across teams

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description Summary The Development Coordinator is an integral member of the MUSC Foundation team, providing support to Development Officers and development leadership as needed. The coordinator is responsible for a full range of development activities that support fundraising efforts, including assisting with initiating and maintaining key donor and prospect relationships, managing proposals, coordinating fundraising events, and conducting donor and prospect research. The role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Additionally, the coordinator provides administrative support to team members and utilizes relevant tools and systems to ensure accurate tracking and reporting.

Administrative & Operational Support

• 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.

Donor Database & Prospect Tracking

• Record, track, and maintain donor and prospect activity in Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM system.
• Coordinate with Development Legal to track gift agreements and committed gifts through completion.
• Generate and distribute reports and mailing lists and related materials.
• Complete gift and pledge booking forms and provide backup for acknowledgments.
• Conduct basic prospect research in coordination with the Prospect Research team.
• Prepare gift transmittals and work with the Gift Processing team to ensure timely and accurate processing of gifts.
• Assist with the preparation of donor proposals, briefing materials, and fundraising reports for Gift Officers.

Stewardship & Donor Relations

• Respond to donor and prospect inquiries and ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate logistics for donor visits, campus tours, and stewardship meetings.
• Coordinate and execute donor stewardship activities, including thank-you letters, endowment reports, and donor acknowledgment calls.
• Plan and support donor-related events such as cultivation gatherings, recognition ceremonies, and scholarship programs.
• Collaborate with Development and Alumni Affairs teams to support donor/student engagement programs (e.g., Scholars & Benefactors events).
• Ensure timely follow-up and uphold consistent stewardship standards across all touchpoints.

Fundraising Campaign & Event Support

• Supports the execution of seasonal, memorial, and annual fundraising campaigns.
• Support the creation and distribution of campaign materials across print, email, and digital platforms.
• Provide logistical support for events, including coordination with volunteers and internal teams.
• Occasionally assist with event staffing during evenings and weekends, as needed.

Other Duties As Assigned

• Collaborate with Development units and other internal stakeholders on projects or initiatives as needed.

Minimum Requirements

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, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent and 2-4 years of related work experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; able to tailor messages to varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Adaptable and effective working independently or within teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and represent the MUSC Foundation with professionalism and inclusivity.
• Builds trust‑based relationships through respectful and transparent communication.
• Self‑motivated, energetic, and results driven.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; development database experience preferred.
• Embraces institutional values and fosters a collaborative, high‑performance workplace.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E‑Verify program, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees.