Development Coordinator, Shidler College of Business

University of Hawai‘i Foundation; Honolulu (HI); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

The University of Hawai‘i Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator to provide administrative and project support for the Shidler College of Business at UH Mānoa. Reports to the Director of Development, UH Mānoa, and collaborates with UH Foundation and university partners to advance fundraising initiatives.

Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, maintaining donor portfolios, data entry, travel arrangements, materials for presentations, and event support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Experience in donor relations and stewardship strategy development is preferred.
• Minimum two years in nonprofit/alumni or development settings is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Organize meetings, coordinate dates, venues, agendas and follow-up actions.
• Assist with prospective donor portfolios and enter data into the fundraising system.
• Coordinate travel for UH Foundation staff and prepare travel briefings.
• Prepare materials for presentations to top prospects and donors.
• Assist with opening accounts, processing paperwork and reports.
• Develop written communications and correspondence as needed.
• Support internal processes and inter-department relationships.
• Provide back-up admin support and cover for UH Foundation offices.
• Supervise Shidler Student Assistant(s) and assist with fundraising events.

Connaissances

Donor relations

Discretion

Confidentiality

Communication

Driver's license

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Description du poste

About the University of Hawai’i Foundation:

The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System and is contracted by the Board of Regents to be the sole provider of fundraising and alumni services. In addition to fundraising, the Foundation manages more than 7000 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students.

The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the UH Foundation works closely with these organizations, as well as with others in the community, exclusively for the benefit of the university.

Our Vision

To inspire giving and partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi by fostering UH pride and passion among donors, alumni and the community.

Our Mission

To unite donors' passions with the University of Hawaiʻi's aspirations by raising philanthropic support and managing private investments to benefit UH, the people of Hawaiʻi and our future generations.

Our Values

Our values shape our relationships and guide our thinking and actions. By living our values, we build trust with our fellow employees, our donors, the university and the broader community.

Position Summary:

The Development Coordinator is a key member of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation (UH Foundation) Development Team, primarily focused on providing administrative and project support for the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of Business.

Reports to:

Director of Development, UH Mānoa

Unit Focus:

• Shidler College of Business, UH Mānoa

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Donors and Development Support (100%)

• Donors and Development Support:

  • Organize and facilitate meetings, schedule and coordinate dates, times, venues, attendance, agenda, and facilities, compile briefings or takes notes when necessary and provide administrative support and follow-up on matters arising from internal, external and donor meetings.
  • Assist with prospective donor portfolios for the Shidler Development Team.
  • Enter information into the fundraising system, which includes but is not limited to proposals, contact reports, strategy and next steps.
  • Coordinate travel schedules, make travel arrangements, and prepare travel briefings for UH Foundation and unit leadership.
  • Prepare materials for presentations and briefings on top level prospects and donors for UH Foundation and unit leadership.
  • Assist with opening new accounts, processing account and transfer paperwork, pulling reports and assist with bankcard and reimbursement processes.
  • Research, draft, and edit written communications that may include briefing materials for meetings and events, proposals, reports, and correspondence. Gather, assemble and refine material and data required for correspondence, memorandums, reports, or other material.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad constituency inside and outside the Foundation and University of Hawai‘i System. Represent the Foundation in a positive manner internally, to the University, and to the community.
  • Communicate in writing and/or verbally with high profile internal and external contingents, including University and UH Foundation leadership, donors, and supporters.
  • Relay and resolve routine telephone inquiries, establish and maintain records.
  • Assist in implementing and improving internal processes, as well as promote and strengthen inter‑department UHF/UH relationships.
  • Regularly deal with diverse matters requiring a broad knowledge of the Foundation’s organizational operations and policies necessary to ensure appropriate decision‑making protocols are followed.
  • With other administrative personnel, provide back‑up administrative and telephone support for the seamless functioning of UH Foundation offices.
• Regularly work with information of a sensitive, highly confidential and strategic nature.
• Perform other duties in support of UHF’s mission as assigned.

• Additional Position Specific Development and Fundraising Responsibilities:

  • Assist with administrative support and facilitate unit fundraising, engagement and stewardship events, in coordination with the Shidler Development Team and unit. This includes, but is not limited to, data requests to generate guest lists, drafting event briefings and event worksheets, securing venue and vendors, assist with design and preparation of invitations and manage RSVPs.
  • Provide event support at events, as necessary.
  • Supervises Shidler Student Assistant(s).

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of two years of progressive experience in non‑profit organizations, especially in alumni, development, education, or membership settings, is preferred.
• Experience and demonstrated success in donor relations and developing recommendations for stewardship strategy and implementation in the organization’s program is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion andmaintainconfidentiality when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license or have a reliable and acceptable alternative means of transportation to perform the duties of the position. A background check, including a driving record review where applicable, is required upon offer of employment.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to sit at a desk and use a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting of light office items up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to operate general office equipment such as computer, printer, photocopier, scanner, phone system, etc.
• Hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity to use office equipment and handle paperwork.
• Visual acuity to read printed and electronic documents and computer screens.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing so others will understand.
• Hearing and speaking abilities for in‑person, phone, and video conversations.

Benefits:

UHF voluntarily pays 100% of the following –

• 10% 403(b) contributions after 7 months of employment. This is automatic and NOT dependent on the employee making any contributions. PLUS, ALL contributions are 100% immediately vested!
• Term life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Employee assistance program
• Generous PTO and paid holidays

UHF voluntarily provides the following in which the company and employees share the cost –

• Health, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Free parking after 5 years of service

Other benefits available for employees to purchase –

• Medical Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Insurance coverages for spouse and/or children
• Critical care insurance
• Legal insurance
• Pet insurance