Development & Donor Relations Coordinator

University of Arizona Foundation; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arizona Foundation in Tucson is seeking a Development Assistant to provide advanced administrative, donor engagement, and reporting support to the Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer. The role coordinates executive schedules, donor interactions, travel, and meetings, ensuring smooth operations and superior service across departments.

Responsibilities include managing donor records in Lynx CRM, generating fundraising reports, assisting with budgeting, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 10+ years of administrative customer service experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive-level administrative support to the EVP & Chief Development Officer.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, donor visits, travel arrangements, and executive schedules.
• Serve as primary contact for donors, alumni, and university partners.
• Prepare donor acknowledgments and stewardship communications.
• Maintain donor/prospect records in Lynx CRM with data integrity.
• Generate and analyze fundraising reports and dashboards.
• Monitor metrics and provide regular fundraising updates to leadership.
• Process financial transactions and assist with budget tracking.
• Coordinate donor cultivation events and executive events.
• Draft and edit development materials and meeting summaries.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Donor relations

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Lynx CRM

MS Office

Job description

The University of Arizona Foundation in Tucson is seeking a Development Assistant to provide advanced administrative, donor engagement, and reporting support to the Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer. The role coordinates executive schedules, donor interactions, travel, and meetings, ensuring smooth operations and superior service across departments.

Responsibilities include managing donor records in Lynx CRM, generating fundraising reports, assisting with budgeting, and