Development Operations Coordinator – Donor Engagement

Nonprofit Connect; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri–Kansas City Foundation (UMKC Foundation) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for the School of Law Development team to provide senior administrative support, coordinate donor engagement, and manage fundraising operations.

You will handle calendar management, donor briefings, gift processing workflows with Ellucian Advance, and collaborate with marketing to communicate with donors and support leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience in administrative coordination or related field.
• Ability to manage complex priorities, exercise independent judgment, and support fundraising operations.
• Experience with donor portfolios, gift processing, and donor engagement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary administrative liaison for the School of Law Development team.
• Provide high‑level administrative support to senior development leadership, including calendar management and priority setting.
• Coordinate gift processing workflows, tracking, reconciliation support, and audit preparation.
• Support development officers with donor portfolios, briefings, and follow‑up actions.
• Coordinate donor engagement, events, communications, and donor recognition efforts.
• Develop donor profiles, visit materials, and strategic briefing documents for fundraising.
• Ensure integrity of the Ellucian Advance CRM for reporting and pipeline management.
• Serve as key contact for Law Foundation board members, coordinating meetings and materials.
• Prepare materials for donor visits and board/committee meetings with timely follow‑ups.
• Coordinate with marketing/communications to support development initiatives.
• Improve administrative processes to enhance development operations.
• Manage operational logistics including supplies, space, and events.

Skills

Donor relations

Event coordination

High level admin support

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ellucian Advance

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Missouri–Kansas City Foundation (UMKC Foundation) is seeking an Administrative Coordinator for the School of Law Development team to provide senior administrative support, coordinate donor engagement, and manage fundraising operations.

You will handle calendar management, donor briefings, gift processing workflows with Ellucian Advance, and collaborate with marketing to communicate with donors and support leadership.