Donor Engagement & Advancement Projects Coordinator

HR Partners; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation is seeking an Advancement Projects Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, and membership activities from the Foundation Building office. The role coordinates major development projects, assists with campaigns, and maintains donor records with confidentiality and accuracy, reporting to the Chief of Staff.

Requires an associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred); strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Associates degree is required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in sales and/or customer service environment preferred.
• Knowledge of Washburn University preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including mail-merge in Word, PowerPoint presentations, and data manipulation in Excel; relational databases preferred.
• Ability to proofread and strong writing skills.
• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan and set priorities with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Acute attention to detail and good judgment; strong interpersonal skills.
• Reliable and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Organize and execute major development projects for the university, coordinating solicitations.
• Coordinate donor stewardship strategies and experiences for donors.
• Support annual giving campaigns, including Day of Giving.
• Liaise between Foundation and Board groups and assist with meetings and events.
• Support membership recruitment and stewardship campaigns.
• Manage daily credit card reports and cash deposits, and log deposits.
• Provide front desk coverage and greeting for visitors and callers.
• Maintain donor records and coordinate with data management.
• Prepare correspondence and reports, including non-standard data.
• Maintain confidential files and records with care.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Discretion

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Mail merge in Word

Excel data manipulation

Relational databases

Job description

Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation is seeking an Advancement Projects Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, and membership activities from the Foundation Building office. The role coordinates major development projects, assists with campaigns, and maintains donor records with confidentiality and accuracy, reporting to the Chief of Staff.

Requires an associate degree (Bachelor’s preferred); strong Microsoft Office skills, attention to detail, and the ability to