Donor Experience & Operations Specialist

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement in Nashville

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vanderbilt University in Nashville seeks a Development Coordinator for Donor Relations to serve as a strategic link across the Department of Development and Alumni Relations, ensuring data, systems, and insights strengthen donor relationships and drive results.

You will handle CRM data entry, stewardship, reporting, and process improvements while collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced academic environment.

Qualifications

• Three years of relevant donor relations or operations experience.
• Prefer at least three years of experience within higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal management skills and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Executes daily stewardship activities and fulfillment.
• Enters and maintains CRM data and records.
• Coordinates donor experiences and touchpoints.
• Documents workflows and supports cross-DAR coordination.
• Supports budgets and travel logistics as needed.

Skills

Donor relations

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

Database management

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Vanderbilt University in Nashville seeks a Development Coordinator for Donor Relations to serve as a strategic link across the Department of Development and Alumni Relations, ensuring data, systems, and insights strengthen donor relationships and drive results.

You will handle CRM data entry, stewardship, reporting, and process improvements while collaborating with teams, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining confidentiality in a fast-paced academic environment.