Donor Relations & Alumni Programs Lead

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Association of Fundraising Professionals is seeking a Senior Advancement Coordinator to provide high-level administrative and project management support to the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement in Houston. The role handles scheduling, budgeting, donor communications, and alumni engagement tasks with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, Raiser's Edge experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 1 year of administrative experience.
• Fundraising or development experience preferred; familiarity with higher education is helpful.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Vice President and Office of Advancement, including scheduling, travel, expense reports, data entry, and filing.
• Track departmental budget and spending; create monthly budget reports and manage purchase orders, invoices, and vendor paperwork.
• Lead coordination of endowed fund and scholarship reporting; provide donors with timely updates on impact of their support.
• Track donor recognition efforts (naming opportunities, signage, recognition societies, honor rolls) for accuracy across platforms.
• Oversee milestone acknowledgments and timely distribution of personalized greetings to donors, alumni, and friends.
• Oversee selection, purchasing, and inventory of alumni gifts for stewardship and timely distribution.
• Maintain inventory of office supplies and coordinate deliveries; monitor Advancement emails and phones.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Raiser's Edge

MS Office

Job description

Association of Fundraising Professionals is seeking a Senior Advancement Coordinator to provide high-level administrative and project management support to the Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement in Houston. The role handles scheduling, budgeting, donor communications, and alumni engagement tasks with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The position requires strong MS Office skills, Raiser's Edge experience, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while