Donor Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation is seeking a Development Coordinator to support Gift Officers and leadership in donor relations, proposals, events, and research. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams, meticulous record-keeping in Raiser's Edge, and efficient administration to advance fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include calendar management, travel coordination, donor communications, and preparing reports and proposals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 1–3 years related experience, or a high school diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years related professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Requirements: Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 2-4 years related work experience; exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills; highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage diverse audiences and represent the MUSC Foundation professionally.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; development database experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Gift Officers including managing calendars and coordinating communications.
• Coordinate fundraising initiatives with physicians, department admins, and Foundation staff.
• Travel arrangements, itineraries, and expense processing.
• Support fundraising operations using Raiser's Edge and other Foundation systems.
• Prepare agendas, materials, and room reservations for meetings.
• Assist with donor proposals, briefing materials, and fundraising reports.
• Assist with planning donor events, tours, and stewardship activities.
• Maintain donor and prospect records and generate reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma with related experience

Tools

Raiser's Edge

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management tools

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina Foundation is seeking a Development Coordinator to support Gift Officers and leadership in donor relations, proposals, events, and research. This role emphasizes collaboration across teams, meticulous record-keeping in Raiser's Edge, and efficient administration to advance fundraising goals.

Responsibilities include calendar management, travel coordination, donor communications, and preparing reports and proposals.