Hybrid Development Coordinator for Arts & Alumni Engagement

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is recruiting a Senior Development Coordinator for Virginia Commonwealth University’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

You will support a broad range of administrative, logistical, and fundraising activities for designated colleges within VCUarts, ICA, and related units. You will coordinate travel, donor communications, proposals, events, and data entry to advance fundraising and alumni engagement, while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in customer service, donor relations, or other public-facing roles
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with scheduling and calendar management for large groups and for senior-level staff
• Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Google Suite
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekend events
• Ability to manage time, prioritize, multitask, and provide solutions
• Ability to manage budgets and project plans
• Strong customer service and communication with internal and external audiences
• Ability to navigate complex environments with multiple stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including calendars, travel planning, donor itineraries, preliminary research for proposals, drafting letters, and project management
• Provide travel, purchasing, and reimbursement assistance for fundraising staff
• Coordinate donor acknowledgment processes with personal and detailed letters
• Assist with logistics of events for VCUarts and the ICA
• Enter donor and event data into VCU donor database
• Support data integrity for donor information in philanthropy services
• Share and update contact and biographical information
• Assist with correspondence and reports for endowment donors
• Assemble development proposals for prospective donors
• Serve as initial point of contact for the office and escalate as needed
• Maintain confidentiality in sensitive issues
• Record meeting minutes and follow-up actions
• Draft topics for development team meetings and agendas
• Schedule volunteer and donor committee meetings and coordinate logistics
• Collaborate with finance, marketing, and faculty on development tasks
• Participate in trainings and share information with the team
• Contribute to team projects with collaboration
• Anticipate project needs within budget and deadlines
• Ensure compliance with DAR policies and deadlines
• Provide briefings to VCUarts and ICA leadership when appropriate

Skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Communication

Time management

Budget & project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Calendar

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Google Suite

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is recruiting a Senior Development Coordinator for Virginia Commonwealth University’s Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

You will support a broad range of administrative, logistical, and fundraising activities for designated colleges within VCUarts, ICA, and related units. You will coordinate travel, donor communications, proposals, events, and data entry to advance fundraising and alumni engagement, while maintaining confidentiality and