Philanthropic Strategy Coordinator - Donor Engagement & Ops

UNKNOWN; Missouri; On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days & holidays

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass

Tuition assistance

Job summary

WashU’s University Advancement is seeking an Advancement Coordinator within the Philanthropic Strategy Team. The role provides operational and administrative support to school- or initiative-focused teams, managing dashboards, tracking tasks, and coordinating leadership travel logistics and donor materials.

You will prepare briefing materials for prospect strategy execution and facilitate post-meeting follow-up steps, reporting to the Senior Manager of Support Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support focused on the unit's top prospects and dean’s portfolio.
• Review and facilitate support for active and planned philanthropic proposals.
• Manage and update dashboards; track and coordinate task execution.
• Organize and attend internal meetings with territory gift officers to strategize travel for the dean.
• Coordinate donor meeting logistics and post-meeting follow up steps.
• Maintain reporting documents for dean visits and prospect briefs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Professional etiquette

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

Qualtrics

Database Software

Job description

WashU’s University Advancement is seeking an Advancement Coordinator within the Philanthropic Strategy Team. The role provides operational and administrative support to school- or initiative-focused teams, managing dashboards, tracking tasks, and coordinating leadership travel logistics and donor materials.

You will prepare briefing materials for prospect strategy execution and facilitate post-meeting follow-up steps, reporting to the Senior Manager of Support Services.