Sr. Development Coordinator, Office of Principal Gifts

Inside Higher Ed

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A higher education institution in Baltimore is seeking a Sr. Development Coordinator to support Development and Alumni Relations. This role involves managing constituent inquiries, ensuring data accuracy in the donor database, and assisting in special events. The ideal candidate has at least five years of related experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers the chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to transforming philanthropic visions into impactful realities.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Five years of related experience preferred.
Additional education can substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as lead to triage internal and external constituent inquiries.
Work closely with team members to resolve constituent issues.
Ensure the accurate processing of contributions and maintaining donor database integrity.
Compile and analyze data and produce reports.
Assist with planning and executing special events.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or graduation equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Development Coordinator will provide multi-faceted support to Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) and work collaboratively and in consultation with other staff to ensure development programs, projects, and initiatives are fully supported. The Sr. Development Coordinator will contribute to projects and detailed reporting.

Join our dynamic and passionate team dedicated to transforming philanthropic vision into impactful realities. As a vital part of the Office of Principal Gifts' collaborative work environment, the Sr. Development Coordinator will engage with an energetic group of professionals committed to excellence in supporting principal gifts. This is not just a job; it's an incredible opportunity to make meaningful contributions while working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. You\'ll learn and grow every day, surrounded by a culture of support and innovation that makes your work both rewarding and fun. If you\'re ready to elevate your career and make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as lead to triage internal and external constituent inquiries.
Work closely with team members and leadership to promptly resolve any constituent issues.
Ensure the accurate processing of contributions and maintain the integrity of the donor database (CRM).
Review and ensure data quality. Triage issues to the team and leadership.
Compile and analyze data. Produce ad hoc and regular reports.
Assist team leadership with reporting and analysis of gift and pipeline-related data
Ensure successful prospect identification/pipeline building, portfolio management, and other processes for gift officer support.
Partner with the Director of Development (DOD)/team lead on work plan preparations and submissions.
Generate and manipulate templated and customized donor, prospect, and faculty reports.
Research and/or compile briefing materials and presentations.
Proofread and edit documents and office communications.
Assist with planning, executing, and evaluating special events. Staff events as assigned.
Coordinate project management (schedule meetings, create timelines, prepare agendas, and follow up on action items).
Represent the team on committees.
Submit travel reimbursements for business-related expenses using Concur.
Maintain and monitor the operating budget.
Provide back-up administrative support for team members.

Additional Responsibilities

Represent the Office of Principal Gifts, providing polished, service-oriented support to internal and external stakeholders while exercising sound judgment and discretion.
Contribute to prospect strategy development and other principal gifts initiatives, including Philanthropic Partnerships and Unaffiliated Friends efforts, by preparing meeting materials, capturing meeting notes, organizing next steps, tracking progress, and following up with partners to advance assigned deliverables.
Participate in the creation and review of leadership briefings, executive correspondence, and principal gift proposals of $5 million and greater, as needed, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with institutional priorities.
Support prospect management operations through data entry, status tracking, quality control, and coordination with OPG, RMPA and other teams as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
Five years related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications