Advancement Coordinator, College of Nursing
Advancement Coordinator, College of Nursing
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Job Description
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc (UTFI) invites applications and nominations to fill the position of Advancement Coordinator for the College of Nursing on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus. Reporting to the Senior Director of Advancement the Advancement Coordinator is responsible for supporting the College of Nursings (CON) advancement efforts with a focus on annual giving stewardship and event planning with a goal to move donors through the philanthropic continuum.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Annual Giving and Scholarship Award Process: Serve as the CON lead for Annual Giving efforts while collaborating with the Sr. Director of Advancement and UT Knoxvilles central Advancement Annual Giving team to set and achieve goals. Develop and grow the colleges Deans Circle (annual gifts to any CON fund of $1000 or more) and leadership annual donors ($1000 to $5000). This position introduces an opportunity for the right candidate to create a blueprint for a Vol Nursing Annual Giving Program and have ownership of its success.
Stewardship Gift Processing Data Management and Reporting: Executes comprehensive stewardship activities ensuring consistent donor gratitude through gift processing recordkeeping and regular reporting to leadership. A key function involves mastering UTFIs CRM platform (ACE) to improve data integrity by accurately recording and updating crucial constituent information. Furthermore this position collaborates with central stewardship and the Senior Director of Advancement to create impactful reports and unique engagement opportunities for major donors.
Event Management: Event planner for all fundraising and alumni/donor/prospect engagement events. These events may include a signature fundraising gala; tailgates; alumni and friends receptions. Event planning will include setting goals building a budget and guest list managing registrations and event communications securing auction items working with venues and other eventrelated duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
The candidate who fills the Advancement Coordinator position is required to have:
- Bachelors degree
- 1 year of professional work experience in either event planning sales or fundraising
- Superior organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex projects while consistently meeting deadlines
A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record is required due to travel responsibilities of the position. UTFI reserves the right to consider all appropriate circumstances. In general any significant driving offense less than 12 months old will eliminate the application from consideration for the position.
Preferred Education and Experience
In addition to meeting the required qualifications the preferred candidate will have:
- Higher education advancement fundraising experience
Application Process: Priority will be given to applications received on or before May 16 2025 via our DASH application system. Applications must include a completed candidate profile cover letter resume and contact information for three professional will not be contacted without explicit permission of the candidate.
When determining minimum qualifications only information entered into the candidate profile can be considered. Please ensure your candidate profile is completed in its entirety as it relates to qualifying education/work experience.
Questions about the search may be directed to .
Target Start Date: August 2025
Benefits: Recognized as a Top Employer by Knoxville Top Workplaces in 2022 and 2023 the Foundations greatest asset is our team. Foundation employees are eligible for a comprehensive suite of benefits that includes:
- Flexible work arrangements offering a hybrid schedule to most team members
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance plans
The Foundation:The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is a notforprofit 501(c)3 organization that serves as the preferred channel for private contributions benefiting students and faculty within the UT System. With a vision of being one of the topperforming advancement organizations in higher education UTFI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape across the University of Tennessee campuses.
About the College of Nursing
With a longstanding tradition of excellence in nursing education research and clinical practice we are proud to be a guiding force in healthcare education. We embrace innovation while honoring the values that have shaped our success. By offering cuttingedge academic programs supporting impactful research and forging strong community partnerships we prepare healthcare professionals who deliver highquality culturally responsive care in a diverse and everchanging world.
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About UT Knoxville
Our primary mission is to move forward the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate the citizens of the state of Tennessee the nation and the world. As the preeminent researchbased landgrant university in the state UT embodies the spirit of excellence in teaching research scholarship creative activity outreach and engagement attained by the nations finest public research institutions. Get to Know UTK
About Knoxville
Surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes and has a beautiful and walkable downtown active neighborhoods unique restaurants and a robust offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains Asheville Atlanta and Nashville. Brief video intro to Knoxville
The UT System: The University of Tennessee System is comprised of campuses at Knoxville Chattanooga Pulaski Martin and the Health Science Center at Memphis; the Institute of Agriculture; and the Institute for Public Service.
The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex pregnancy marital status sexual orientation gender identity age physical or mental disability genetic information veteran status and parental status or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
