Donor Relations Coordinator
Primary Function: The Donor Relations Coordinator supports the Colleges annual fundraising and stewardship programs.
Administrative Responsibilities: - Participates in the planning and implementation of the annual fundraising and stewardship plan and provides direct support for elements of the plan.
- Coordinates direct mail appeals and stewardship mailings.
- Supports days of giving including assistance with preparation and implementation.
- Coordinates Panther Club membership renewal process.
- Coordinates donor acknowledgement process and ensures accurate and timely acknowledgement of donors.
- Maintains giving society coding.
- Coordinates installation of memorial gifts including trees benches and the Memorial Wall.
- Provides support for the stewardship of endowed and expendable funds including scholarship notifications and endowed fund activity reports.
- Supports advancement events as needed including occasional evening and weekend events.
- Acts as backup support for gift entry.
Supervisory Responsibilities: - Supervises student worker(s) for annual giving and stewardship.
Financial Responsibilities: - Submits check requisitions on behalf of annual giving and stewardship.
Other Responsibilities: - Promotes a positive image of Hanover College and represents the College in accordance with the Colleges mission principles and strategic plan.
- Supports the Colleges welcoming college environment.
- Performs/completes other projects and tasks assigned by the Vice President for Advancement.
Qualifications:
Education Certifications Training Experience - High school diploma required; some college preferred
- Blackbaud certification required (within six months of start date)
- Experience in an administrative support role required; experience in database management fundraising and/or higher education preferred
- Valid drivers license
Skills Competencies Abilities - Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite with emphasis on Word Excel and Outlook
- Detail oriented; highly developed organizational skills
- Discrete and professional
- Flexible
- Growth mindset
- Customer service
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Multitasking and time management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Knowledge of and commitment to the value of a liberal arts education
- Knowledge of philanthropy and philanthropic trends fundraising strategies and donor relations
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