Development Data and Communications Coordinator
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Job Location:
Spartanburg, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary:
The Development Data and Communications Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the fundraising alumni relations and advancement efforts of Spartanburg Methodist College. This position is responsible for managing and maintaining the Development Offices database coordinating data integrity and reporting and designing and executing communications and marketing plans for fundraising initiatives and special events. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the development team and campus partners while independently managing multiple projects and deadlines.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Database Management & Reporting
Manage andmaintainthe departments donor and alumni database (Raisers Edge) ensuring accuracy consistency and completeness of records.
Update constituent records including address changes employment updates contact reports and deceased notifications.
Ensure alumni and graduate records are importedcorrectlyand demographic dataremainscurrent.
Generate routine and ad hoc reports to support fundraising alumni engagement and administrative needs.
Assistin data cleanup projects and ensure best practices for data entry and stewardship.
Communications & Marketing
Design and implement comprehensive marketing and communications plans for major fundraising efforts and institutional events.
Create and manage email campaigns social media content and print materials in coordination with Advancement and campus partners.
Ensure messaging istimelyaccurate and aligned with the Colleges brand and fundraising goals.
Event Coordination & Fundraising Support
Coordinate event communications including save-the-dates invitations RSVP tracking and related materials.
After training manage event-specific fundraising software including:
Uploading and managing silent auction items
Overseeing ticket sales and sponsorships
Supporting live auction execution
Finalizing post-event receipting and donor acknowledgements
Provide administrative and logistical support before during and after fundraising events.
Collaboration & Communication
Work effectively as part of a collaborative development team while managing independent responsibilities.
Communicate professionally with alumni donors vendors faculty staff and community partners via phone email text and in person.
Assistwithadditionaladvancement-related projects as assigned
Working Conditions:
This work is normally performed in an office environment and will require significant contact with faculty staff alumni donors and other community members. The work will include events on and off campus. Must be able to drive to off-site locations. Occasionally this position may require overnight travel.
Physical Requirements:
- Light physical exertion. Normally seated standing or walking at will. Periodic handling of parcels or supplies.
- The incumbent may be required to lift materials up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to access office files.
- Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.
- Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer monitor in hand written form and printed on paper.
- Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Education and Experience:
- Development recruiting or sales experience preferred
- SMC alumnus a plus but not required
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication required
About the College: Founded in 1911 Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution the college launched its first bachelors degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly adding new programs and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today the colleges emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelors degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.
Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex age national or ethnic origin disability veteran status sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting hiring and promotion of faculty and staff members.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federalE-Verify program.
SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Fundraising
- Microsoft Publisher
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Event Planning
- Salesforce
- LMS
- Administrative Experience
- Grant Writing
- Economic Development
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, non-profit college offering associate degree and bachelor's degree programs on-campus and online. It was founded in 1911 as one the country's first work-study colleges and is open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds.
