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Part-time Coordinator, Parent & Family Giving

Employer
University of Denver
Location
USA, Colorado, Denver
Salary
Negotiable

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Administrative Jobs
Institutional & Business Affairs, Alumni Relations & Development
Position Type
Alt-Ac & Post-Ac
Employment Type
Part Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details


Position Summary

The Part-Time Parent & Family Giving Coordinator provides high-level support for the Office of Parent & Family Giving (PFG). The Coordinator provides support for the fundraising efforts of the front-line staff, as well as meeting planning and preparation, coordination with the advancement events and stewardship teams, and various administrative responsibilities.

This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Essential Functions

Fundraising Support

  • Support the Executive Director in conducting prospect / donor outreach and follow up
  • Manage stock of printed materials required for donor visits
  • Partner with the vice chancellors staff to prioritize top parent visits as part of leadership travel planning

Parent Leadership Council Support

  • Track PLC vetting and invitations throughout the year
  • Maintain PLC membership list, track giving commitments and collections
  • Coordinate logistics for PLC meetings (drafting agenda, managing RSVPs, printing materials, booking space and catering, lining up guests, coordinating VIP experiences, etc.)
  • Attend PLC meetings to take the minutes and manage follow-up tasks

Communications & Experiences

  • Draft/coordinate correspondence on behalf of Advancement / PFG leadership as well as PLC Chairs.
  • Coordinate the timely execution of tasks related to PFG events - this will include deep partnership with Advancement Events
  • Coordinate the timely execution of tasks related to gift acknowledgements, donor gifts, event giveaways, birthday greetings, annual report, and top donor reports - this will include deep partnership with Donor Relations and Stewardship
  • Maintain the general Family Giving email account by providing timely and accurate correspondence and follow up to constituents.
  • Prepare all leadership briefings and bios related to PFG events and meetings
  • Coordinate and order DU-branded items to support events or stewardship touches in line with University standards.

Data Management and Administrative

  • Manage all aspects of data related to incoming students, student standing, and graduation
  • Ensure regular Piosphere updates related to tier ratings, cohort codes, and outreach contact reports
  • Provide support for leadership updates on top parents as needed
  • Participate in enhanced research for the incoming cohort
  • Participate in annual presentations to advancement colleagues
  • Prepare travel itineraries and expense reports for the Executive Director

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and organizational skills
  • Knowledge of database software and online communications platforms as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Customer service centric mindset; ability to be very flexible and adapt to change as well as work with diverse audiences
  • Must be able to manage time well, particularly while managing competing priorities
  • Must be able to work independently and as a part of a group
  • Willingness to take initiative, keep a positive attitude, and maintain a professional demeanor
  • Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and using judgment in situations that that require sensitivity and tact
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all donor, alumni, parent, student, and faculty information
  • Ability to contribute to team success and model "One DU" leadership

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 1 year of professional administrative experience in a non-profit, sales, or education setting.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree.
  • Experience working at a University or non-profit in a fundraising or engagement capacity.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Publisher and InDesign.

Work Schedule

  • Part-time, 20 hours per week, varies.
  • Occasional evenings and weekends as required

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) July 5, 2019

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Pay

The pay for this position is $18.00-$20.00 hourly

Please include the following documents with your application:

  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Organization

Founded in 1864—just a few years after the city of Denver itself was founded—the University of Denver is one of the country's premier private universities.

The University's 125-acre campus, a few miles south of downtown Denver, is home to more than 11,500 students hailing from all regions of the United States and 83 other countries.

The University offers:

Regardless of what they study, University of Denver students embark on a personal educational journey that helps them find and follow their individual purpose.

Collaborative, Experiential Learning

Our students work closely with faculty, peers and members of the community on projects, research and fieldwork. They cross disciplines to discover new perspectives and approaches to problem solving.

In and out of the classroom, our students learn by doing, whether they're collecting data in the field or putting theory into practice in a clinical setting.

The University of Denver Culture

Across the University of Denver’s many divisions, departments, and offices, supervisors are searching for new employees who strive to excel and innovate, prize integrity, and who value the opportunity to engage with the community.  The University is always looking for creative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners who want to know more and do more.

At the University of Denver, our culture is steeped in ethics and social responsibility. As a result, our faculty and students represent a wide array of perspectives and enjoy the healthy dialogue that grows out of diversity. University of Maryland, Baltimore

For all their differences, the members of our community are united by a common purpose: They're determined to confront society's most pressing challenges—everything from world health and the global economy to access to education.

Company info
Website
Telephone
3038717770
Location
2199 S. University Blvd.
Denver
Colorado
80210
US

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