Department: Office of Advancement

Reports To: Stewardship Manager

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing the Office of Advancement with administrative and operational support in the following areas: stewardship, donor relations, and other University’s fundraising initiatives that the Stewardship Manager supports.

Essential Responsibilities:

Donor Relations and Stewardship

• Provide support for stewardship programs and initiatives
• Assist in planning and execution of stewardship and donor cultivation events, as well as special and signature events support

• Work collaboratively with Stewardship Manager and other Advancement Team members to provide support for Giving Society communications and stewardship
• Prepare and execute communication to donor constituencies
• Provide support for donor requests and inquiries

Fundraising Initiatives

• Prepare reports, metrics, charts, illustrations as it relates to donors and giving information
• Assist with meeting preparation for active fundraising initiatives

Administrative Support for the Office of Advancement

• Support the Office of Advancement, which may include meeting preparation, material preparation, room set-up, recording meeting minutes, follow up work, correspondence
• Provide support for social media strategy, content development, and execution
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with and references that affirm accuracy and attention to detail, including the ability to prioritize and work independently as well as collaboratively, responsibly, and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and written skills.
• Familiarity with fundraising is desirable.
• Ability to apply an ethical code and good judgment, and to handle confidential materials and situations with highest sensitivity and discretion.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office as well as an ability to use electronic databases and conduct sophisticated internet-based research. Raiser’s Edge experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and trends
• Creative and flexible research skills with ability to analyze, interpret, summarize and present information effectively.
• Personal commitment to North Park’s mission of Christian higher education.

Effective Date: August 2021

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts the supervisor’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.