Advancement Coordinator

Job Description: Wittenberg is seeking an Advancement Coordinator. The Advancement Coordinator serves as an integral part of the fundraising team at Wittenberg University and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Advancement. In collaboration with colleagues, the Advancement Coordinator focuses on foundational development elements necessary to support Wittenberg's current $100 million comprehensive campaign and all fundraising/engagement endeavors. Specifically, the Advancement Coordinator is responsible for giving programs that include reunion giving, affinity giving, diverse fundraising initiatives, customer service, cultivation and solicitation outreach and project management as assigned. This position performs a variety of administrative and management support tasks. This is a full-time, exempt-level position. Essential functions include, but are not limited to: Work with VP and AVP and other development staff to identify advancement opportunities and maximize solicitation potential. Manage volunteers and cross-campus partnerships relating to affinity, reunion and diverse initiatives fundraising. Advance relationships with assigned prospects and current donors related to Leadership Annual Giving with annual fundraising/moves goals. Portfolio - Leadership Annual Giving to Major Gifts: Research gift inquiries, track gifts, research pledges and payment, help manage endowment inquiries for portfolio. Coordinate efforts between units/departments and Advancement to maximize productivity through cross-campus fundraising opportunities. Coordinate #GivingTuesday campaign under direction of advancement leadership and serve as Commit to Witt campus liaison. Assist with annual giving programming and campus stewardship (reporting/outreach) with departments/units. Serve as contact in coordinating between campus partners for ongoing partnerships (i.e. Career Services, Admissions). Assist AVP with developing, documenting and implementing strategy for units. Coordinate schedules and calendars of unit specific appeals with larger campaign appeals. Assist in recruitment and training of volunteers as needed. Analyze and act to improve the success and growth of affinity and reunion programming. Communicate with donors in person and through print and electronic channels to promote engagement and giving opportunities. Assist in fulfillment of broader objectives established by AVP/VP. Perform other relevant duties as assigned such as special projects, programs, and developmental activities. Requirements: Candidates must have: A bachelor's degree is required. 1 - 3 years of higher education advancement experience or its equivalent. Higher Education advancement experience is strongly preferred. A combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. Must demonstrate experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and organize and execute assignments. Demonstration of strong writing and reporting skills, time management presentation skills, and strong verbal communication required. Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and PowerPoint). Ability to remain stationary for more than 50% of the work day. Ability to traverse oneself inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Ability to operate a computer and other office machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer for more than 90% of the day. Ability to exchange accurate information in group settings and the ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand. Some evening and weekend work is required. Apply View All Jobs Wittenberg University