Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

Working under the supervision of the Chief Development Officer, the Development Coordinator provides operational, administrative, and pipeline support to the major gifts team, enabling gift officers to focus their time on frontline donor work. This role coordinates the moving parts of the development operation, including meeting and travel logistics, donor correspondence and follow-up, proposal and acknowledgment coordination, and accurate activity and moves-management records in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT.

RESPONSIBILITIES

35% Provides administrative and operational support to the Chief Development Officer and major gift officers, including meeting preparation, briefing materials, scheduling, travel, correspondence, and follow-up, and manages the development team's calendars, deadlines, and workflow.

25% Supports pipeline and moves management by entering and maintaining donor interactions, moves, proposals, and next steps in Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, running activity and pipeline reports, and supporting portfolio tracking in partnership with the Prospect Intelligence & Strategy Manager and the Advancement Data & Stewardship Manager.

20% Coordinates the preparation, routing, and tracking of proposals, gift agreements, acknowledgments, and stewardship touchpoints, and maintains related templates, records, and documentation.

15% Supports donor visits, cultivation and stewardship events, and development meetings in coordination with the Advancement Operations & Events Manager.

5% Produces periodic reports as required and performs other responsibilities as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the University and the Foundation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• One or more years of administrative, coordination, development, or customer-service experience
• Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to a high level of donor/customer service
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to learn and use donor database systems, including Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule, with the ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours for events

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in higher education advancement, nonprofit development, or fundraising
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT
• Familiarity with moves management and major-gift fundraising
• Knowledge of the New Orleans philanthropic community

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and LSU New Orleans;
• Names and contact information of three references;

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.