Annual Gift Coordinator - Higher Ed. jobs in Missouri

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Position Summary:

The Annual Giving Coordinator coordinates the overall Thomas Jefferson Society and mid-level giving programs with a focus on membership acquisition, retention, and renewal. The Annual Giving Coordinator reports to the Charitable Giving Advisor.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Donor Cultivation and Stewardship

• Build relationships with existing mid-level donors and utilize moves management practices to increase support in the Thomas Jefferson Society
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward new mid-level donors and Thomas Jefferson Society members
• Identify high-capacity donors and transition relationship towards the major gift officers
• Conduct research to identify potential major donors and corporate partners to support annual giving initiatives.

Database Management

• Maintain accurate donor records and utilize fundraising software to track donations, analyze giving trends, and wealth screens
• Ensure accurate and timely donor interactions are entered into Altru

Communications

• Draft compelling fundraising appeals, acknowledgments, and stewardship materials to engage donors and demonstrate the impact of their support.
• Create sponsorship brochures for annual giving programs
• Ensures proper cultivation and stewardship for general members, including implementing communications tactics that steward relationships with new and at-risk members that fit into the overall Thomas Jefferson Society retention strategy and fundraising plan
• Works with graphic design and membership staff to design, print and digitize Thomas Jefferson Society materials.

Develop and Implement Annual Giving Strategies

• Design and execute strategies to increase annual donations from corporations for annual community and education programs.

Skills:

• 1-3 three years of experience in fundraising, development, or donor relations, preferably with a focus on annual giving.
• Commitment to providing exceptional visitor, donor, and internal customer service at all times in correspondence, on the telephone, and in person.
• Outstanding communication (oral and written), multi-tasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy as well as ability to multi-task and manage multiple objectives.
• Database experience (Altru preferred)
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information
• A willingness to work flexible hours is necessary, with ability to attend evening and weekend events.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled.

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