Development Operations Coordinator

Description:

Responsibility

• Manage development operations to enhance the fundraising activities in the Warner College of Natural Resources.
• Implement and maintain processes to support frontline fundraisers, the dean, and department heads in their donor interactions (write briefs, prepare materials, develop presentations, support proposal creation, new fund paperwork, gift and gift-in-kind transmittals, letters of intent, pledge forms, travel reports, and schedule meetings).
• Proficiency in the CRM system Advance. Input as well as compile and analyze data and information from the CRM donor database.
• Create donor profiles as needed to guide development staff, dean, and faculty members with their interactions with donors and prospects.
• Manages all scholarship administration and stewardship, including oversight of the annual scholarship celebration with donors, prospects and student recipients as well as notifying donors of their recipients, and more.
• Oversee integrity of donor data and gift fund management (create new funds; create and track fund agreements; create and track proposals; enter contact reports; handle all ad-hoc report requests; handle appeal code requests; and manage WCNR pipeline information in the Advance database).
• Ensure accurate processing of donor gifts in adherence with donor intent and University Advancement and Colorado State University Foundation policies AND manage the donor acknowledgment process.
• Facilitate the CSU naming process.
• Interpret University Advancement policies to faculty and staff within the academic units and centers, and support them in adhering to guidelines and best practices.
• Exemplify the Division’s commitment to inclusive excellence and demonstrates this in operational tasks.

  Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a project/office management role which may include customer-facing roles such as sales, marketing, non-profit management, or development.
• A demonstrated ability to engage and effectively communicate with diverse audiences and alumni
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and an affinity for learning new technology
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends