Annual Giving Volunteer Coordinator

University of Dayton, Ohio•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Annual Giving Volunteer Coordinator builds relationships, generates interest, and connects donors with their passions to attract funding for University of Dayton scholarships, experiential learning, and faculty-led innovative programming. The position directly manages volunteer peer-to-peer ambassadors (P2P) and supports other volunteer groups using a peer outreach strategy through the volunteer management system (VMS). The coordinator trains and supports ambassadors, fosters a culture of philanthropy, and keeps volunteers informed about university initiatives, engagement events, and projects. The coordinator also provides training and technical support to other volunteer managers using the VMS and helps them develop strategic outreach plans. Working under the general direction of and reporting to the Director of Annual Giving and New Donor Initiatives, the coordinator works with alumni, parents, volunteers, and other constituent groups to advance annual giving and engagement. The role supports campaigns and initiatives including UD's Day of Giving, calendar-year-end and fiscal-year-end efforts, key university projects, and the Faculty and Staff giving campaign.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong writing skills, including the ability to produce solicitation- and stewardship-focused marketing and communication materials.
Experience with the volunteer journey through management, training, or service.
Proficiency in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office.
Experience managing multiple complex tasks and projects concurrently.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to conduct assessments, analyze data, and produce reports.
Experience in higher education in annual giving, alumni relations, fundraising, volunteer management, or related fields.
Previous experience as a volunteer manager and/or reunion fundraising coordinator.
Working knowledge of fundraising principles and the ability and desire to reach aggressive goals.
Strong knowledge of volunteer management and a proven ability to manage and train volunteers.
Experience using GiveCampus and/or another volunteer management system.
Experience with advancement-related databases such as Salesforce and/or Affinaquest.
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of individuals.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions or recommendations.
Creativity and the ability to develop goals and giving strategies for peer-to-peer volunteer ambassadors.
A high level of independence and the ability to work effectively and successfully with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Maintain a portfolio of volunteer peer-to-peer ambassadors, with a focus on developing and enhancing alumni and parent relationships with the University of Dayton.
Provide ambassador volunteers with clear instructions, tools, and ongoing support to share engagement content and solicit and close annual giving gifts.
Organize peer-to-peer campaigns and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly activity through the volunteer management system.
Benchmark, measure, and report on peer-to-peer ambassadors and volunteer groups.
Collaborate with Alumni Relations to identify and recruit peer-to-peer ambassadors, using regional community and university-wide engagement opportunities for outreach.
Collaborate on strategy and provide support for additional university volunteer groups as assigned by the supervisor.
Develop and implement strategic plans to maximize dollars raised and participation in UD's Day of Giving, calendar-year-end initiatives, fiscal-year-end initiatives, and key university projects.
Work directly with constituent groups to communicate financial need and the impact of giving in relation to annual giving goals.
Assist with the annual Faculty and Staff giving campaign.
Train and provide technical support to other volunteer managers using the volunteer management system and assist with strategic outreach plans.