Development Coordinator

University of Notre Dame - Notre Dame, IN

Full-time

Hybrid - Notre Dame, IN

Educational Services

About the position

The Development Coordinator (DC) role at Notre Dame's University Relations Division is designed for individuals who thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment. This position focuses on enhancing relationships with donors and benefactors, supporting Regional Director fundraisers, and managing various operational tasks to secure significant financial contributions for the university. The role requires effective communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to the university's mission.

Responsibilities

• Enhance relationships with donors and benefactors by interacting directly with them in concert with Regional Director fundraisers.
• Identify, cultivate, and steward benefactors at targeted giving levels.
• Initiate documentation and track all stages of each gift.
• Maintain records and contact reports in the benefactor information system.
• Build profiles with historical information and philanthropic preferences, and participate in strategy creation and execution.
• Address donor needs and find timely solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with other Development Coordinators to optimize best practices in reporting and donor relations.
• Plan complex travel arrangements including air, hotel, car, and meal reservations.
• Prepare, track, and reconcile travel and expense reports.
• Manage expenditures & budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree + 2 years of professional experience or 4 years of professional office experience in lieu of degree considered.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively in writing, with complementary editing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to remain tactful in all situations.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Google (email, calendaring, docs and sheets).
• Ability and willingness to learn, use, seek, adapt, and adopt new technologies.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills are required to meet deadlines in this fast-paced environment.
• Mission-oriented toward the aims of the University.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree.
• Nonprofit experience.
• Fundraising operations experience.
• Corporate sales operations experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options to work remotely locally and in the office each week.