Development Coordinator - Central Major GIfts

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION•Ames, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Iowa State University Foundation is seeking an organized, collaborative professional to provide project management, administrative, and operational support to its central major gifts development team. The team develops and executes fundraising strategies to secure and steward private support for Iowa State University. Depending on qualifications and experience, the selected candidate may hold the title of Development Coordinator or Senior Development Coordinator. The role supports development officers with scheduling, travel, budgets, donor communications, gift acknowledgements, scholarship administration, donor-related events, customer relationship management data, and onboarding and training coordination. The position is based in Ames, Iowa, and may potentially be hybrid. Travel is listed as none.

Requirements

At least 5 years of work experience related to the employment area; education may be substituted for years of work experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptability, flexibility, and a self-directed approach.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software.
Ability to handle several activities simultaneously with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines and accuracy.
Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

Coordinate schedules, dates, and locations, and prepare materials for development officers’ stewardship activities and events.
Book travel in accordance with organizational policies.
Manage development officers’ travel budgets to ensure funds are available throughout the fiscal year.
Oversee disbursement voucher processing, expenditures, and expense reimbursement for development officers.
Work with the ISU Foundation communications team to create correspondence and personalized communications for donor needs.
Administer the unit’s gift acknowledgement and scholarship process, including communication and coordination with the dean’s office and development team.
Run reports, draft letters, and facilitate distribution to donors.
Partner with ISU Foundation events staff and collegiate staff to plan, organize, and implement donor-related events.
Enter data and monitor the accuracy of information in Ascend on Salesforce, and work with foundation colleagues to maintain updated donor and prospect information.
Coordinate training and onboarding schedules for newly hired development officers and provide periodic training updates.