Development Coordinator

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

The Development Coordinator supports the fundraising and stewardship efforts of the Murrow College of Communication (MCC), including Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB). This position coordinates and implements annual stewardship, annual giving, and donor-related activities, serving as a liaison between MCC and the WSU Foundation. Responsibilities include managing donor stewardship programs, executing annual giving strategies, planning special events, maintaining accurate records, and providing administrative support. The role requires independent judgment, initiative, and a high level of confidentiality while collaborating with college leadership, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, development, or administrative support.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven record of demonstrating proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word, including the ability to create and manage complex spreadsheets, reports, and professional documents.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education or nonprofit fundraising.
• Experience with CRM systems, similar donor database systems or programs (e.g., Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce).
• Event planning experience.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Basic financial knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Managing donor stewardship programs
• Executing annual giving strategies
• Planning special events
• Maintaining accurate records
• Providing administrative support

Benefits

• WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees