Development Data and Communications Coordinator

Spartanburg Methodist College•Spartanburg, SC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Development Data and Communications Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the fundraising, alumni relations, and advancement efforts of Spartanburg Methodist College. This position is responsible for managing and maintaining the Development Office’s database, coordinating data integrity and reporting, and designing and executing communications and marketing plans for fundraising initiatives and special events. The Coordinator works collaboratively with the development team and campus partners while independently managing multiple projects and deadlines.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication required

Nice To Haves

Development, recruiting or sales experience preferred
SMC alumnus a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain the department’s donor and alumni database (Raiser’s Edge), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness of records.
Update constituent records including address changes, employment updates, contact reports, and deceased notifications.
Ensure alumni and graduate records are imported correctly and demographic data remains current.
Generate routine and ad hoc reports to support fundraising, alumni engagement, and administrative needs.
Assist in data cleanup projects and ensure best practices for data entry and stewardship.
Design and implement comprehensive marketing and communications plans for major fundraising efforts and institutional events.
Create and manage email campaigns, social media content, and print materials in coordination with Advancement and campus partners.
Ensure messaging is timely, accurate, and aligned with the College’s brand and fundraising goals.
Coordinate event communications including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVP tracking, and related materials.
After training, manage event-specific fundraising software, including:
Uploading and managing silent auction items
Overseeing ticket sales and sponsorships
Supporting live auction execution
Finalizing post-event receipting and donor acknowledgements
Provide administrative and logistical support before, during, and after fundraising events.
Work effectively as part of a collaborative development team while managing independent responsibilities.
Communicate professionally with alumni, donors, vendors, faculty, staff, and community partners via phone, email, text, and in person.
Assist with additional advancement-related projects as assigned