Donor Relations Specialist (6157)

FRIENDS UNIVERSITY•Wichita, KS

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About The Position

Friends University is seeking to fill the Donor Relations Specialist position in Wichita Kansas. The Donor Relations Specialist supports the Advancement team by coordinating donor relations, stewardship activities, prospect research, and donor meeting logistics. This position ensures meaningful donor engagement through timely acknowledgments, accurate tracking of donor interactions, and maintaining up-to-date records in the donor database. The specialist also conducts prospect research, prepares reports to inform fundraising strategies, and schedules donor meetings for fundraising staff. This role is essential to the efficient operation of the Advancement office and to strengthening relationships with Friends University’s donors and supporters. Normal work hours are 8 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend hours are required. Attendance at select university events is expected. Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence). The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Qualifications

Requirements

Two to five years working knowledge of fundraising principles, donor stewardship best practices, and moves management.
Understanding of prospect research methods, including basic wealth screening, affinity analysis, and data interpretation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create professional, donor-centered correspondence and reports.
Proficiency in donor database/CRM systems and reporting tools; ability to enter, retrieve, analyze, and interpret data accurately.
Experience working in a higher education environment.
Bachelor’s degree is required.
Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
Analytical skills to evaluate donor data, identify trends, and support strategic outreach efforts.