Senior Project Manager Advancement
About The Position
Grand Canyon University (GCU) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to identify, develop, and secure gift and sponsorship opportunities. This role involves maintaining positive internal and external relationships, supporting the division in managing donor relationships, and ensuring contributions are acknowledged and recognized. Responsibilities include planning and executing engagement activities to enhance the donor experience, foster loyalty, and encourage ongoing support. The position also requires managing internal relationships and overseeing the division's day-to-day operations, assisting in managing projects and daily activities to enhance department productivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
- Project Management Experience
- Proven experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines and stakeholders.
- Strong background in event planning and donor engagement initiatives.
- Experience leading teams, including student workers and part-time staff.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage relationships at all organizational levels.
- Must pass Background Investigation
- Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with donor databases and CRM systems, such as Virtuous, Salesforce, or similar platforms preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the GCU Advancement team to support all endeavors associated with managing prospect and donor relationships.
- Provide support functions to all of GCU Advancement to ensure day to day operations are managed effectively and efficiently.
- Assist in managing projects and day to day activities that enhance productivity within the department.
- Collaborate and deliver on activation items for university partnerships.
- Participates in other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- a 401K savings plan
- Generous time off plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
- Free covered parking
- Education Tuition Discount Program
- Free on-site gyms on campus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
