Coordinator, Annual Giving
University Of Denver - Denver, CO
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About the University of Denver The University of Denver (DU), a private university, is the oldest independent university in the Rocky Mountain region, with approximately 12,900 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. DU is classified as an R1: Doctoral University. At the University of Denver, we're doing higher education our way: authentic to the Rocky Mountain Wests confident optimism and pragmatic independence. It sets us apart. We're preparing young people to be the solutions in their own stories, empowering them to face uncertainty with confidence and uncommon sense. We're fiercely ambitious and forward-thinking, surpassing all expectations to redefine success and how to achieve it. And we're true to our mission as a top-tier private institution dedicated to making the world a better place - contributing to our communities and making positive change in the world. About DU Advancement The Denver Difference campaign is our most ambitious yet. It marks a dramatic shift in conventional thinking about what the university experience can and should be. DU is setting the bar with our approach to higher education, developing and preparing students to be successful in life in every way. The University of Denver is building an advancement enterprise that mirrors the excellence and innovation of our great institution. Inclusive of alumni relations, development, and student and alumni career services, DU Advancement is building and fostering a culture of deep engagement and philanthropy in support of our bold vision. The University of Denver and DU Advancement deeply value inclusive excellence, recognizing that its success depends on how well it values, engages, and includes the rich diversity of constituents. As a part of that effort, we are continuing to grow a team of inclusive, collaborative, inquisitive, innovative, ethical, and transparent advancement professionals who possess deep mutual respect for one another and for our share About Annual Giving The Annual Giving team resides under the Development team within Advancement and is responsible for filling and retaining a robust pipeline of donors. In partnership with central communication, stewardship and academic units, Annual Giving uses a multi-channel, strategically defined segmentation approach to soliciting gifts and communicating to a mass DU audience, utilizing data insights to grow and move donors along a continuum. The Annual Giving team values hard work, accountability, initiative, creativity, solution-oriented problem solving, and collaboration. Position Summary The University of Denver is seeking a talented professional to join our Advancement team as the Annual Giving Coordinator. The Annual Giving Coordinator is a part of the Development team within DU Advancement. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator assists with building a culture of philanthropy and generosity among University of Denver students, faculty, staff, recent graduates, and alumni. This position participates in crucial project management and data analysis for a multi-channel, donor-centric communications program, including Direct Mail, E-mail, Crowdfunding and other digital strategies to achieve a shared goal of $1.56 million. This employee must be a passionate ambassador and self-motivated professional for the University of Denver who is able to innovate in the field of philanthropy. Essential Functions This role is primarily responsible for working in collaboration with the Associate Director of Annual Giving and other members of the Annual Giving team to direct, manage, execute, and evaluate all student philanthropy and recent graduate giving initiatives and to support all special and signature campaigns staged by the Annual Giving team. Specifically: Administrative Support Serve as Associate Director of Annual Giving's point person for all exis ing and new solicitation campaigns by providing channel research as well as logistical planning to help achieve the shared goal of raising $1.56 million. This includes working with individuals and teams university-wide to facilitate logistics including but not limited to: campaign appropriate online giving tools, web resources, fund designation confirmation, appeal code requests, copyediting, creative proofing, vendor bidding, monthly reporting and data analysis, data hygiene, etc. There are at least four signature campaigns throughout the fiscal year that require this work. DU Student Foundation Supervisor Serve as Supervisor of the DU Student Foundation (DUSF). Provide leadership and guidance to two paid student employees, including but not limited to: strategic planning, event and meeting coordination, curation of educational and volunteer experiences, timekeeping, and mentorship. Project Management Lead project management for all signature campaigns and other Annual Giving special projects as assigned to ensure timely deliverables, budget adherence, and the successful launch of each campaign. Data Analysis Tracking and reporting: lead and execute monthly reporting, and other reporting by request, through accurate data collection for Annual Giving tracking purposes to measure against fiscal year goals and year-over-year progr
Created: 2024-09-23