Coordinator, Annual Giving at University of Denver in Denver, Colorado

Job Description:

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 shared profession.



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 existing 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 progress.
• Analysis: help make data-informed decisions around student philanthropy, young alumni giving and other Annual Giving priority audiences to advance the growth of dollars and donors raised.

Platform Maintenance

• Manage intake and maintenance of all new and existing crowdfunding project requests, GiveCampus giving links, and maintaining the team information hub through Asana project management software and the shared file drive.

Continued Education

• Serve as Annual Giving point person for researching and attending Annual Giving, fundraising, student employment and other industry-related trainings, webinars and conferences to ensure our team is up-to-date on the latest trends.

University Citizenship

• Serve as an active and collaborative partner to all central and unit-based advancement functions and other campus colleagues to foster strategic, effective, and collaborative fundraising practices.
• Model "One DU" thinking

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Outstanding attention to detail and commitment to quality work product and interactions with team members
• Ability to think strategically, work well under pressure, and effectively manage details of several concurrent projects
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing circumstances and a commitment to continuous learning
• Commitment to self-driven time management and punctuality
• Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal, written and organizational skills
• Adept at problem-solving, critical thinking, and using judgment in situations that require sensitivity and tact
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with development staff and students
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of customer service skills
• Understanding of Microsoft Excel and data manipulation

Required Qualifications


We welcome applications from all candidates, including first-generation applicants and individuals from diverse backgrounds, such as veterans, those with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. If you meet the minimum requirements listed below and are enthusiastic about the work, we strongly encourage you to apply.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience (Veterans with equivalent combination of military certification/education and experience may substitute for the degree qualification)
• 2 years of professional work experience in an administrative or other relevant role

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in higher education or similarly complex non-profit environment
• Hands-on experience with student campaigns, crowdfunding, time-limited campaigns, or peer-to-peer fundraising
• Experience working with volunteer boards or committees
• Project management experience
• Experience in student and/or young alumni programming
• Annual giving experience and/or marketing experience

Working Environment

• Standard open office environment
• Noise level is quiet to moderate

Physical Activities

• Ability to use a computer for an extended period
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; some nights and weekends as required. Eligible for hybrid work.


Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 11, 2024.



Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.


Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is 7.



Hourly Range:

The hourly range for the position is $24.50-$27.10.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.


Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.


Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non-Discrimination-Statement.


All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.




Advertised: September 10, 2024
Applications close: October 11, 2024 Apply Now