Grants and Database Coordinator Job Brownwood area,Texas USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Grants And Database Coordinator

Develop and expand new and current relationships with foundations and corporate giving programs on behalf of the university, and manage the donor database. The Grants Coordinator will research potential funding sources (foundations and corporate giving programs) that appear to be a good fit with the mission, vision, and strategic initiatives of the university. The geographic focus on this position will be Texas funding sources, and will also include funding sources that are national in scope.

The Database Coordinator will maintain integrity within the database, prepare weekly gift and donor reports, update the development report, manage lists and event registration, and log the mail in the daily ledger. The Grants and Database Coordinator will report directly to the Vice President for Advancement.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned by the Vice President for Advancement.

Grants Coordinator

Maximize foundation and corporate giving program donations to the university

Work with university departments to understand the various needs of the university (academics, student life, athletics, campus improvements, endowments, scholarships, etc.) to be able to assist with the identification and solicitation of appropriate funding sources

Manage the tracking system (Monday work management) for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship (donor recognition and reporting) for previous, current, and new funding sources with foundations and corporations

Ensure that the reporting guidelines required by each foundation/corporation are fulfilled in a timely fashion

Develop, edit, and proofread funding proposals, appeals, and other written communications for the Advancement and Alumni Relations offices

Database Coordinator

Manage and update the donor database for constituent information

Prepare weekly reports as assigned, including but not limited to:
Gifts Given, First Time Donors, and the Development Report

Manage, review, and process list requests and event registration across all departments for cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors and alumni

Coordinate mail pick-up and log gifts to the daily ledger with supervision to ensure accurate processing of donor gifts

Supervise and advise one student worker assigned to the Grants and Database Coordinator.

Competencies

Modeling Christian Faith
- Must be committed to modeling the Christian faith; displays a proven record of modeling the Christian faith in business operations, management roles, customer service functions, and interactions with others; is committed to continuing to model Christian faith in a manner consistent with the University's mission Statement and core values

Analytical
- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures

Problem Solving
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well problem solving as part of a group; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

Project Management
- Develops effective project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; and manages project team activities effectively

Technical Skills
- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills continuously; shares expertise with others

Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional situations effectively; solicits feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance promptly and effectively; meets the commitments they make to others

Oral Communication
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates effective group presentation skills; participates actively in meetings

Written Communication
- Writes clearly and informatively; edits his or her work for correct spelling and grammar; varies his or her writing style as needed;…