Development Business Operations Coordinator - Office of Charitable Gift Planning

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Development Business Operations Coordinator – Office of Charitable Gift Planning

The Development Business Operations Coordinator for the Office of Charitable Gift Planning plays a vital role in advancing the Texas A&M Foundation's philanthropic mission by supporting the operational, administrative, and donor engagement activities of the Charitable Gift Planning team. This position partners closely with charitable gift planning professionals, Foundation colleagues, university partners, donors, and professional advisors to ensure exceptional service, operational efficiency, and donor stewardship.

This position is based on site in College Station, providing opportunities for close collaboration with campus partners while supporting donor engagement efforts across Texas and beyond. The Development Business Operations Coordinator serves as a central point of coordination for departmental operations, donor communications, gift planning initiatives, stewardship efforts, financial processes, and strategic projects that help donors create lasting impact through their philanthropic investments.

We are passionate about helping donors achieve their charitable goals while creating transformational opportunities for Texas A&M University. Through charitable gift planning, donors can establish meaningful legacies that support students, faculty, research, and university programs for generations to come. At the Texas A&M Foundation, we strive to be the most trusted philanthropic partner to our university, our donors, and our team.

Are you ready to connect passions with purpose and make a meaningful impact?

As the Development Business Operations Coordinator – Office of Charitable Gift Planning, you will serve as a trusted operational partner supporting donor engagement efforts and departmental excellence. In this role, you will:

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Office of Charitable Gift Planning.
• Coordinate calendars, meetings, travel arrangements, and logistics for team members.
• Prepare presentations, donor materials, reports, correspondence, and meeting agendas.
• Maintain accurate donor and fundraising records within Salesforce and other Foundation systems.
• Support gift agreement preparation, financial processes, documentation, and record management.
• Coordinate donor stewardship activities, campus visits, events, and special projects.
• Respond to donor and campus partner inquiries while providing exceptional customer service.
• Collaborate with Foundation colleagues and university partners on communications, projects, and operational initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance departmental efficiency.

• Purpose:
  
  Help donors create meaningful philanthropic legacies that support students, faculty excellence, research, and the future of Texas A&M University.
• Competitive total compensation package with performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, identity protection, and more available at no cost to you.
• Retirement planning with a 17% employer contribution toward your retirement.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a mission-driven organization.
• Collaboration with a passionate team dedicated to supporting Texas A&M University’s future.
• Meaningful work that helps advance the impact of charitable gift planning and donor stewardship.

• Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in administration, operations, project management, donor services, fundraising support, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Texas A&M Foundation.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise…