Development Coordinator, Shidler College of Business

The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System and is contracted by the Board of Regents to be the sole provider of fundraising and alumni services. In addition to fundraising, the Foundation manages more than 7000 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students.

The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the UH Foundation works closely with these organizations, as well as with others in the community, exclusively for the benefit of the university.

To inspire giving and partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi by fostering UH pride and passion among donors, alumni and the community.

To unite donors' passions with the University of Hawaiʻi's aspirations by raising philanthropic support and managing private investments to benefit UH, the people of Hawaiʻi and our future generations.

Our values shape our relationships and guide our thinking and actions. By living our values, we build trust with our fellow employees, our donors, the university and the broader community.

The Development Coordinator is a key member of the University of Hawai‘i Foundation (UH Foundation) Development Team, primarily focused on providing administrative and project support for the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa Shidler College of Business.

Director of Development, UH Mānoa

• Shidler College of Business, UH Mānoa

• Donors and Development Support (100%)
• Donors and Development Support:
  • Organize and facilitate meetings, schedule and coordinate dates, times, venues, attendance, agenda, and facilities, compile briefings or takes notes when necessary and provide administrative support and follow-up on matters arising from internal, external and donor meetings.
  • Assist with prospective donor portfolios for the Shidler Development Team.
  • Enter information into the fundraising system, which includes but is not limited to proposals, contact reports, strategy and next steps.
  • Coordinate travel schedules, make travel arrangements, and prepare travel briefings for UH Foundation and unit leadership.
  • Prepare materials for presentations and briefings on top level prospects and donors for UH Foundation and unit leadership.
  • Assist with opening new accounts, processing account and transfer paperwork, pulling reports and assist with bankcard and reimbursement processes.
  • Research, draft, and edit written communications that may include briefing materials for meetings and events, proposals, reports, and correspondence. Gather, assemble and refine material and data required for correspondence, memorandums, reports, or other material.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad constituency inside and outside the Foundation and University of Hawai‘i System. Represent the Foundation in a positive manner internally, to the University, and to the community.
  • Communicate in writing and/or verbally with high profile internal and external contingents, including University and UH Foundation leadership, donors, and supporters.
  • Relay and resolve routine telephone inquiries, establish and maintain records.
  • Assist in implementing and improving internal processes, as well as promote and strengthen inter‑department UHF/UH relationships.
  • Regularly deal with diverse matters requiring a broad knowledge of the Foundation’s organizational…