Corporate & Foundation Program Coordinator

Corporate & Foundation Program Coordinator

The Corporate and Foundation Program Coordinator will provide key program support to the Corporate and Foundation Development team. This role will primarily focus on identifying new grant opportunities, monitoring compliance with existing grants, and preparing detailed, confidential financial reports to demonstrate compliance.

The individual in this position is expected to embrace KU Endowment's stated core values – collaboration, curiosity, empowerment, and excellence – and demonstrate support for them through professional interactions and activities.

Hybrid Work Environment:
Following the initial training period, this position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely for part of the week. However, the role requires multiple days per week on-site at our Lawrence, KS office to ensure effective collaboration, team engagement, and alignment with organizational goals.

What's a typical day look like?

• Oversees the grant reporting process, ensuring the timely submission of all required annual, semi-annual, and quarterly reports by coordinating with internal staff and University personnel.
• Manages a portfolio of non-major gift donors offering recurring open RFPs (annual, semi-annual, or quarterly) and collaborates with internal and University stakeholders to pursue these opportunities.
• Coordinates the prospecting and ongoing monitoring of corporations and foundations for specific projects using online research tools, in collaboration with the Corporate & Foundation Development (CFD) team, internal staff, and University personnel.
• Prepares correspondence, form letters, and complex reports, often involving non-standardized or sensitive information. Maintains a professional and courteous demeanor in all communications with donors, University faculty and staff, and external partners.
• Responds to phone calls and inquiries related to CFD activities and initiatives
• Works collaboratively with team members and cross-functional partners to achieve strategic goals and outcomes.
• Regular and reliable attendance is essential for this position.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

What's required to be considered?

• Bachelor's degree or a minimum of one to three years of administrative support experience, with demonstrated expertise in development support functions, including word processing, database management, and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Preferred experience in using research platforms (e.g., Instrumentl) to identify and analyze corporate and foundation funding opportunities. Experience in utilizing various database outlets (e.g., Instrumentl) to seek information as it relates to corporate & foundation research is also preferred.
• Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices is required, with a strong preference for experience within a post-secondary educational environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions is required.
• Must be proficient in English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic math and statistics.
• Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What separates the best from the rest?

• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment.
• Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), and with databases.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and set priorities with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with KU Endowment and the University of Kansas is preferred.
• Capacity to adapt quickly to major and minor changes in projects and outcomes.
• Ability to work as part of a team to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with board members, university partners, volunteers, and KU Endowment staff.

Physical Requirements:

• A valid driver's license.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety…