Philanthropy Coordinator-OASIS

Oasis is a national nonprofit organization based in St. Louis, dedicated to enriching the lives of adults aged 50 and older through lifelong learning, health and wellness programs, and meaningful community engagement. For more than 40 years, Oasis has been a leader in reducing social isolation and fostering connection by offering dynamic classes and activities—from arts and history to technology, fitness, current events, and volunteer opportunities.

With seven locations and a presence in over 200 communities across 47 states, Oasis works in partnership with more than 800 organizations nationwide. Our national office, St. Louis Oasis, not only delivers high‑impact programs locally but also provides strategic and operational support to Oasis Centers across the country. Joining the Oasis team means being part of a mission‑driven organization that is redefining aging—empowering older adults to stay curious, active, and connected.

St. Louis Oasis seeks a strategic and mission‑driven Philanthropy Coordinator to support the development team and serve as a critical link between organizational strategy and day‑to‑day execution. The Philanthropy Coordinator will oversee direct mail appeals, manage the Donor Perfect database, and ensure timely acknowledgement of donors. This position also provides support and guidance to the Oasis national network, to help them meet their fundraising goals.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The OASIS Institute is a national not‑for‑profit organization that provides programs in 27 U.S. cities to enrich the lives of adults, age 50‑plus through lifelong learning, health and wellness, ;and civic engagement opportunities.

Provides support to members of the team, working closely will all team members to advance the mission of the department. The coordinator will have excellent organizational skills and superb attention to detail. This individual will have a strong customer service orientation and will assist team members in meeting the needs and expectations of donors and board members. The coordinator will demonstrate a positive attitude, a solution orientation and a team‑spirited style of administrative support, which will foster the overall growth of the Foundation.

• Support gift officers with their portfolios by managing correspondence and donor records of these caseloads. Assist with tracking, qualifying and reporting.
• Manage the cultivation/stewardship plan for each donor and assist gift officers with tracking and scheduling of next steps with each donor including visits, planned proposals, etc. Assist with identifying prospect and upgrade targets.
• Secure all appropriate project information, proposals, and impact reports for gift officers to use during donor visits.
• Schedule donor visit appointments via phone and e-mail. Maintain up‑to‑date donor information and progress within the database while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Support the team administratively including creating reports to reflect gift officer activity and performance, managing departmental calendars, and assisting with expense reports..

• Bachelor's Degree