Development Coordinator

The Development Coordinator – is responsible for managing and implementing fundraising efforts to secure philanthropic support from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends of Drury University. Using best practices and supported by a strong research, analytics, and Advancement Services team, this position helps expand the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors supporting university-wide priorities and designated projects. The position serves as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or another unit, coordinating fundraising initiatives, gift development, sport-specific fundraising strategies, and donor stewardship in partnership with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement and the Director of Athletics.

This position also provides centralized coordination for corporate and foundation grant proposal development, grant application tracking, reporting requirements, corporate partnerships, and strategic fundraising initiatives supporting academic and institutional priorities. Regional travel is expected.

Job Description

The Development Coordinator – is responsible for managing and implementing fundraising efforts to secure philanthropic support from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends of Drury University. Using best practices and supported by a strong research, analytics, and Advancement Services team, this position helps expand the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors supporting university-wide priorities and designated projects. The position serves as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or another unit, coordinating fundraising initiatives, gift development, sport-specific fundraising strategies, and donor stewardship in partnership with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement and the Director of Athletics.

This position also provides centralized coordination for corporate and foundation grant proposal development, grant application tracking, reporting requirements, corporate partnerships, and strategic fundraising initiatives supporting academic and institutional priorities. Regional travel is expected.

This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects.
• Identify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward annual, major, endowment, and planned gifts.
• Prepare an annual portfolio plan in consultation with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement.
• Meet established performance metrics including donor visits, proposals, solicitations, stewardship contacts, and gift commitments.
• Prepare donor correspondence, proposals, contact reports, briefing materials, and stewardship communications.
• Maintain accurate records and activity reports within the University's constituent relationship management system.
• Participate in regular prospect review meetings and collaborate with colleagues on donor strategies.
• Serve as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or other unit as assigned regarding all philanthropic activities.
• Collaborate with the Director of Athletics, coaches, and Advancement leadership to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies for Athletics.
• Coordinate sport-specific fundraising efforts in collaboration with coaches while ensuring consistency with University Advancement policies and…