Development Coordinator

Job Details

Job Location:

5666 E 81ST ST - TULSA, OK 74137

Job Category:
Admin - Clerical

Holland Hall was established in 1922 and currently serves approximately 1,000 preK through 12th grade students in a coeducational setting. An Episcopal school distinguished by an excellent academic program and a student-centered environment emphasizing a holistic approach to education, we strive to provide a challenging, comprehensive educational experience grounded in a rigorous liberal arts college preparatory curriculum that promotes critical thinking and life‑long learning.

We seek to foster in each student a strong moral foundation and a deep sense of social responsibility. The Holland Hall community welcomes students of diverse racial, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

Holland Hall seeks a full‑time Development Coordinator. This role is an integral part of the Advancement department and reports to the Director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving. The Advancement department is responsible for creating a culture of philanthropy and spearheading constituent engagement, and securing philanthropic support for the school; activities include identifying and cultivating prospective donors, soliciting prospects, deepening engagement among alumni and families, and orchestrating community and fundraising events.

This position is primarily responsible for implementing the annual operating plan for annual giving and Advancement communications as well as providing administrative support for fundraisers.

• Assist in implementing the annual giving operating and communications plan and the Advancement department plan to meet fundraising goals and associated metrics including increasing donor retention and acquisition.
• Identify and qualify prospects for annual giving; make solicitations through phone conversations, personal meetings, and written correspondence.
• Draft appeals to various constituencies to meet strategic messaging objectives under supervision of the Director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving.
• Ensure execution of appeal schedule and segmentation plan, including working with mail house and Communications team.
• Develop creative ideas and new tactics to educate prospects, thank and inspire donors, and participate in donor stewardship activities utilizing departmental best practices.
• Execute annual Giving Day and other fundraising efforts utilizing direct mail, email, video messaging, social media and other solicitation tactics.
• Implement and manage non‑leadership annual giving volunteer program for parents, alumni, and others.
• Build leadership donor pipeline by analyzing donor engagement and identifying opportunities for increasing donor support.
• Support Director of Donor Relations and Annual Giving in tracking progress to goal and reporting activity and key metrics including donor status.
• In partnership with the Engagement and Events Coordinator, manage the student philanthropy program.
• Serve as a stewardship and administrative assistant for fundraisers and volunteers.
• Provide data management support to Advancement Services team as needed.
• Assist in the Online Auction annually and participate in other Advancement events and activities as needed.
• Track development efforts in the Advancement CRM per departmental guidelines.
• Build trusting relationships with volunteers, donors, prospective donors, faculty, students and other constituents.
• Research best practices and benchmark against other independent schools’ annual giving programs.

The above essential functions are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills. Employees are expected to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum of 3-5 years equivalent experience.
• Proficient with the Google Suite of products and Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Previous experience working in a development or communications role.
• Experience in educational advancement or nonprofit.
• Basic skills in…