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Donor Relations Coordinator in Warrensburg, Missouri at University of Central Missouri

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University of Central Missouri
Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093, United States
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Job Description

The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer
Salary
$19.77 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 997640
Division University Advancement
CategoryHigher Education / Development/Fundraising

Description

The Donor Relations Coordinator will create and implement integral aspects of donor experience including gift recognition societies, print and digital donor recognition and invitations, and stewardship events and activities for donors.
This position will manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 100-120 constituents that have documented planned gifts, scholarship contacts, and other notable donors to ensure continued engagement and stewardship.
This position will assist in all aspects of planning and executing donor-centered University events including Giving Impact Week.

Examples of Duties

University Advancement responsibilities to include:-70%
  • The Donor Relations Coordinator will create and implement a donor experience plan and schedule to include society member recognition, stewardship programs, and events and activities for donors.
  • Coordinate communication with donors including gift recognition via print and digital utilizing tools such as videos, thank you notes, texting and more Oversee coordination with campus partners to execute donor thank you communications.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Annual Giving to brand and promote giving societies; track membership in each society and manage benefits.
  • Manage, in consultation with the Director of Annual Giving, the stewardship of annual fund gifts and recognition.
  • Re-engage donors with the UCM campus community through events, recognition, and updates about their area(s) of interest.
  • Collaborate with the Events and Alumni Engagement team in the facilitation, planning and implementation of multiple scale donor events from large donor galas to small signing ceremonies. Take initiative to create and execute all aspects of these events including invitations, décor, food, and guest accommodations. Collaborate with the Director of University Events and Alumni
  • Engagement with the post-event analysis and donor communication.
  • Assist in the creation and distribution of the Annual Report.
  • Facilitates good donor relations by representing University Advancement and Alumni Foundation at functions and meetings as assigned and working with donors and potential donors, alumni, students, friends, and various constituencies of the University to strengthen their ties to UCM .
  • Assures donor confidentiality as well as the confidentiality of the projects undertaken by University Advancement and the UCM Alumni Foundation.
  • Enhances the ability of the University to meet fundraising goals by having a complete understanding of giving programs available through the UCM Alumni Foundation and possessing a knowledge of the advantages of membership in various recognition societies.
  • Work with the Director of Foundation Financial Operations to maintain an accurate budget and forecast annual budget.
  • Hire, supervise, train, evaluate, and manage student workers.
  • Provide exceptional customer service with both internal and external audiences focusing on creating a donor-centered culture.
Development/ Planned Giving responsibilities to include:-20%
  • Oversee the planned giving Heritage Society through marketing, promotion to prospective members, and stewardship of existing members; Serve as the primary staff contact for the Heritage Society and collaborate with directors of development to facilitate meaningful programming.
  • Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 100-120 constituents that have documented planned gifts, scholarship contacts, and other notable donors to ensure continued engagement and stewardship.
  • Document approximately 200 contacts per year focusing on stewardship of unassigned donors of $500 or more through phone calls, virtual calls, and in person meetings.
  • Qualify prospective and current donors to be further cultivated and solicited by development staff.
Secondary responsibilities to include:-10%
  • Understand and utilize the database systems for effective and efficient use.
  • Maintain familiarity with current donor stewardship and giving society trends.
  • Assist with receptionist responsibilities for the Office of University Advancement and Alumni Foundation as assigned.


Typical Qualifications

Education:
  • Associate's degree in Communication, Business, Marketing or related field required.
  • Bachelor's degree in the following field(s) of study: Business, Communication, or related field preferred.
  • Education may be substituted for experience or experience substituted for education based on the following equivalencies: AA or 60 hours = 2 years; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years; MA/MA = 6 years; PhD = 8 years.
Experience:
  • One (1) years experience in development, donor relations, alumni relations, constituent relations, event planning, program management or a comparable or related field required.
  • Non-profit organization administration experience preferred.


Special Instructions:

Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
  • 32% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
  • Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
  • Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
  • Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
  • Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
  • The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
  • The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
  • UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!

Job Location

Warrensburg, Missouri, 64093, United States

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