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- Administrative Support: Provide administrative support to the Dean, Assistant Dean of Development, and the Director of Development, including preparation of briefings in advance of donor meetings and development events, research on high level donors and prospects, and entry and management of prospect engagement into central CRM. Manage organization of relevant shared team documents.
- Solicitation and Stewardship: Under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Development, serve as liaison with the Annual Fund, Stewardship, and Donor Relations to coordinate targeted solicitations for annual gifts, follow up on solicitations, maintain active stewardship of current donors, and support the Kogod Development Team in managing prospect portfolios to the point of gift solicitation. Generate gift acknowledgement letters, provide notification of new gifts to appropriate offices and department heads, and monthly gift reports to select departments. Track usage of donor scholarships and develop student profiles and thank you notes for donor stewardship. Assist with creation of lists for development events. Lead efforts to grow corporate and foundation prospect list for the school. Directly assist in the management of solicitation strategy for Kogod parents.
- Kogod Advisory Council (KAC) Support: Provide support for the Kogod Advisory Council, the school's preeminent engagement body. Coordinate meeting logistics, prepare necessary materials, maintain minutes for the four annual meetings, manage upkeep of information on the KAC webpage.
- Other duties as needed or assigned by the Kogod Development Team.
- The Development Coordinator reports to the Assistant Dean of Development for the Kogod School of Business.
- Periodic night and weekend work required.
- Full-Time.
- Commensurate with experience.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution is required.
- Two or more years of successful experience in higher education, program management, non-profit, or a similar setting required. Volunteer management and fundraising experience preferred.
- A successful candidate must demonstrate a strong attention to detail and an ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
- Familiarity with customer relationship management software, knowledge of gift processing procedures, research, and data management is required.
- Knowledge of American University's Kogod School of Business programs, professors, and alumni is preferred.
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AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options.
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- Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
- Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
- Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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