Key Responsibilities:
Maintain accurate donor, prospect, alumni, and scholarship information in Salesforce and prepare regular reports to support fundraising planning
Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship activities to enhance donor engagement and annual giving
Assist in securing annual and scholarship-related gifts and prepare associated documentation and acknowledgments
Coordinate donor and alumni recognition efforts, including planning and supporting events and related communications
Assist with scholarship stewardship, including facilitating communication and engagement between donors and scholarship recipients
Contribute to grant development efforts, including preparing, drafting, and supporting grant proposals as directed
Support development-related communications, mailings, and outreach initiatives
Assist with budget tracking and departmental reporting needs
Provide administrative support to the Vice Chancellor of Workforce & Development
Perform other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree or minimum of two years of related fundraising, development, or donor relations experience preferred
Grant writing experience preferred
Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; able to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders
Proficiency with computing software including Internet, email, word processing, spreadsheets, and database management systems; strong preference for experience with Salesforce or comparable CRM platforms
Basic accounting skills with high attention to detail, accuracy, and proofreading quality
Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong initiative, self-motivation, and sound judgment
Proven experience building, managing, and sustaining professional relationships; enjoys engagement with donors and community members
Exceptional organizational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Results-driven, goal-oriented, and solutions-focused with a creative approach to problem-solving
Comfortable with travel and able to maintain accurate outreach and travel records
Open to feedback and committed to ongoing professional growth and continuous improvement
Responsive and accessible in communication; maintains a strong sense of urgency and professionalism in all interactions
Classification: E2
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