Job Description:
The Development Coordinator (DC) provides comprehensive fundraising and high-level administrative support for the development efforts to build a strong and supportive community of alumni, parents, and friends at Brown University. They play a critical role in regional development and provide an advanced level of direct support to fundraisers - this could include support of Regional Development Directors, Assistant Vice President, or Vice President, with significant engagement and/or management responsibilities in addition to fundraising goals.
Using knowledge of donor interest and University priorities, the DC coordinates all aspects of cultivation, engagement, solicitation, and stewardship for the prospect portfolios of the team members they work with. These responsibilities include the management of a five-, six-, seven-, eight-, or possibly nine-figure gift portfolio pipeline; providing updated information about programs and funding opportunities for donor cultivation and proposal development; managing selected special events; managing information technology duties; providing regular gift reports; and drafting strategies, proposals, briefings, and gift agreements to advance relationships and gift conversations and closures.
In collaboration with the donor stewardship team, the DC will help ensure appropriate stewardship activities on behalf of the fundraisers. The DC will help coordinate regional travel by the fundraisers as well as senior administrators and faculty ensuring effective use of senior administrators working with Advancement.
Adherence to Division policies and best practices is expected. This position requires excellent oral and written communication skills, a positive attitude, and a high level of organization, initiative, and professionalism.
This Coordinator can be located in Providence, RI, or the San Francisco Bay Area.
Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a related field such as development, sales, customer relations, administrative, and/or higher education
Required Qualifications
Ability to interact and develop relationships with high-level alumni and parents, prospects, and donors.
Demonstrated ability with computer software programs and internet-based solutions including but not limited to, Google Workspace, word processing, spreadsheets, and Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Ability to work independently with strong project/time management skills.
Must be able and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a higher education, fundraising, or non-profit setting is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Blackbaud is a plus.
Experience in event management is desired. Knowledge of Zoom (both meeting and webinar formats) is preferred.
Job Competencies
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion as well as an understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.
Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for building relationships with external (donors, prospects, trustees) and internal (deans, faculty, staff, colleagues) constituents. Highly collaborative in approach.
Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to initiate, collaborate, implement, monitor, evaluate, and advance strategic plans that support the activities of the program and contribute to the overall goals and objectives of Advancement and the fundraising enterprise.
Must be detail-oriented
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter and resume with their application. All offers of employment are contingent upon a completed criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date:
2024-10-16
Job Posting Title:
Development Coordinator Regional Development
Department:
Advancement
Grade:
Grade 9
Worker Type:
Employee
Worker Sub-Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5
Position Work Location:
Remote Eligible
Submission Guidelines:
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
EEO Statement:
Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
