Advancement Services Coordinator

Description:

Blair Academy’s Office of Advancement has an opening for a twelve-month, full-time Advancement Services

Coordinator. This position will work closely with the Business Office and Advancement Office on the

financial aspects of fundraising, including inputting and reporting out on donations; managing and tracking

pledges; and generating monthly and annual metrics for giving and prospect meetings. The successful

candidate must have database management skills, be highly organized, have superb communication skills and

the ability to multitask. This position reports to the Director of Advancement.

Duties & Responsibilities*:

• Process gifts, prepare donation acknowledgements and provide reconciliation reporting
• Create pledge agreements and reminders
• Prepare mid-month and end-of-month reports
• Create financial reports
• Track and report out on prospect meetings
• Support event registration and prepare programs for print
• Provide administrative support for the Chief Advancement Officer

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred and/or two years of relevant experience
• Raiser’s Edge working knowledge is a plus
• Data entry, spreadsheet and financial reporting experience preferred
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Discretion and confidentiality a must
• Ability to work as part of a professional team to advance the mission of the School