Development Coordinator

Description:

Job Description:

The Development Coordinator 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-, to eight-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 position can be located in either the Providence, RI, or California area.

Brown University is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equity. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Brown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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