Summary of Duties

The Development Coordinator is responsible for fundraising and culture of philanthropy programming support for the Annual Giving Office. This position analyzes historical and donor data to assist with strategic planning and project management. This position performs a variety of administrative and management support tasks, as well as serves as an office liaison system-wide for annual giving activities.
The incumbent trains, educates, and guides WSU Foundation(WSUF) internal partners and stakeholders to maintain effective Annual Giving fundraising efforts across the University; serves as a resource to University internal partners for direct fundraising strategy, process, and consultation; maintains positive working relationships and collaborates with internal partners; aids in program development to ensure WSUF Annual Giving serves the needs of WSU and the WSUF; represents the WSUF to internal and external constituents; and engages in fundraising activities that include cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors.

Required Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments. A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Additional Requirements

• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to work with variety of individuals, such as prospects/donors, faculty and staff, students, development officers, administration, and vendors.
• Demonstrated project management experience with a strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
• Demonstrated computer software skills, including the ability to use office software.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of fundraising principles and techniques.
• Event, conference, virtual or in-person meeting, or workshop planning and scheduling experience.
• Fundraising experience at a comprehensive public or private research university or similar complex organization.
• Knowledge of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) databases.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Screening of applications will begin July 6, 2020, and will continue until the position has been filled.
• Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: resume and cover letter.
• Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
• Applicants are required to include contact information for at least three (3) professional references in the application.

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.