Development Coordinator

Development Coordinator

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Development Coordinator.

Position Details

Location : Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001, United States

Division : Development Office

Position Type : Staff

Employment Status : Full Time

Grant Funded : No

Pay Grade : N07

Posting Close Date : Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

When applying for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three (3) references. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary

The Development Coordinator supports the mission and goals of the Foundation by assisting in donor engagement, prospect research, administrative coordination, and management of the crowdfunding platform. This role is essential in facilitating the smooth operation of fundraising initiatives through strategic support, efficient organization and effective communication.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the Foundation's year-round crowdfunding platform, including recruiting, onboarding and supporting project teams, coordinating logistics and executing communications.
• Conducts research on prospective corporate, foundation and individual donors to support cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies. Assists with detailed donor profiles and briefing materials for development staff and leadership.
• Assists with stewardship mailings, including giving society welcome packets, donor impact reports, and other personalized correspondence.
• Assists the Corporate and Foundation Relations Gift Officer with communications throughout the grant cycle including letters of intent, grant proposals, and grant reporting. Works with the University beneficiaries of grants to gather data, monitor activities and prepare communications.
• Provides administrative support to the Chief Development Officer, including maintaining records, preparing reports, and organizing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Sales and / or Marketing, Business, Communications or other relevant degree program from an accredited college or university with one (1) year of experience in project management, marketing, fundraising, administrative support or other relevant fields. Experience using Excel and Word.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Employees of this position are prohibited from disclosing confidential and proprietary information of donors and prospects, the Foundation, the University and its employees or students. This confidentiality obligation is effective while employed in this position and continues after termination of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Marketing, Development or Communications experience at a university or non-profit organization. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with advanced capabilities in Excel and mail merge in Word. Experience utilizing artificial intelligence to add value and enhance work productivity. Experience writing grant proposals and / or grant reports. Understanding of preparation, management and reporting of grant budgets. Familiarity with donor databases (e.g. Raiser's Edge, Salesforce).