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Principal Gifts Coordinator

Employer
University of Maryland
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Aug 26, 2021
The Office of Principal Gifts is dedicated to guiding the University’s relationship-building efforts with prospective donors having the capacity to contribute $1 million and more.  Principal Gifts has responsibility for the highest capacity prospects (with giving capacities of $5M to $100M+) and actively coordinates, guides, and supports the cultivation-solicitation-stewardship activity conducted by the University’s president, VP of University Relations and other vice presidents, deans, senior development officers, and volunteers.  Currently, The Office of Principal Gifts seeks a Coordinator to manage the daily operations of the office and manage high-level tasks that serve to cultivate and steward donors and prospects.   The Principal Gifts Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director of Development for Principal Gifts, provide administrative support, and serve as the initial point of contact for the office.  They will coordinate meetings as well as compile and prepare briefing materials for meetings, and assist the team with donor entries, incoming requests, and ensuring the confidentiality of information.  In doing so, the Coordinator will work with a variety of internal constituents and support personnel throughout campus.  In collaboration with the Assistant Director and contacts within schools and units, they will manage the outreach briefing process for the President, VP of University Relations and the Provost.  Through this collaboration, they will ensure leadership is properly prepared for all engagements with principal gift donors and prospects.   The Principal Gifts Coordinator must be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills.  They must be able to work independently, be creative, and welcome professional challenges.  This person must be able to act with discretion and handle confidential donor information appropriately.  This role requires the flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends, in order to respond to short deadlines and assist with special events/projects and other campus activities.   Education (include licenses, certifications, etc.): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, education, and training in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
 
Experience: A minimum of three years of experience working in an administrative role.

Substitution Experience Equivalency:
  • 3 years of experience with a Bachelor’s Degree; OR
  • 5 years of experience with an Associate’s Degree; OR
  • 7 years of experience with a High School Diploma or GED. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
  • Excellent organizational, analytical and writing skills.
  • Adept at multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Proficiency with various software packages (such as Microsoft Office-MS Excel, MS Word) and the ability to learn and become adept with new technologies.
  • Ability to understand and operate within standard procedures and policies, and the ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.
  • Professional, collegial, and customer-friendly style.  Demonstrated excellence in customer service. 
  • Ability to work without constant direct supervision, utilizing good judgment in prioritizing tasks and making decisions.
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
  • Ability to collaborate and interact effectively with both external and internal audiences, and be able to build strong work relationships in a complex environment.
  • Strong editing, writing and research skills.
  • Extremely motivated and highly reliable.

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