Donor Relations Coordinator

Employer: Wentworth Institute of Technology
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Sep 6, 2024

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Position Type: Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach, Development & Advancement, Alumni Affairs
Employment Type: Full Time

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Wentworth is seeking applicants for the position of Donor Relations Coordinator. The Donor Relations Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Donor Relations in the Office of Institutional Advancement and External Relations. This is a full-time hybrid position. Must be available to work some weekends and evenings to attend functions and meet deadlines.

The Donor Relations Coordinator is a key member of the Donor Relations team, which is responsible for creating dynamic and impactful experiences for donors to the University. The Donor Relations Coordinator works closely with the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Donor Relations and the Associate Director of Donor Relations and is responsible for operational and administrative support to the team.

Donor Relations

Reporting to the Associate Director, this position supports robust donor-centric stewardship recognition activities.
Manage all donor stewardship activities, including recognition and acknowledgement for gifts of all levels.
Identify, write, and track weekly donor communications and personalized acknowledgement letters on behalf of the university leadership, including the Vice President of Institutional Advancement and External Relations, the President of the university, the Assistant Vice President of Alumni and Donor Relations, the Associate Vice President of Industry & Government Partnerships, and others.
Assist with the sourcing, documentation and delivery of special recognition and stewardship gifts for donors or other friends of the university as needed.
Work with the Associate Director to distribute quarterly pledge reminders to donors.
Execute a variety of data uploads and updates into Slate CRM to accurately document donor activities and other record keeping.
Collaborate with key stakeholders to improve the data collection processes.
Support Donor Relations operations through reporting, problem solving, software knowledge, and data analysis.
Serve as the primary point of contact for mailing and event invitation list requests.
Play a key support role with the Associate Director in preparing and distributing reports to endowed fund donors.
Provide ideas and support to Lifetime Engagement colleagues on potential donor stories and highlights for Alumni Newsletter.
Provide administrative support to staff including scheduling meetings, processing invoices and expense reports, reimbursement and budget reporting.
Proofread letters and other documents.
Maintain and track inventory of stewardship gifts and provide data to team on expenses and uses of gifts.
Provide additional support as needed or projects led by the AVP and Associate Director for strategic initiatives and constituent engagement.

Event Support

Collaborate with team members in University Events and Lifetime Engagement to brainstorm and implement events, including preparing for event day, overseeing centralized repository of yearly event schedules, and calendaring.
Ensure stewardship gift inventory is sourced and available for distribution at events and for other individuals being recognized or thanked at university events.
Staff events on and off-campus as requested by AVP and Associate Director.
Support University Event colleagues to maintain collaborative resources such as signage, event checklists, and event invitation collateral. Ensure event guest data is accurately recorded in Slate CRM.

Required Qualifications:

Associate’s degree
One to three years of experience in donor relations or stewardship practice or equivalent relevant field.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and creativity
Demonstrated collaborative approach to work and possession of strong editing, analytical, and organizational skills.
Strong database usage and excel experience
Capacity to manage a high-volume workload and changing priorities
Ability to function independently, and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree preferred
Demonstrated organizational experience and familiarity with stewardship activities and database management.
Experience with Slate CRM donor management system

Inclusive Excellence at Wentworth
Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all University programs and activities. The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration.

To find out more about the Wentworth’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit the website https://wit.edu/about/diversity .

All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations. To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu .

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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Founded in 1904, Wentworth Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, project-based educational experience. Under the guidance of caring faculty and staff, students develop into career-ready, skilled professionals and engaged citizens through an education that integrates classroom, laboratory, studio, cooperative, and experiential learning,

More than 60 labs and studios and 20 degrees are available through the Schools of Architecture and Design, Computing and Data Science, Engineering, Management, and Sciences and Humanities. Students can choose from both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as well as a variety of certificate programs.

Wentworth aims to be a student-centered institution of inclusive excellence that embraces a culture of innovation and creativity; serves society through urban engagement; and fosters growth for local, regional, and national economies.

Our nearly 4,000 students are relentlessly curious, and their passion carries well beyond the lab. From robotics clubs to design collaborations, there is no shortage of opportunity for students to connect with others and challenge themselves in pursuit of a better tomorrow. Wentworth prioritizes students’ health and well-being and provides high-quality services, activities, programs, and opportunities to support their growth and transformation.

A Wentworth education equips graduates with a highly valued skillset. Students have the chance to complete a minimum of two cooperative learning (co-op) semesters during their four years of study, and approximately half of students receive a job offer from their co-op company prior to graduation. Ninety-five percent of the Class of 2021 were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.

Hands-on, future-focused, and career-ready—Wentworth is the University of Opportunity.

Wentworth Institute of Technology is a collaborative, mission-driven community of educators and professionals committed to excellence in ourselves and in the students we teach and support. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to continuing to develop a richly diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

There are a number of advantages to working at Wentworth. Among them:

Location. Wentworth is based in Boston’s historic Fenway area, a cultural center featuring numerous colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, galleries, restaurants, and cafes. The MBTA Green Line, Orange Line, and Commuter Rail are within walking distance (and we subsidize passes), and we provide affordable, on-site parking.
Career opportunities. We offer rewarding positions in areas such as the Division of Technology Services, Human Resources, Academic Affairs, Finance, Institutional Advancement, and others. There are also many opportunities for professional advancement.
Competitive salaries and benefits. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and pension plans; as well as generous holiday, vacation, and sick time.
Professional development opportunities. These include tuition reimbursement programs, and the ability to cross-register for courses, leadership programs, and professional development training at any of the other member institutions of the Colleges of the Fenway.
Wentworth is a member of Tuition Exchange, a reciprocal scholarship opportunity for the dependents of eligible faculty and staff at all 645+ member schools.
Discounts on arts and entertainment, including movie passes, Six Flags New England tickets, the Museum of Fine Arts, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and more.
Access to the on-campus Schumann Fitness Center.
We are a member of MASCO, which offers a wide range of services including area planning and development, parking and transportation, collaborative purchasing, a call center, and child care.
We are a founding member of the New England Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (NEHERC), the region’s premier job board for faculty, staff, and academic executives, featuring over 2,700 current jobs from member colleges, universities, teaching hospitals, research institutes, and education-related not-for-profits.