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Annual Giving Coordinator

Employer
California Lutheran University
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
May 23, 2022

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Annual Giving Coordinator

Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA: Non-exempt
FTE: .75
Location: Thousand Oaks

University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity.

Basic Function:
Under the guidance of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for increasing annual giving participation and support from the University's student body. In addition to the responsibilities associated with increasing support among our student body, the Annual Giving Coordinator will act as a confidential assistant providing administrative support for the Office of Annual Giving.

Representative Duties:
  • In collaboration with the Senior Director of Annual Giving, establish and meet qualitative and quantitative financial and engagement goals for student giving; be responsible for providing reports to track progress to the Senior Director and other Advancement staff members as appropriate.E
  • Develop and coordinate comprehensive unrestricted annual giving solicitation activities and strategic engagement initiatives for the Cal Lutheran student body in conjunction with other programs and initiatives within the Office of Annual Giving. E
  • Identify, recruit, train, and supervise Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee student volunteers in their efforts to educate and fundraise among their peers. Serve as staff liaison on Senior Task Force. E
  • Implement, coordinate and participate in student giving events (Student Philanthropy, Senior Pride Committee, and Senior Task Force). E
  • Collaborate with staff in University Advancement, University Marketing, as well as Deans/Department Lead’s across campus in coordinating student giving campaigns and other efforts relating to student donor acquisition, solicitation and stewardship. E
  • Oversee and be accountable for Student Philanthropy Council and Senior Pride Committee program budgets and remain within budget. E
  • Solicit outside businesses/vendors for their participation in our Student campaigns. E
  • Under the direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, update and maintain the Student and Employee Giving websites, as well as the social media platforms the annual giving program oversees. E
  • Under direction of the Senior Director of Annual Giving, coordinate maintenance of donor files including posting of contact reports to donor records in NXT. E
  • Schedule a variety of meetings and/or events and manage Outlook calendars. E
  • Provide office assistance such as answer phones, screen calls and walk-in visitors. E
  • Perform related duties as assigned.


E=Essential Duties

Knowledge Of:
  • University fund-raising goals and objectives.
  • University mission, goals, and objectives.
  • Mission of CLU Annual Fund
  • Planning, organization and direction of annual giving programs and fundraising principles
  • Excellent motivational and management skills. High energy level with a positive can-do attitude.
  • Effective communication, both oral and written; effective presentation skills with regard to mission/vision of CLU.
  • Operation of computer and office equipment including Microsoft suite, some graphic design and data management programs.
  • The Internet and its use as a communication tool; web design a plus.
  • Budget preparation and analysis for annual giving student-related events.
  • Principles and practice of volunteer motivation/coordination and student supervision
  • Management of schedules and timelines.
  • Interpersonal skills to build relationship with management, co-workers and students.


Ability To:
  • Attend to details and speak confidently in public to various sized groups.
  • Use database and spreadsheet programs essential.
  • Be a positive ambassador of the University
  • Follow directions from a supervisor and interact effectively with co-workers
  • Understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with co-workers and management; develop relationship with students and other constituencies.
  • Accept constructive criticism
  • Report to work on time
  • Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
  • Articulate a compelling case for support.


Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in related field and at least one year of prior experience with alumni relations, development, and/or event planning.

Preferred Qualifications:


Licenses and Other Requirements:
Valid California driver’s license

Physical Abilities:


Working Environment:
  • Office environment
  • Driving a vehicle to conduct work
  • Adjusted schedule to include weekend and evening hours
  • Some travel required


Posting Number: Staff000702022
Number of Vacancies:
Desired Start Date: 06/13/2022
Position End Date:
Open Date: 05/20/2022
Close Date: 6/5/2022
Open Until Filled: No

Application Procedure/Special Instructions:


To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/9142

California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation.
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