{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"688057eb5ec05f59f7d6aa52","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/688057eb5ec05f59f7d6aa52","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/688057eb5ec05f59f7d6aa52","title":"Development Coordinator","description":"Job Summary:\n\nThe Development Coordinator – is responsible for managing and implementing fundraising efforts to secure philanthropic support from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends of Drury University. Using best practices and supported by a strong research, analytics, and Advancement Services team, this position helps expand the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors supporting university-wide priorities and designated projects. The position serves as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or another unit, coordinating fundraising initiatives, gift development, sport-specific fundraising strategies, and donor stewardship in partnership with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement and the Director of Athletics. This position also provides centralized coordination for corporate and foundation grant proposal development, grant application tracking, reporting requirements, corporate partnerships, and strategic fundraising initiatives supporting academic and institutional priorities. Regional travel is expected.\n\nDuties/Responsibilities:\n\nThis job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.\n\nManage an assigned portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects.\nIdentify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward annual, major, endowment, and planned gifts.\nPrepare an annual portfolio plan in consultation with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement.\nMeet established performance metrics including donor visits, proposals, solicitations, stewardship contacts, and gift commitments.\nPrepare donor correspondence, proposals, contact reports, briefing materials, and stewardship communications.\nMaintain accurate records and activity reports within the University's constituent relationship management system.\nParticipate in regular prospect review meetings and collaborate with colleagues on donor strategies.\nServe as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or other unit as assigned regarding all philanthropic activities.\nCollaborate with the Director of Athletics, coaches, and Advancement leadership to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies for Athletics.\nCoordinate sport-specific fundraising efforts in collaboration with coaches while ensuring consistency with University Advancement policies and institutional fundraising priorities.\nDevelop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for former student-athletes, athletic alumni, and athletic supporters.\nCoordinate donor stewardship activities, recognition programs, and communications supporting Athletics.\nCollaborate with the Director of Engagement & Annual Giving on athletics annual giving campaigns while providing leadership annual gift strategy and cultivation for athletic donors.\nParticipate in strategic planning related to Athletics fundraising and philanthropic engagement.\nMaintain the Advancement’s centralized grant calendar, including proposal deadlines, reporting deadlines, renewal opportunities, and stewardship requirements.\nCoordinate grant proposal development timelines among faculty, administrators, Advancement, Finance, consultants, and funding agencies.\nMaintain records of submitted proposals, awards, pending applications, reporting schedules, and grant outcomes.\nAssist with identifying foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.\nAssist with development and implementation of the University's Corporate Partnership Program.\nCoordinate sponsorship agreements and corporate engagement activities.\nMaintain corporate partner records, benefit fulfillment, and stewardship activities.\nCollaborate with academic and administrative units to identify partnership opportunities supporting University priorities.\n\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\n\nTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nDemonstrated success in annual, major, or leadership gift fundraising.\nStrong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.\nExceptional organizational and project management skills.\nAbility to coordinate multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously.\nExperience working collaboratively with diverse campus constituencies.\nAbility to analyze fundraising activity and maintain accurate records.\nExperience preparing proposals, reports, and donor communications.\nStrong proficiency with donor databases (Blackbaud preferred), Microsoft Office, and CRM systems.\nKnowledge of grant development, grant administration, or grant reporting is preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the University professionally.\nSelf-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.\nAbility to travel throughout the region and work occasional evenings and weekends.\n\nEducation and Experience:\n\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.\nMaster's degree preferred.\nMinimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, advancement, grant administration, nonprofit management, higher education, or a closely related field.\nExperience working with athletics fundraising, corporate partnerships, or grant coordination is preferred.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\n\nMay supervise student employees, interns, or temporary staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the university’s policies and applicable law.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel off campus when required. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.\n\nWORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:\n\nGenerous time off including 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year\nFree tuition for your whole family\nFree tickets to Drury home sporting events\nHealth and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates\nFree use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus\nDiscounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus","company":"Druryuniversity","rawCompany":"druryuniversity","city":"Springfield","state":"MO","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T10:09:52.061Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1131.00","title":"Fundraisers","slug":"fundraisers"},{"code":"11-2033.00","title":"Fundraising Managers","slug":"fundraising-managers"},{"code":"11-9151.00","title":"Social and Community Service Managers","slug":"social-and-community-service-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"813211","title":"Grantmaking Foundations","slug":"grantmaking-foundations"},{"code":"611310","title":"Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools","slug":"colleges-universities-and-professional-schools"},{"code":"813410","title":"Civic and Social Organizations","slug":"civic-and-social-organizations"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Coordinator","description":"Job Summary:\n\nThe Development Coordinator – is responsible for managing and implementing fundraising efforts to secure philanthropic support from alumni, parents, corporations, foundations, and friends of Drury University. Using best practices and supported by a strong research, analytics, and Advancement Services team, this position helps expand the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of donors supporting university-wide priorities and designated projects. The position serves as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or another unit, coordinating fundraising initiatives, gift development, sport-specific fundraising strategies, and donor stewardship in partnership with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement and the Director of Athletics. This position also provides centralized coordination for corporate and foundation grant proposal development, grant application tracking, reporting requirements, corporate partnerships, and strategic fundraising initiatives supporting academic and institutional priorities. Regional travel is expected.\n\nDuties/Responsibilities:\n\nThis job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties or responsibility requirements. Employees may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.\n\nManage an assigned portfolio of approximately 150 major gift prospects.\nIdentify, qualify, cultivate, solicit, close, and steward annual, major, endowment, and planned gifts.\nPrepare an annual portfolio plan in consultation with the Executive Vice President for University Advancement.\nMeet established performance metrics including donor visits, proposals, solicitations, stewardship contacts, and gift commitments.\nPrepare donor correspondence, proposals, contact reports, briefing materials, and stewardship communications.\nMaintain accurate records and activity reports within the University's constituent relationship management system.\nParticipate in regular prospect review meetings and collaborate with colleagues on donor strategies.\nServe as the primary liaison between University Advancement and the Department of Athletics or other unit as assigned regarding all philanthropic activities.\nCollaborate with the Director of Athletics, coaches, and Advancement leadership to develop comprehensive fundraising strategies for Athletics.\nCoordinate sport-specific fundraising efforts in collaboration with coaches while ensuring consistency with University Advancement policies and institutional fundraising priorities.\nDevelop cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for former student-athletes, athletic alumni, and athletic supporters.\nCoordinate donor stewardship activities, recognition programs, and communications supporting Athletics.\nCollaborate with the Director of Engagement & Annual Giving on athletics annual giving campaigns while providing leadership annual gift strategy and cultivation for athletic donors.\nParticipate in strategic planning related to Athletics fundraising and philanthropic engagement.\nMaintain the Advancement’s centralized grant calendar, including proposal deadlines, reporting deadlines, renewal opportunities, and stewardship requirements.\nCoordinate grant proposal development timelines among faculty, administrators, Advancement, Finance, consultants, and funding agencies.\nMaintain records of submitted proposals, awards, pending applications, reporting schedules, and grant outcomes.\nAssist with identifying foundation, corporate, and government funding opportunities.\nAssist with development and implementation of the University's Corporate Partnership Program.\nCoordinate sponsorship agreements and corporate engagement activities.\nMaintain corporate partner records, benefit fulfillment, and stewardship activities.\nCollaborate with academic and administrative units to identify partnership opportunities supporting University priorities.\n\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\n\nTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n\nDemonstrated success in annual, major, or leadership gift fundraising.\nStrong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.\nExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.\nExceptional organizational and project management skills.\nAbility to coordinate multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously.\nExperience working collaboratively with diverse campus constituencies.\nAbility to analyze fundraising activity and maintain accurate records.\nExperience preparing proposals, reports, and donor communications.\nStrong proficiency with donor databases (Blackbaud preferred), Microsoft Office, and CRM systems.\nKnowledge of grant development, grant administration, or grant reporting is preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and represent the University professionally.\nSelf-motivated, highly organized, and able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.\nAbility to travel throughout the region and work occasional evenings and weekends.\n\nEducation and Experience:\n\nBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.\nMaster's degree preferred.\nMinimum of three years of progressively responsible experience in fundraising, advancement, grant administration, nonprofit management, higher education, or a closely related field.\nExperience working with athletics fundraising, corporate partnerships, or grant coordination is preferred.\n\nSupervisory Responsibilities:\n\nMay supervise student employees, interns, or temporary staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the university’s policies and applicable law.\n\nPhysical Requirements:\n\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel off campus when required. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.\n\nWORKING AT DU HAS ITS BENEFITS:\n\nGenerous time off including 4+ weeks of paid time off starting your first year\nFree tuition for your whole family\nFree tickets to Drury home sporting events\nHealth and wellness benefits at extremely competitive rates\nFree use of onsite fitness center on Springfield campus\nDiscounted meals and Drury merchandise on campus","datePosted":"2026-08-23T10:09:52.061Z","dateModified":"2026-08-23T10:09:52.061Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Druryuniversity","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Springfield","addressRegion":"MO","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"688057eb5ec05f59f7d6aa52"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/688057eb5ec05f59f7d6aa52"}}