Corporate & Foundation Program Coordinator
$47,800–$47,800 year
HybridLawrence, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Oversees the grant reporting process, ensuring timely submission of annual, semi-annual, and quarterly reports by coordinating with internal staff and University personnel. Manages a portfolio of non-major gift donors offering recurring open RFPs while collaborating with stakeholders to pursue these opportunities. Coordinates prospecting and ongoing monitoring of corporations and foundations using online research tools, and prepares correspondence, form letters, and complex reports involving sensitive information. Responds to inquiries related to Corporate & Foundation Development activities and maintains professional relationships with donors, faculty, and external partners. Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases, and knowledge of fundraising principles. Hybrid work schedule with multiple on-site days in Lawrence, KS.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or a minimum of one to three years of administrative support experience
- demonstrated expertise in development support functions
- proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of fundraising principles and practices
- experience within a post-secondary educational environment
- Attention to detail and the ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions
- Must be proficient in English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic math and statistics
- Requires excellent communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- A valid driver's license
- Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple locations for training, donor meetings, networking, events and/or work-related activities
- Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to directions and safety hazards
- The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)
- Must be able to communicate with others effectively
- Physical effort/lifting: light-up to 20 pounds
- Must be able to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred experience in using research platforms (e.g., Instrumentl) to identify and analyze corporate and foundation funding opportunities
- Experience in utilizing various database outlets (e.g., Instrumentl) to seek information as it relates to corporate & foundation research
- Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships inside and outside KU Endowment
- Ability to adapt to new procedures and technology
- Demonstrated ability to organize, plan, and set priorities with minimal supervision
- Familiarity with KU Endowment and the University of Kansas
- Capacity to adapt quickly to major and minor changes in projects and outcomes
- Ability to work as part of a team to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with board members, university partners, volunteers, and KU Endowment staff
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