Donor Support Coordinator

Description

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) transforms the lives of children and their families by providing access to education for at-risk students at the lowest poverty levels. The Donor Support Coordinator is responsible for managing the Donor Database System, providing administrative and clerical support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team, and assisting with donor stewardship activities. This position is full-time, will average 40 hours per week, with the opportunity for a flexible work schedule. This position is hybrid, with work completed in the office and remotely.
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Make daily gift entries and deposits, including checks, credit cards, and online gifts through donor database platforms.
• Coordinate mail merges for large mailings using Excel and database.
• Manage database entry and generate donor reports to support fundraising and strategic planning efforts. 
• Provide day-to-day support to the Executive Director and Leadership Team, including preparing documents, and organizing meetings.
• Provide administrative support for the scholarship application process. 
• Assist with telephone calls, emails, and correspondence regarding gifts, pledges, and other stewardship activities to and from donors and grantees.
• Assist with coordinating donor stewardship efforts, including special events, publications, correspondence, and other activities.
• Prepare donor lists and other information for the annual report and newsletters.
• Assist with  the Board of Directors and Committee Meeting logistics.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
• Must have  strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Ability to  make decisions and take action with minimal direction.
• Demonstrated ability to use all standard office equipment including telephone systems, copiers, fax machines, computers, printers, and postage meters.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent is required, college degree is preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years working in an administrative role or with executive level staff is preferred. 
• Proficient in Raiser's Edge, Bloomerang or other donor database systems is preferred.           
• Proficiency with technology including the Microsoft Office Suite of products and other communication technology is required as is the ability to learn new technology as needed.
• Experience working in a nonprofit office is a plus. 
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred. 

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct and Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment policies and complete Safe Environment training before hiring.
 

The Catholic Education Foundation offers a comprehensive health and welfare benefits plan including medical, dental and vision, a 401k plan that includes matching contributions, as well as generous paid time off policies such as vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.