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Development Coordinator Job at Mondadori Digital S.p.A. in Denver

Mondadori Digital S.p.A., Denver, CO, United States


Development Coordinator

The American Indian College Fund has been the nation's largest charity supporting Native higher education for 35 years. The College Fund places its mission at the core of everything we do and how we do it. We are focused on creating and improving opportunity for Native individuals and communities who need it most, with a vision for healthy, self-sufficient, and educated American Indian and Alaskan Native people. We are committed to transparency and accountability. We are a proud Top Places to work awardee with a continued eagerness to provide the best for our teams that do the work on advancing our mission and impact.
The College Fund is looking for a talented coordinator who will support the Major Gifts team and broadly the Resource Development department. Professional communication skills, the ability and desire to take initiative, proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and CRM software applications (including producing queries and reports), and an outward mindset for supporting others are essential to supporting this department.
You will be joining a team of eleven. The work environment is both dynamic and fast-paced; and the organizational culture is one that focuses on accountability, teamwork, and a strong passion for our mission. This position will have the opportunity to work with individuals across the organization, along with other business partners and donors of the College Fund.
This role reports to the Senior Director of Major Gifts. This is an in-office position located at our Denver, CO office.
Your Day to Day
Serve as the primary administrative assistant for the Senior Director of Major Gifts.
Edit scholarship program reports, student profiles, and other cultivation and stewardship profiles, and scholarship reporting for the Grant Writer-Researcher (GWR) team.
Assist GWRs with reviewing applications, reports, and other work product, helping to ensure consistency and quality in the work of the GWR team
Provide general administrative support specifically for Major Gifts and Resource Development department generally, including, but not limited to, tracking and processing gift acknowledgement letters, processing travel reimbursements, reconciling credit card statements, assistance with special mailings, record keeping and meeting and calendar management.
Crosstrain across Major Gifts and Resource Development strategies to facilitate collaboration and completion of special projects, including, but not limited to, general donors services (answering calls, updating donor records, etc.), event logistics support, generating current and prospective donor profiles
Assist with other organizational projects as assigned, including supporting front desk coverage.
Note: This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. The Development Coordinator may be assigned additional duties related to the role needed to advance the College Fund's mission.
What You Bring:
1-3 years of relevant experience with the above qualifications
Experience working Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software applications
Detail orientation
Strong grammar and editing skills
Familiarity with philanthropic sector and understanding of fundraising concepts and trends knowledge; specific knowledge of major gifts best practices preferred
Outstanding customer service skills
Excellent listening and problem resolution skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficient knowledge of CRM software/applications
Ability to work well within a diverse team and across departments
Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Ability to multi-task, organize and meet deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills via all channels
Personal characteristics sought include initiative, discretion, mature judgment, positive behavior, performance, and ability to balance dynamic workload.
Knowledge of and/or interest in learning about American Indian/Alaska Native education preferred
Thrives in a growth environment
It's a bonus if you also have:
Bachelor's degree
Experience with fundraising, including building donor relationships
Personal and/or professional lived experience in Native Indigenous communities