Donor Relations Specialist
Available Title(s):
1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Donor Relations SpecialistEmployee Type:
Admin.
ProfessionalTime Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Donor Relations Specialist will lead donor recognition and stewardship initiatives for the WSU Foundation.
This position is responsible for direct communication with donors, quality assurance for donor relations/stewardship materials, adherence to compliance standards for gift acceptance and uses, and ensuring accuracy in tracking and disseminating information related to gifts and donor recognition and stewardship.
Working collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Stewardship, this position will lead audit processes for endowment accounts and scholarships.
As a critical member of the Philanthropic Engagement and Campaign Communications team, the Donor Relations Specialist is responsible for coordinating communication with donors for recognition programs, ensuring accuracy in reporting and acknowledgment of donors, and performing a variety of specialized activities to ensure the accuracy of donor, scholarship, and account information.
This position will assist with events, donor relations, stewardship, and communication efforts across the WSU Foundation, including other administrative/operational tasks in support of donor engagement.
Evening and weekend hours may be needed.
Essential Job Functions:
30% Endowment Account Management and Auditing20% Gift Use Agreement Management20% Scholarship Reporting, Fund Audit, and Compliance15% Donor Recognition Tracking10% Events and Donor Relations Support5% Other DutiesAnnual Salary:
This position is based in the WSU Zone 1 and Salary Grade 3, which has a minimum annual salary of $45,010.
20 and maximum annual salary of $64,770.
72.
The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $60,000 - $64,770.
72.
In accordance with RCW 49.
58.
110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
FTE:
100%Position Type:
This is a permanent position.
Required
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.
A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to organize work priorities and work independently, as well as in a team.
Ability to review, interpret, and explain policies.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with colleagues, other university units, and external constituents.
Demonstrated skill with attention to detail, including checking reports, communication, and data for accuracy.
Proven ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Highly developed Microsoft Office skills, specifically Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Four (4) years of experience, which includes twelve (12) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.
Knowledge of philanthropy and donor relation and stewardship.
Experience working closely with donors and/or volunteers.
Experience customizing communication templates.
Experience with databases and data analysis.
Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
University AdvancementDepartment Name:
Philanthropic Engagement & Campaign CommunicationCity, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99163Department Link:
WSU FoundationPosting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:
59 p.
m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.
34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Applicant Instructions:
Please upload all required documents in the Resume/CV section of your application.
Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
1) Resume/CV2) Cover LetterWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.
S.
citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.
S.
citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.
S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers:
1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or email protected .
Recommended Skills Marketing Presentations Marketing Strategies Relationship Building Business Development Account Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
1181-YN_ADMINPRO - Development CoordinatorBusiness Title:
Donor Relations SpecialistEmployee Type:
Admin.
ProfessionalTime Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Donor Relations Specialist will lead donor recognition and stewardship initiatives for the WSU Foundation.
This position is responsible for direct communication with donors, quality assurance for donor relations/stewardship materials, adherence to compliance standards for gift acceptance and uses, and ensuring accuracy in tracking and disseminating information related to gifts and donor recognition and stewardship.
Working collaboratively with the Assistant Director for Stewardship, this position will lead audit processes for endowment accounts and scholarships.
As a critical member of the Philanthropic Engagement and Campaign Communications team, the Donor Relations Specialist is responsible for coordinating communication with donors for recognition programs, ensuring accuracy in reporting and acknowledgment of donors, and performing a variety of specialized activities to ensure the accuracy of donor, scholarship, and account information.
This position will assist with events, donor relations, stewardship, and communication efforts across the WSU Foundation, including other administrative/operational tasks in support of donor engagement.
Evening and weekend hours may be needed.
Essential Job Functions:
30% Endowment Account Management and Auditing20% Gift Use Agreement Management20% Scholarship Reporting, Fund Audit, and Compliance15% Donor Recognition Tracking10% Events and Donor Relations Support5% Other DutiesAnnual Salary:
This position is based in the WSU Zone 1 and Salary Grade 3, which has a minimum annual salary of $45,010.
20 and maximum annual salary of $64,770.
72.
The Hiring Department's expected hiring range is $60,000 - $64,770.
72.
In accordance with RCW 49.
58.
110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
For additional information, please review WSU's Administrative Professional Compensation.
WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.
FTE:
100%Position Type:
This is a permanent position.
Required
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.
A Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to organize work priorities and work independently, as well as in a team.
Ability to review, interpret, and explain policies.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with colleagues, other university units, and external constituents.
Demonstrated skill with attention to detail, including checking reports, communication, and data for accuracy.
Proven ability to use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Highly developed Microsoft Office skills, specifically Microsoft Excel.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Four (4) years of experience, which includes twelve (12) months of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.
Knowledge of philanthropy and donor relation and stewardship.
Experience working closely with donors and/or volunteers.
Experience customizing communication templates.
Experience with databases and data analysis.
Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
University AdvancementDepartment Name:
Philanthropic Engagement & Campaign CommunicationCity, State, Zip:
Pullman, WA 99163Department Link:
WSU FoundationPosting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, August 14, 2023 at 11:
59 p.
m.
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.
34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Applicant Instructions:
Please upload all required documents in the Resume/CV section of your application.
Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Required Documents:
1) Resume/CV2) Cover LetterWASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.
S.
citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.
S.
citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.
S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers:
1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or email protected .
Recommended Skills Marketing Presentations Marketing Strategies Relationship Building Business Development Account Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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