Annual Fund Coordinator
Deadline for Applications is 08/02/2021

The Annual Fund Coordinator supports University Advancement’s work to raise funds and recognize donors through annual giving, corresponding events and community engagement activities. This role will collaborate with the Director of Donor & Alumni Engagement as well as the Vice Chancellor for Advancement to implement strategies and maintain relationships with key groups.

Knowledge of fundraising processes, special events, and community engagement will benefit the individual in this position. The Annual Fund Coordinator will need strong project management skills, attention to detail, excellent written communication skills as well as a strong knowledge of technology and electronic communications tools for this role.

This position collaborates with units across campus, throughout the community, and is a key member of the University Advancement team. University Advancement leads UW-Parkside’s development (fundraising), alumni relations, and strategic communications efforts.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and distributes donor print and electronic communications including annual appeals, thank you letters, impact reports, event invitations, phone scripts, event programs, website copy, newsletters and social media copy
• Evaluates existing donor strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement
• Implements donor stewardship strategies and oversees annual stewardship timeline and assists Director and Vice Chancellor with personalized donor stewardship plans
• Discovers and creates storytelling opportunities for university publications
• Builds the Ranger Sustainers recurring gift program
• Performs tasks related to advancement special events including, but not limited to, organizing guest attendance, managing special event volunteers, creating virtual/ in person hybrid opportunities, overseeing event run of show, creating and managing guest communications.
• Collaborates with Director in other writing projects such as press releases, web copy, and scripts
• Monitors, organizes, and updates donor records, and implements operating policies and procedures

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 or more years’ experience in fundraising, project management, community engagement, event planning, public relations, marketing or a related field.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for 3 professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Monday August 2nd, 2021 are ensured full consideration. 

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.