Cranbrook Educational Community · 5 hours ago
Advancement Coordinator
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expCranbrook Educational Community is a leading center of education, science, and art. The Advancement Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for the Central Advancement team, ensuring smooth operations and supporting key fundraising initiatives.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Pull donor data from RE NXT to create fundraising reports, graphs, and other donor-related documents
Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, and donor correspondence
Coordinate the administration of meetings and communications related to board-level Advancement/Development Committee meetings, including scheduling meetings, taking, transcribing, and disseminating meeting notes
Make logistical, technical, and catering arrangements for onsite and offsite meetings
Support the creation and distribution of fundraising appeals and donor stewardship communications
Regularly review and suggest updates to Advancement/Development webpages and online giving forms
As requested, manage social media accounts for the Advancement team and/or specific Program Areas
As requested, manage donor and fundraising communications, ensuring consistent messaging across platforms
Support the planning and execution of fundraising and stewardship events
Manage event communications, including event websites and giving forms
Coordinate invitation lists, track RSVPs, and manage event-related donor interactions in RE NXT
Oversee logistics such as catering, security, and vendor arrangements in partnership with Cranbrook Events staff
Support onsite registration and guest services during events, including occasional evening and weekend commitments
Train and manage volunteers as needed for Advancement events
Assist with the timely and accurate production of donor acknowledgment letters for all Program Areas (excluding Cranbrook Schools)
Track and report acknowledgment metrics to ensure donor engagement is effectively maintained
Serve as the primary liaison between CEC Program Areas and the Gift Processing team to support accurate and timely gift handling
Review and sort all incoming gifts, ensuring proper documentation and accurate fund coding
Point person for assisting Gift Processing and Accounting in order for both departments to achieve reconciliation and deposit accuracy
Attend regular meetings with the All Advancement, Donor Experience, Annual Giving and Membership, and Advancement Services teams. Attend Program Area development meetings as requested
Implement special projects in support of all areas of donor relations and stewardship
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED required; an associate degree or technical certification in Microsoft Excel and Power Point preferred
Minimum of five years of administration background, which demonstrates increasing levels of responsibility
Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with diverse user groups
High proficiency in Word, Excel and database management required to create mail merges, create complex spreadsheets and graphs, and maintain and run development reports required
Experience and fluency with CRM and database management, preferably with Blackbaud: Raiser's Edge and RE NXT
Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks with deadlines with proven proficiency at effective prioritization and multitasking
Creativity as well as analytical ability to maximize program outcomes and track for strategic and process improvements
Strong writing skills, including the ability to proofread and edit content
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively in a complex organization
Requires a valid Michigan driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Preferred
An associate degree or technical certification in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
Experience in nonprofit development with basic knowledge of fundraising concepts
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability
Retirement programs with employer contribution
Generous paid time off
11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
Employee discounts
A unique environment in an educational setting that values collaboration
Company
Cranbrook Educational Community
The Cranbrook Educational Community provides extroardinary education, encourages creativity and innovation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jeff Bolton
Chief Financial Officer
Vijay Iyer
Chief Communications Officer
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