Auburn University · 2 months ago
Stewardship Development Coordinator-Samuel Ginn College of Engineering
Auburn, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$40K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expAuburn University is seeking a Stewardship Development Coordinator for the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering to join their philanthropy team. This role is responsible for managing development projects, overseeing donor stewardship programs, and supporting fundraisers while fostering relationships with donors and stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Lead with Vision: Plan and execute development projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Engage and Inspire: Serve as a liaison to donors and stakeholders by coordinating meetings, preparing briefings, and cultivating meaningful relationships
Drive Impactful Fundraising: Support fundraisers through donor research, pipeline management, and data-driven insights to enhance fundraising strategies
Champion Philanthropy: Maintain donor databases, ensure data accuracy, and generate reports that support fundraising efforts and organizational growth
Advance Strategic Initiatives: Provide high-level administrative support by drafting communications, preparing reports, and managing special projects for leadership
Purpose: Drive strategic initiatives by planning and executing development projects in the areas of top donor stewardship and principle gifts. Support fundraising efforts by working alongside development officers to maintaining a strong donor pipeline and providing research-driven insights to enhance fundraising strategies
Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison to Auburn Advancement’s Principle Gift workgroup preparing briefings and fostering strong relationships. Support effective communication, report preparation, and coordination of special projects to advance organizational goals
Innovation: Leverage data analysis and CRM systems to manage donor databases, ensure data accuracy, and generate insightful reports that support fundraising efforts and strategic decision-making. Identify opportunities for improvement, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to successfully implementing strategic initiatives
Production: Execute multiple projects efficiently by managing timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Utilize strong organizational and time management skills to ensure all tasks are completed effectively while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree plus 2 years of experience OR Master's degree
Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience OR Master's degree plus 2 years of experience
Experience in public relations work and general office operations
Benefits
Generous benefits
Educational opportunities
Culture of support and work/life balance
Company
Auburn University
Auburn University is an institute of higher learning that offers undergraduate and graduate courses.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$25.89MKey Investors
National Safety CouncilDENSO’s North America FoundationNational Institute of Food and Agriculture
2025-06-25Grant· $0.05M
2024-10-30Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.89M
Leadership Team
Kelli Shomaker
Sr. V-P for Business and Administration and CFO
Katherine Alldredge
Executive Support Specialist to VP Advancement & Chief Operations and Strategy Officer
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