University of North Texas · 23 hours ago
Development Coordinator for Sponsorships & Strategic Initiatives
Denton, TX
Part-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$20/hr - $20/hr
1+ years expThe University of North Texas is a prominent educational institution in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, dedicated to transforming lives through education and philanthropy. The Development Coordinator for Sponsorships & Strategic Initiatives plays a crucial role in advancing sponsorship fundraising for a university-wide speaker series, focusing on outreach, prospecting, and relationship building to secure sponsorships.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Conduct outbound phone calls to corporate and community prospects to introduce the signature speaker series and related sponsorship opportunities
Solicit entry-level and mid-level sponsorships using approved packages, talking points, and pricing
Schedule follow-up conversations and facilitate hand-offs to advancement leadership as appropriate
Represent the university professionally and enthusiastically in all sponsor communications
Identify, qualify, and prioritize prospective sponsors using existing lists, referrals, and basic research
Assist in developing and maintaining a sponsorship prospect pipeline that will transition to the incoming Senior Director
Track outreach efforts, responses, and next steps in the donor CRM system
Support preparation and customization of sponsorship proposals, call scripts, and follow-up materials
Coordinate delivery of sponsorship information and confirmations once commitments are secured
Assist with compiling sponsor summaries and outreach updates
Enter and maintain accurate records of sponsor outreach, communications, and commitments in systems such as Raiser’s Edge
Assist with basic reporting, tracking sponsorship progress and revenue goals
Document sponsorship strategies, prospect activity, and active conversations to ensure continuity for the incoming Senior Director
Coordinate as needed with advancement marketing, event teams, and campus partners
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
At least one year of experience in customer service, sales, fundraising, or a related field involving direct outreach and relationship-building
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively by phone and email in a professional setting
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office) and ability to learn donor management systems
Professional and persuasive phone presence
Ability to represent the university positively and consistently
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Ability to work independently within defined goals and priorities
Collaborative and coachable approach to work
Preferred
Experience in customer-facing roles
Comfort and confidence initiating phone-based outreach and sponsorship conversations
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through
Interest in advancement, fundraising, or nonprofit development as a career pathway
Company
University of North Texas
Ranked a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Classification, UNT is the flagship of the UNT System and is located in Denton, Texas.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clayton Gibson, CPA
Vice President for Finance & Administration and CFO
Clay Simmons
Vice President and Chief Integrity Officer
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