Annual Giving Coordinator

<p>Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for supporting the LSU Foundation&rsquo;s centrally led annual giving strategies across multiple channels, with an emphasis on crowdfunding and leadership annual giving, to advance LSU's academic fundraising priorities.</p>

Baton Rouge, LA

LSU Foundation

<p>The LSU Foundation is the primary fundraising entity for academics at LSU. The LSU Foundation's sole purpose to provide philanthropic support to LSU, which we accomplish through the work of a campus-wide team of frontline development officers and a support team of advancement services, communications and marketing, donor relations, financial and talent management personnel.</p> http://www.lsufoundation.org

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Coordinator

Overview: <p>Reporting to the Director of Annual Giving, the Annual Giving Coordinator is responsible for supporting the LSU Foundation&rsquo;s centrally led annual giving strategies across multiple channels, with an emphasis on crowdfunding and leadership annual giving, to advance LSU's academic fundraising priorities.</p>
Responsibilities: <p><strong>Essential Duties &amp; Responsibilities</strong></p> <p>(40 %) Serve as project lead for crowdfunding efforts and digital-focused campaigns, working closely with colleagues campuswide to align initiatives with university branding and priorities.</p> <p>(20 %) Provide project management and strategy development for leadership annual giving efforts serving academic units campuswide, with a focus on increasing donor retention and upgrades.</p> <p>(15 %) Enhance the use of online giving and digital marketing (e.g., email, websites and other cloud-based solutions, social media, and texting platforms) to create a personal and positive giving experience for donors.</p> <p>(15 %) Analyze data to gain and act upon insights and assess performance of digital fundraising efforts to improve segmentation and messaging.</p> <p>(10 %) Perform other duties as assigned.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Non-Essential / Marginal Position Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Contribute as a creative thought partner on selected annual giving projects.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Required level/type of experience&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proficient Level in Office 365 suite, particularly Excel.</li> <li>Educational background or work experience in the communications and marketing, fundraising, and/or nonprofit industries.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to research, develop, implement, and evaluate project plans.</li> <li>Strong technological literacy and experience learning and working with digital communications tools.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred level/type of experience&nbsp;</strong></p> <ul> <li>Proven skill in data analysis for marketing efforts.</li> <li>Knowledge of client-services models, including marketing operations and project management.</li> <li>Experience working within a CRM.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred abilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and deadlines</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal, administrative, and organizational skills</li> <li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li> </ul> <p><strong>Required education</strong></p> <p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree a related field of study from an accredited college or university&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Preferred education</strong></p> <p>Master&rsquo;s degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university &nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>DESIRED COMPETENCIES</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Collaboration:&nbsp;</strong>Works collegially with others, cooperating in both interpersonal and team relationships; fosters enthusiasm and maintains mutual trust, candor, and respect.</li> <li><strong>Adaptability:</strong>&nbsp;Responds to changing circumstances by being innovative and altering behavior to better fit different situations; successfully works with new colleagues; willing to be flexible; remains calm in stressful situations.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Effective Communication:</strong>&nbsp;Shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.</li> <li><strong>Attention to Detail/Accuracy:</strong>&nbsp;Focuses on paying attention to all details and aspects of a job or process to avoid substandard outputs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS</strong></p> <p>May be required to work extended workdays to meet deadlines.</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>This position has no supervisory responsibilities.</p>