Donor and Program Information Specialist

Donor and Program Information Specialist External posting Full-Time, Exempt , Administrative/Professional JOB SUMMARY: The Donor and Program Information Specialist coordinates and analyzes donor, scholarship and philanthropic program information to optimize Saginaw Valley State University’s fundraising and development success, including training campus users of the Foundation’s constituent relationship management system.
Key functions also include donor-funded scholarship management activities and involvement in planning and implementation of donor stewardship initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Maximize the use of information systems to ensure the accuracy, completeness and consistency of donor and program information using best practices to enhance successful fundraising and Foundation program operations.
Maximize the use of information systems to enable research and analysis of relationship and communications data to inform relationship cultivation, solicitation strategies and donor pipeline development.
Provide training and assistance for Foundation technology users.
Collaborate on the management of the donor-funded scholarship process and communications.
Facilitate Foundation communications, webpage, digital and social media content and strategies.
Contribute to a positive community impression of SVSU through planning and implementing donor and Foundation Board initiatives and events, both independently and as part of a team.
Assist with special projects as needed and other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct supervision is received from the Executive Director of the SVSU Foundation.
Additional work assignments may be provided by other administrative staff in the SVSU Foundation.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Occasional supervision of student employees MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree Prior work or volunteer experience in fundraising prospect research or a related data-oriented field (i.
e.
, competitive/business intelligence, market research or library science) Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Strong technology skills with proficiencies in Microsoft Office and database management Ability to learn specialized software programs Ability to provide Foundation related technology training to individual stakeholders and small groups High attention to detail Ability to work independently with minimal supervision; to organize, prioritize and expedite workflow under demanding circumstances Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately Ability to interact and work effectively with a diverse group of people, including staff, volunteers, donors, etc.
Comfortable with cross-departmental collaboration Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with web-based platforms Experience using Blackbaud products, including RENXT, RENXT Email, and Award Management, or similar products Experience using ImportOmatic, Live Alumni, or similar products Experience working in the higher education field Experience working in philanthropic development or advancement operations Experience overseeing data integrity and coordinating technology systems to improve efficiency Proficiency in managing organizational social media accounts.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional evening and weekend hours are required.
Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job, and shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.
It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.
The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
Posted through: Open Until Filled Applicants must apply online: jobs.
svsu.
edu req1749 About SVSU: Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students.
Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff.
For eight consecutive years, SVSU has been recognized as a “Great College to Work For” (2016-2023).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research.
SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.
S.
colleges and universities.
By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No.
1 among public universities in the U.
S.
(2018-2023).
SVSU fields 19 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level.
The average class size is 23 students.