Development Coordinator

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Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a

PPO

Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through

VSP

, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial,

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Posting Details

First Section

Who We Are

At Gonzaga we don’t just state our mission. We live it every day as a Catholic, Jesuit, and humanistic University. It is the reason we exist and the foundation for our purpose: educating students for lives of leadership and service. From students to faculty and staff members, everyone here knows what we stand for – and they know how valuable our mission is to the success of our institution.

Our diverse selection of benefits is part of Gonzaga’s commitment to care for and meet the needs of our employees and their families. The University provides full-time employees in their first year: a

PPO

Medical plan administered by Premera Blue Cross, employer-paid dental programs through Delta Dental, vision coverage through

VSP

, employer-paid Life Insurance, and optional employee-paid Life Insurance through Lincoln Financial,

TIAA

403(b) Retirement plan including free onsite financial planning and advising, Employee Assistance Program through Supportlinc, Zagfit Wellness program with access to GU’s onsite fitness center and Spokane Transit Authority (

STA

) bus passes. Additionally, full-time (40 hours per week) staff employees accrue 4 hours of sick time per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week), vacation time starting at 5 hours per pay period (pro-rated for less than 40 hours/week) and 17 paid holidays. Additional benefits such as Long Term Disability and Tuition Waivers are available after the first year of employment.

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Position Title

Development Coordinator

Posting Number

S2462P

Department

Athletics Revenue Generation

Work Schedule

Employment Status

Regular

Temporary or Fixed-Term Assignment End Date

Hours per Week

40

Months per Year

12

Job Purpose

The Development coordinators responsibilities support the Athletic Development team’s strategic execution and management of a comprehensive fundraising program. This position activates the cultivation and stewardship of donors and alumni, solicits support through a comprehensive annual giving program, and coordinates athletics events including game day hospitality spaces.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position is $51,774 – $62,634 annually.

 

The internal full salary range is $51,774 – $77,660.

Anticipated/Budgeted Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

Minimum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

51774

Salary Midpoint (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

64717

Maximum Salary (Annualized 12 months, 40 hours/week)

77660

Essential Functions

| Essential Function Category Title | Annual Giving | | % of time for section | 20 | | Function Details |
Develop and execute strategies to solicit donations from a broad base of constituents through various channels including direct mail, email, and online giving, aiming to cultivate long-term relationships and maximize annual fundraising goals.

• Craft compelling and targeted solicitations.
• Work with graphic designer on visual elements and marketing material.
• Pull data and report on metrics in concert with University Advancement.
• Collaborate with coaching staff, University Advancement and Development team to ensure coordinated effort.
• Track progress, analyze data, and report on results of annual giving initiatives to meet annual goals.
• Serve as a point of contact for donors and help build a donor pipeline.

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| Essential Function Category Title | Events | | % of time for section | 15 | | Function Details |
Manage the planning and implementation of Athletic department events including game day socials for men’s and women’s basketball, Baseball First Pitch Dinner , Anthony’s Scholarship Benefit dinner , Sport-specific Alumni Reunions , Women’s Basketball Banquet, and Ad hoc donor events (Zags in Desert).

• Develop guest list/audience list and send invitations.
• Work with facilities and catering on event logistics.
• Work with Graphic Designer on event visuals and collateral.
• Provide event briefings to senior staff and other leadership.

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| Essential Function Category Title | Donor Relations/Stewardship | | % of time for section | 20 | | Function Details |
Plan and execute stewardship and cultivation strategic initiatives, donor outreach and communications, donor recognition, acknowledgements, and stewardship reports.

• Develop and document a plan for donor stewardship.
• Prepare endowment reports and student-athlete thank you cards.
• Assist with the production and logistics of annual Holiday cards.
• Mange annual donor gifts and other defined benefits.
• Assist with special donor thank you’s, as needed.
• Send donor lists to coaches on a regular basis for individual sport outreach.

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| Essential Function Category Title | Development Coordination | | % of time for section | 20 | | Function Details |
- Assist Development office with overall planning and logistics for fundraising activities. - Manage a calendar of activities including meetings, events, communications in coordination with ticket office and marketing. - Serve as a point of contact for general giving questions. - Coordinate development communication. - Website updates.

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| Essential Function Category Title | Alumni Relations | | % of time for section | 15 | | Function Details |
Serve as a point of contact and manage the Athletic Alumni program to build lasting relationships with alumni student-athletes across all sports and create a pipeline for support and engagement with our current programs. Help build and maintain a spirit of loyalty to and pride for Gonzaga University whereby GU student-athletes become lifetime members of the ZAG Athletics family, and are welcomed, involved, and encouraged to participate during and after their college tenure.

• Plan and implement individual sport alumni reunions and events in partnership with coaching staff.
• Manage data for all former student-athletes and ensure University records are maintained.
• Serve as point person and liaison for all athletic alumni activities.
• Send communication through email and social media.

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| Essential Function Category Title | NCAA Compliance | | % of time for section | 5 | | Function Details |
- Employees of Gonzaga University’s Athletic Department must comply with all NCAA rules and regulations and acknowledge this compliance as part of an evaluation process.

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Other Functions

| Other Functions |
- Assist other members of the Athletic department during peak periods and with special workload projects. - Incumbent may represent the department on University-wide committees or projects as assigned and approved by the supervisor.

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University Competencies

| University Work Values |
Promoting Excellence in Academic Endeavors and Professional Practice

• Fostering intellectual depth, competence, reflection, and creativity in pursuing exemplary, rather than satisfactory, outcomes

Sharing Responsibility for Mission Identity and Leadership

• Making a personal commitment to learn about Gonzaga’s mission, discovering ways to contribute individually and collaboratively to our distinctive learning and research community

Affirming a Commitment to Human Dignity

• Engaging one another with profound respect, professionalism, and cura personalis while supporting one another’s continued learning, development, and maximizing of potential

Advancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

• Developing cultural fluencies and global awarenesses, and practicing habits that enable us to value, recruit, and support community members from historically underrepresented backgrounds

Caring for Our Common Home and Integral Ecology

• Growing ecological awareness of and respect for the interconnectedness of human and non-human life, and the need to develop and practice habits that are mutually beneficial to all life

Cultivating Individual and Community Accountability

• Demonstrating mutual commitment to our shared project by holding ourselves and others responsible for actions, expecting appropriate behavior, and aligning activities with ethical and professional standards |

Qualifications/Knowledge Required/Years Experience Required

| Degree Required | Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience | | Certifications and/or Licensures required |
N/A | | Knowledge Required | Early career, knowledge may be from education and/or some experience | | Years Experience Required | 1-2.99 years | | Minimum Qualifications |
- At least one (1) year of related professional experience, or at least five (5) years of experience in lieu of education requirement. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Detail oriented with strong writing and editing abilities. - Willingness to work as an integral part of a team. - Energetic and motivated self-starter with strong organizational and project management skills. - Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. - A demonstrated understanding of fund-raising best practices. - Experience with Data Analytics and interpretation skills - Valid driver’s license (as needed to perform personal visits/solicitation calls) and ability to travel as needed. - Working knowledge of and experience with relational databases, spreadsheets and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Office Suite, CRM databases.

| | Desired Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree. - Work experience in athletics, higher education or not-for-profit sector. - Experience with SCT Banner or other integrated fund-raising software systems. - Experience with Paciolan/Spectra system.

| | Physical / Environmental Qualifications |
- Ability to prep for and attend meetings and events across campus in various weather conditions. - Wrist and hand movement related to computer work . - Bend, stoop, kneel, stretch and reach. - Pick-up, carry and move items up to 25 lbs. - Monthly air travel and frequent travel by car to local meetings and events.

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Posting Detail Information

| Open Date | 01/13/2025 | | Close Date | 01/27/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Application Review Begins On | | | Special Instructions to Applicants | | | EEO Statement |
Gonzaga University is a Jesuit, Catholic, humanistic institution, and is therefore interested in candidates who will contribute to its distinctive mission. Gonzaga University is a committed EEO/AA employer and diversity candidates are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their disability status and/or protected veteran status. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources (509) 313-5996. | | Clery Statement |
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics

The safety of all members of the campus community is of vital concern to Gonzaga University. Information regarding crime prevention advice, the law enforcement authority of Campus Security, policies concerning the reporting of any crimes which occurred on the campus (and other specified locations), other security and safety-related policies, as well as the crime statistics for the most recent 3-year period may be found in the Campus Safety and Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report. The Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide is also available.

A copy of the report can be found online at www.Gonzaga.edu/Clery. A paper copy of the Campus Safety & Security Guide and Annual Fire Safety Report or the Gonzaga-In-Florence Safety & Security Guide may be obtained by contacting the Student Development Office on main campus, College Hall 120. The Florence Guide may also be obtained on the Florence campus in room 105. |

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please describe why you believe it is important to embrace diversity and support inclusion efforts in this role.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Do you have valid driver's license with good driving record?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter

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