Development Coordinator, WSU Murrow College of Communication

Development Coordinator

Murrow College of Communication

Pullman/Seattle, WA

 

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Working out of both Pullman and Seattle, the Development Coordinator for the Murrow College of Communication is responsible for participating in and coordinating the development and implementation of fund raising activities to meet the unit’s goals.  The Development Coordinator is responsible for organizing, implementing and evaluating special events; performing public relations; solicitation of gifts and sponsorship from individuals and/or corporations; promoting establishment and maintenance of endowment and scholarship accounts; administering an alumni relations membership program; fostering membership program relationships; managing annual fund raising and special event programs and providing related support functions.  This position represents the University to internal and external constituents.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience, which includes six (6) month of full-time experience in marketing, gift solicitation or public contact work with evidence of ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively orally and in writing and organize and execute assignments.   A Master’s degree in a relevant field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience.  Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

 

POSITION-SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Periodic overnight travel is required, including evening and weekend work requirements for donor and alumni activities.

 

Position requires a valid driver’s license.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Fundraising experience at a comprehensive public or private research university or similar complex organization and/or demonstrated success in fundraising or relevant sales, marketing, or public relations positions.

 

Demonstrated experience with donor prospect research and ‘moves management’ systems or similar type sales experience.

 

Skilled in use of computer applications such as email, word processing, and spread sheet applications

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES



Annual Giving (30% E)

Prepare and implement strategies for all facets of the MCC’s annual giving program, i.e., Call-A-Coug, Faculty/Staff Campaign, holiday mailings, and other direct mail and/or special projects as designated by the Director of Development.

 

Identify and qualify annual gift prospects, upgrade current annual gift donors, acquire new President’s Associates level donors, and qualify major gift prospects.

 

Develop systematic efforts to identify, solicit, steward, maintain, and upgrade annual giving donors.

 

Complete and/or assist with contact reports for every donor contact; prepare written proposals, background reports, and other development materials for use during cultivation and solicitation.



Maintain historical records of annual fund progress.

 

Donor Identification, Cultivation and Stewardship (30% E)

Coordinate cultivation and stewardship systems for all annual and special gifts to facilitate timely acknowledgements and follow-up with donors and others, as appropriate.

 

Manage Gift Use Agreement (GUA) process in accordance with Foundation policy.

 

Assist in endowment and scholarship reporting to donors that require special stewardship. 

 

Assist with general stewardship programs, activities and programs for donors, i.e. coordinate luncheons for scholarship recipients and donors.

 

Work with the development director and MCC unit leadership to identify relationship linkages, ability to give, and interest areas of prospects.

 

Develop and monitor systems to track progress with current and prospective donors, including private grant activity (‘moves management’ systems).

 

Research current and prospective funding sources (individual; corporate; private foundations) using the Internet and other resources available through the Foundation and the University.



Budgets (15% E)

In cooperation with the Development Director, establish annual fund raising budgets.



Within established guidelines, monitor budget expenditures.

Ensure the receipt and recording of various fees associated with programs and projects.



Create and analyze budget reports.

 

Administration (10% E)

Organize, implement and oversee all aspects of Development Office operations, including scheduling, travel arrangements, database coordination, phone calls, and general correspondence.

 

Develop and coordinate the administrative and donor filing systems (paper and online).



Manage development calendars.

 

Serve as development liaison to administrative staff within each unit of the MCC.

 

Events (10% E)

Help plan, organize, implement and evaluate annual and special stewardship events of the MCC including, but not limited to major donor and scholarship events, donor site visits, and board meetings.

 

Assist the MCC Director of Communications and External Relations team to publish/promote various programs in support of the MCC.

 

Other (5%)

Other duties as assigned.

 

SALARY

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.





MURROW COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION:

The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication includes programs in advertising, broadcasting, communication studies, journalism, and public relations at the undergraduate level.  A strong internship program and support from professionals throughout the Pacific Northwest augment classroom instruction.  Master’s and doctoral programs focus on Media, Health & Social Issues and Organizations, Culture & Communication.  The College enjoys state-of-the-art, custom-designed teaching, research and production facilities in a new building that opened in January of 2004.  Washington State University, a member of the Pacific 10 conference, is among the 95 research universities nationwide with a Carnegie classification of “very high research activity.”  We are a land-grant institution with an enrollment of 18, 000 students.  The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication is the newest college at Washington State University, having been elevated to college status on July 1, 2008, with a significant infusion of resources representing the University’s commitment to increase the College’s impact as a signature program for the University and the state of Washington.  Washington State University has 105 undergraduate programs and more than 70 Master’s and 46 Doctoral programs offered through 10 colleges and the Graduate School.

 

UNIVERSITY

Washington State University (WSU) is a comprehensive land-grant research institution with campuses in Pullman, Spokane, the Tri-Cities (Richland, Pasco and Kennewick) and Vancouver.  There are ten colleges and a graduate school.  More than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students are served by the Pullman campus.  WSU offers some 300 fields of study including more than 150 majors plus many minors, options and certificate programs.   Bachelor’s degrees are available in all major areas, with master’s and doctoral degrees available in most. The University is one of the largest residential universities in the West.  Pullman offers a friendly, small-town living environment.  To learn more about the Pullman community, visit:  http://www.pullmanchamber.com/.   The university’s web page (www.wsu.edu) offers information about WSU and the surrounding area.

 

Application Process

Submit letter of application addressing minimum qualifications, resume, and names of three professional references with mail/email addresses and phone numbers to:

 

Lisa Marshall

Search:  Development Coordinator, Murrow

Washington State University

WSU Foundation

PO Box 1924

Pullman, WA 99164-1925

 

Review of application materials will begin on September 22, 2008.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, and special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

 

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

 

Washington State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509.-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu