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Indiana Wesleyan University

IN · On-site

University Advancement Location: John Wesley Administration Building Classification Level: 18 (E1) Full-time/Part-time: Full-time / 12 months Administrative/Hourly: Administrative POSITION SUMMARY ...

ASPCA

Coordinator, Advancement

New York, NY · Hybrid

$29.33 - $31.25/hr

The Coordinator, Advancement carries out administrative and project management functions in support of the ASPCA's Advancement fundraising teams, including Corporate Partnerships, Foundation ...

Sinai Akiba Academy

Advancement Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $27.50/hr

The Assistant ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of the Advancement Office, overseeing administrative workflows, providing day-to-day support to the Parent Association (PA), and supporting all ...

HVAF

Advancement Assistant

Indianapolis, IN

$40K - $46K/yr

Job Summary The Advancement Assistant provides administrative assistance to the Advancement department to help meet annual fundraising goals including managing the donor/volunteer database. This ...

Sinai Akiba Academy

Advancement Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$24.50 - $27.50/hr

The Assistant ensures the smooth day-to-day operation of the Advancement Office, overseeing administrative workflows, providing day-to-day support to the Parent Association (PA), and supporting all ...

HVAF

Advancement Assistant

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$40K - $46K/yr

Job Summary The Advancement Assistant provides administrative assistance to the Advancement department to help meet annual fundraising goals including managing the donor/volunteer database. This ...

Foundation Academies

Advancement Associate

Trenton, NJ

$45K - $67K/yr

Career advancement opportunities * Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile * Windows-based laptop * Regular team-building activities and outings * 10 sick days and 3 personal days ...

Kids for the Future

Advancement Director

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$80 - $95/hr

Job Category Advancement, Director, Full-time * Relocation Expense Covered No * Employee Type FT Exempt * Required Degree 4 Year Degree * Manage Others Yes Description Metro Christian Academy seeks a ...

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Advancement Director

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$70K - $85K/yr

Advancement Director EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full time, exempt HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM with some weekend and evening hours; must reside in the greater Pittsburgh area. Limited remote working ...

LifeWise Academy

Advancement Officer

Gibsonia, PA · On-site

You have the ability to take advantage of each interaction and turn it into an opportunity for Kingdom advancement. You recognize that your sphere of influence is a mission field and are able to ...

Founding Forward

Advancement Coordinator

Phoenixville, PA · On-site

$19.50 - $26.25/hr

Advancement Coordinator Status: Full-time Location: Valley Forge, PA (Founding Forward, 1601 Valley Forge Rd Valley Forge, PA 19481), with one day per week at the The Union League of Philadelphia ...

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Advancement typically refers to the efforts and strategies employed by organizations, especially educational institutions, to build relationships and secure financial or other support from alumni, donors, and the community. Advancement professionals often work in fundraising, alumni relations, communications, and marketing to promote the institution's mission and goals. Their work helps secure resources that support scholarships, programs, facilities, and other initiatives. The term can also refer more broadly to career growth or progression within a company, but in most educational and nonprofit settings, 'advancement' specifically means the coordinated activities to develop support for the organization.

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Search intentCareer growth, promotions, higher responsibilitiesTechnical skills, job duties, certifications

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Advancement Coordinator - Institutional Advancement

Ashland University

Ashland, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Advancement Coordinator - Institutional Advancement
Job Description
The Advancement Coordinator is a key member of Ashland University's Institutional Advancement team supporting fundraising, donor engagement, prospect development, event management, and advancement operations. The position is structured around four primary areas of responsibility, with approximately 25% of the position dedicated to each area:
  1. Annual Giving
  2. Donor Stewardship
  3. Prospect Management and Research
  4. Event Management
  • Manage the day-to-day execution of GiveCampus fundraising projects.
  • Support annual giving initiatives.
  • Coordinate donor stewardship activities.
  • Manage prospect research tools and information.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of Institutional Advancement events, including Homecoming and donor engagement events.
  • Oversee student workers and stewardship officers who support Institutional Advancement activities.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact professionally with donors, alumni, students, faculty, staff, and University leadership.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to learn and effectively use advancement CRM, GiveCampus, and prospect research systems.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Commitment to confidentiality and responsible handling of donor information.
  • Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education advancement, nonprofit fundraising, annual giving, donor relations, alumni relations, or event management.
  • Experience with GiveCampus or similar online fundraising platforms.
  • Experience with donor stewardship and recognition programs.
  • Experience with advancement CRM systems and prospect research tools.
  • Experience supervising student employees or interns.
  • Experience planning and executing events.

Physical Demands
Anticipated Start Date of New Hire
10/01/2026
Anticipated Number of Hours Working per Week
40
Shift Required?
First
Job Duties
Job Duty Name
Annual Giving
Description of Job Duty
  • Manage and maintain Ashland University's GiveCampus online giving platform, including fundraising pages, campaigns, projects, and online giving forms.
  • Build, update, and maintain GiveCampus fundraising pages for University departments, academic programs, athletics, student organizations, and special projects.
  • Work with campus partners and advancement staff to gather content, photos, project information, and fundraising goals needed for GiveCampus pages.
  • Coordinate the launch and maintenance of GiveCampus projects, ensuring pages are accurate, current, and visually engaging.
  • Assist with Giving Days, crowdfunding campaigns, matching gift challenges, and other online fundraising initiatives.
  • Monitor GiveCampus activity and provide basic campaign reporting as requested.
  • Assist with donor acknowledgments and follow-up related to online fundraising campaigns.
  • Create basic graphics and digital assets for GiveCampus pages, online fundraising campaigns, email communications, and social media.
  • Assist with other annual giving projects, direct mail, email communications, and fundraising initiatives as assigned.

Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
25
Job Duty Name
Stewardship
Description of Job Duty
  • Assist with the coordination and execution of Ashland University's donor stewardship program.
  • Develop and coordinate timely donor communications, including thank-you letters, impact reports, donor updates, scholarship communications, and personalized correspondence.
  • Help demonstrate the impact of philanthropy on Ashland University students, faculty, programs, and the University community.
  • Assist with stewardship activities for annual, leadership, major, and planned giving donors.
  • Support scholarship stewardship activities, including donor communications and opportunities for donors and scholarship recipients to connect.
  • Coordinate and track stewardship activities to ensure appropriate donor recognition and follow-up.
  • Assist with donor recognition programs and events.
  • Maintain accurate stewardship records and documentation in the University's advancement CRM.

Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
25
Job Duty Name
Prospect Management
Description of Job Duty
  • Assist with identifying and managing prospective donors for annual, leadership, and major gift opportunities.
  • Manage and maintain prospect research, wealth screening, and other research tools utilized by Institutional Advancement.
  • Conduct research on alumni, parents, friends, corporations, foundations, and other prospective donors.
  • Identify prospects based on wealth indicators, giving history, engagement, professional affiliations, and other relevant information.
  • Assist with developing prospect lists for annual giving, leadership giving, and major gift officers.
  • Research lapsed donors and identify opportunities for re-engagement and increased giving.
  • Provide prospect research and background information to advancement staff.

Maintain accurate prospect information, assignments, stages, and activity in the University's advancement CRM
Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
25
Job Duty Name
Event Management
Description of Job Duty
  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of Institutional Advancement events designed to engage donors, alumni, parents, and friends of Ashland University.
  • Support event logistics, including invitations, registration, guest lists, communications, nametags, materials, catering, venue coordination, and on-site execution.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of Homecoming and other major alumni engagement events.
  • Coordinate event details with University departments, vendors, volunteers, alumni, donors, and campus partners.
  • Assist with donor cultivation, stewardship, recognition, and special events.
  • Support event communications and promotional materials, including basic digital graphics and email communications.
  • Maintain accurate event attendance and engagement records in the University's advancement CRM.
  • Assist with post-event follow-up, including donor acknowledgments, communications, and event reporting.
  • Help evaluate event logistics and outcomes to improve future events.
  • Provide evening and weekend support for events as needed.

Essential Duty?
Yes
Percentage Of Time
25
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1129P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
10/01/2026
Job Open Date
08/17/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.ashland.edu/postings/8723

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