Coordinator, Donor Relations

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $52,981/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY 

The Coordinator, Donor Relations proactively identifies new and high-level annual and campaign major gift leads and prospects (individuals, corporations, and foundations) in order to help secure funding for university initiatives and priorities.

DUTIES 

• Researches and evaluates individual, corporate, and foundation prospects' financial capacity, ability, and willingness to give, as well as their other charitable interests and any connection they have to the university, using electronic alerts, analysis, screening information, data mining techniques, push technology, gift reports, demographic searches, peer screenings, and other research methods
• Produces comprehensive prospect lists and reports for senior leadership and development personnel, based on a combination of donor data, publicly available financial information, real estate ownership, family connections, and other major donor markers
• Compiles donor briefings and reports for high-level meetings at the university, producing cover letters, grant proposals and reports, supplementary donor stewardship materials, presidential acknowledgment letters, and other materials as needed
• Curates the daily news feed, with a focus on pertinent higher education, local, state, and national events for review by university senior leadership
• Manages the annual UHD endowment report, mailing it to donors with the assistance of the UH System and UHD Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid

MARGINAL DUTIES 

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Direct Reports:

• None

Delegation of Work:

• N/A

Supervision Given:

• N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the processes and procedures involved in securing university funding

Skills:

• Strong research and Internet search skills
• Good reporting skills

Abilities:

• Ability to use the university's computer programs and to learn new technology

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical, comfortable interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

 

Qualifications

 

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of related job experience

License/Certification:

• None Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with fundraising software programs and databases, including Ellucian Advance, is preferred

About University of Houston Downtown

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) is the second-largest university in Houston and has served the educational needs of the nation’s fourth-largest city since 1974. As one of four distinct public universities in the University of Houston System, UHD is a comprehensive, four-year university led by President Loren J. Blanchard. Annually, UHD educates approximately 14,000 students, boasts more than 66,000 alumni, and offers 45 bachelor’s degrees, 12 master’s degrees, and 19 online programs within four colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, College of Public Service, and College of Sciences and Technology. UHD has one of the lowest tuition rates in Texas.

U.S. News and World Report ranked UHD among the nation’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Applied Administration and Best Online Master’s Programs in Criminal Justice, as well as a Top Performer in Social Mobility. The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse ranked UHD one of the best colleges in the U.S. for its 2024 rankings, with notable distinctions:  No. 1 for diversity (tied) and No. 3 for student experience. TheStockWatcher.com called UHD a “notable institution providing high-quality online MBA programs. … UHD ensures that its graduates are well-prepared to succeed in their chosen career paths.”

UHD is one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, which also includes the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-Victoria. Instructional Sites operated by UHD are University of Houston-Downtown Northwest, University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College Kingwood, and University of Houston-Downtown at Lone Star College CyFair.

The University is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, a Minority-Serving Institution, and a Military Friendly School. For more information on the University of Houston-Downtown, visit uhd.edu.

The University of Houston - Downtown is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.