Advancement Associate Specialist
Trocaire Collage
Buffalo New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage, plan and
implement tasks associated with strategic priorities & activities,
including the college's Annual Fund, Spring Soirée (signature fundraising
event), and other Advancement initiatives.
- Database support for the alumni
and donor database using Donor Perfect.
- Work closely with the
Advancement staff including the Vice President of Mission and Advancement
and the office of the President to support the processing of all
donations, pledges, acknowledgments and necessary reports as requested.
- Supporting prospect research
for new and existing prospects through utilization of resources internal
and external.
- Liaison with Donor Perfect
support staff and other resources to build expertise using Donor Perfect
and provide training to the department and other staff as directed.
- Maintain budget spreadsheets.
Provide daily and periodic Advancement accounting.
- Provide administrative support
to the Vice President of Mission and Advancement through coordination of
communications, meetings and events for volunteers, donors, prospects and
alumni.
- Provide prospect research and
tracking support as needed.
- Participate in donor funded
scholarship awards coordination and stewardship process.
- Commit to enriching the lives
of students by promoting a positive learning environment; enhancing the
quality of the student experience; and philosophically supporting programs
and policies that facilitate student success.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of experience with a
Bachelor's Degree preferred OR a minimum of 5 years office management or
related experience in higher education or non-profit advancement office or
similar professional environment.
- Advanced computer skills,
including search engines, CRM, Microsoft Office & Teams applications,
with the ability to train others in system usage.
- Solutions-oriented team player
with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly motivated, demonstrated
self-starter with ability to manage multiple, complex tasks, and adapt to
changing needs and shifting priorities.
- Strong organizational skills
and extremely high attention to detail.
- Ability to think critically;
eagerness to learn and make a difference.
- Excellent customer service and
hospitality skills.
- Ability to maintain strict
confidentiality and take direction.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
- Must have a valid driver's
license and functioning vehicle
- Must be available and willing to work evenings and weekend.
Job Overview
Posted Date: 06 May 2024
Location: Buffalo New York
Salary: Neg Per Hour
Company Information
Trocaire is a private, career-oriented college in the spirit of our founders, the Sisters of Mercy. By cultivating a welcoming, inclusive and communal environment where human dignity, self-discovery and professional competence transform the lives of our students, we seek to honor and preserve the legacy of Catherine McAuley and the Sisters who started our school more than 60 years ago.
Name: Trocaire Collage
Web: www.trocaire.edu