Fostering positive relationships with prospective and existing donors
Assessing needs and contributing to the development and implementation of plans for prospect identification, cultivation, solicitation and recognition
Handling sensitive and/or confidential information
Drafting donor acknowledgment and recognition communications
Collecting basic development-related information
Generating reports
Maintaining senior staff calendars

Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
Minimum 3 years relevant experience providing support in philanthropy and in other fundraising environments
Experience creating donor correspondence from template non-template documents
Experience preparing reports from multiple data sources
Experience in conducting basic development-related research
Flexibility and demonstrated initiative to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous, and changing environment.
Ability to work independently, set and reorder priorities and act in an anticipatory manner with minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines
Ability to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and discretion in dealing with individuals of affluence and influence
Ability to effectively and clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with stakeholders to include students, alumni, staff, faculty, and donors
Demonstrated advanced computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), database and fundraising software, and email.

International Advancement Coordinator

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