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Coordinator, Fundraising Communications

Position Number: 6389524
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Development and Fund Raising

Coordinator, Fundraising Communications

Fordham University

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: Development - Fordham Fund

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Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of the Fordham Fund, the Coordinator, Fundraising Communications is primarily responsible for executing the Ram Line calling program, which employs student fundraisers to solicit philanthropic support from alumni and parents. The calling program is integral to the Fordham Fund's goal of growing donors and dollars in the $1-$25,000 gift range.

The incumbent will also support content development, writing, and story sourcing while serving as the social media lead for fundraising initiatives. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist with Development and University Relations' (DAUR's) marketing needs.

Frequent, evening, and some weekend work is required.

Essential Functions
Manages the daily function and overall strategy of The Ram Line calling program; Develops and implements a calling segmentation plan to optimize contact and donor retention rates; Strategically integrates the Ram Line calendar with the DAUR communications calendar, ensuring cohesive, donor-centric messaging to all stakeholders.

Recruits, onboards, and manages approximately 20 student employees.

Oversees and manages constituent follow-up and processing of data collected from each call session in collaboration with Advancement Services.

Creates comprehensive communications for the calling program, including verbal and written scripts for multiple channels.

Monitors and ensures program expenditures, including staffing hours, student compensation, and equipment, remain within the allocated budget.

Provides writing, content development, and channel support, ensuring fundraising messages are compelling, donor-centric, and aligned with university branding.

Identifies and develops impactful donor, student, and alumni stories in partnership with UMC to enhance multi-channel communications efforts.

Executes strategies to engage and grow donors in the $100-$500 range, working closely with student callers to ensure these donors are contacted regularly. Highlights prospects that offer the greatest opportunity for future growth and deeper engagement.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of fundraising experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, train, coach, and motivate student employees.

Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

Sound judgment and ability to handle delicate situations with tact and diplomacy.

Ability to work independently.

Strong analytical skills and ability to think strategically.

Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.

Ability to work well in a diverse team environment with a mix of students, alumni, and staff colleagues.

Ability to manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications
Higher education fundraising experience.

Experience as a student caller or supervisor.

Experience working with fundraising software programs.

Special Instructions

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/9524

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories