Coordinator of Donor Stewardship

Position summary

Responsible for creating high quality donor communications for the development team at JBU.  Works closely with the development team staff.  Works independently.

Role qualifications

• Strong ability to create good will with students, staff, faculty, and other constituents; servant attitude.

• Planning and task oriented; ability to move multiple tasks forward, while handling interruptions; good organizer.
• Capable of working in a team environment; professional in appearance and demeanor at all times.
• Trustworthy with confidential information; loyal; ability to set priorities and make responsible decisions.
• Commitment to the Articles of Faith, Mission, and Objectives of the University; and desires to be a role model for students by demonstrating an active Christian faith in personal example and in work related responsibilities.

Position responsibilities

• Sets objectives and accomplishes them without need for constant follow up.
• Designs, produces, and manages stewardship reports for JBU donors. 
• Creates and edits proposals for prospective JBU donors.
• Creates and edits the Inner Circle newsletter.
• Designs, creates, and/or edits materials for use with the Master Builders society, the JBU Leadership Circle, the JBU Scholarship Fund, and other fundraising projects upon request.
• Writes other miscellaneous information (letters, fliers, posters, etc.) for the development team as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential skills and experience

• Must have excellent writing skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.  Fifty words per minute keyboarding. 
• Experience with publication and layout programs preferred (i.e. Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Publisher)
• Project oriented, with ability to move multiple projects forward simultaneously.
• Ability to edit materials and initiate/create various reports and articles.
• Work with a team; work independently; self-starter.

Preferred skills and experience

• A variety of previous experiences will be considered. Experience in writing, graphic design, project management, and in working within a fast paced environment will be helpful.

Education

Bachelor’s degree required.

 

Reporting to this position

No direct reports.

 

Physical demands and work environment

• Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; sit; use hands; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment:  The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

About JBU

A summary describing the university is available on-line.

 

Apply

Please complete the application and email it along with your resume and cover letter to jobs@jbu.edu. Only complete materials will be reviewed. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the university.

Contact Information:
Darrin Coon
John Brown University
2000 West University Street
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Phone: 479.524.7123
e-mail: jobs@jbu.edu