Gift Processor/Stewardship Coordinator

General Job Brief The Gift Processor/Stewardship Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for the Universitys advancement and fundraising efforts through gift processing, donor database management, donor stewardship, grant support, and fundraising initiatives.

Assists with donor and prospect engagement activities, coordinates communications and reporting, and helps cultivate meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and funding partners while ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and exceptional customer service.

This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.

Typical Duties Process and acknowledge charitable gifts received by the University, ensuring timely and accurate entry into the Universitys donor management system.Maintain accurate and complete donor records and constituent information within the Universitys advancement database.Assist with the preparation, production and distribution of donor communications, newsletters, reports, appeals and other Advancement materials.Serve as a point of contact for donor inquiries and provide exceptional customer service to donors, alumni and friends of the University.Support ACUs moves management process by reviewing donor activity and giving information to identify first-time donors, donors requiring personal follow-up and prospects ready for further engagement.Prepare and maintain donor call lists, prospect reports, action items and recommended next steps for Advancement team members.Assist with developing and coordinating intentional cultivation and stewardship plans that move donors and prospects toward deeper engagement with the University.Assist with grant stewardship by tracking award documentation, reporting requirements and deadlines; coordinating required reports; and maintaining accurate records of grant activity and funder communications.Collaborate with University departments to collect information needed for grant proposals, reports and other funder communications.Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, corporations and other funders that align with the Universitys mission, programs and funding priorities.Support the preparation and submission of grant applications, letters of inquiry, proposals and related materials.Support Advancement team meetings by preparing prospect information, recording decisions and updating donor records, assignments and planned actions.Support the Advancement teams fundraising campaigns and donor outreach initiatives.Maintain confidentiality regarding donor information, University business matters and sensitive communications.Perform other duties and tasks assigned with integrity and professionalism.

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