we are hiring a development coordinator!
Help us build strong relationships with our ministry partners!
The Bradley Study Center’s Development Coordinator supports and assists the Executive Director to develop positive relationships with current and potential donors to advance the mission of “helping students and faculty explore the rich intellectual traditions of the Christian faith and cultivating a thoughtful Christian presence in the university.” This person will support the day-to-day administrative operations related to development and fundraising to help organize, plan, and execute a comprehensive fundraising strategy and increase donor and volunteer engagement. The ideal candidate will be a hard-working, enthusiastic professional able to undertake a variety of administrative support tasks. This person will be comfortable working independently, with a high degree of attention to detail and discretion.
The position will be a half-time, salaried position, although a part-time option may be possible. Estimated salary is $20-23,000 plus optional retirement benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work in partnership with the Executive Director (ED) and the Fundraising Team toparticipate in and manage a creative annual fundraising plan
- Assist the ED in developing and executing a comprehensive annual fundraising plan to identify new donors, cultivate existing donors, and generally improve the study center’s donor engagement
- Participate as a member of the Fundraising Team, meeting monthly or more frequently to assess fundraising status and adopt strategies to more effectively communicate with and engage our donor community
- Organize a data-driven approach to donor cultivation, keeping a close eye on our donor database and helping the ED and Team to be proactive and responsive to donor needs
- Work with the Operations and Communications Manager to make sure supporters feel connected to our work
- Support the Executive Director with managing the donor engagement software
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Experience of working in an office environment
- Experience of working in a fundraising team (desirable)
- Experience of building relationships with clients, supporters, colleagues or stakeholders.
- Experience of volunteering, or of working with volunteers
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a range of audiences and to present information in an engaging way
- Strong attention to detail
- A solutions-focused outlook
- The ability to work independently and in teams
- Personal Characteristics
o A personal and vital relationship with and faith in Jesus Christ
o Active participation in a local church
o Honesty, integrity, and discretion
o A willingness to agree to and live out the BSC’s faith statement and Community Life Standards
This position is open until filled, and applications will be reviewed immediately.
Interested persons should send a resume and list of three professional references to the Executive Director, Mike Weaver at [email protected].
About the Bradley Study Center
In 2017, a group of faculty members at Virginia Tech launched a Christian study center. The Bradley Study Center (BSC) exists to “help students and faculty explore the rich intellectual traditions of the Christian faith and promote a thoughtful Christian presence in the university.” We do that through formative programs, short courses, a student Fellows program, and hosting a community study space close to the campus of Virginia Tech. We also host lectures and public conversations on a range of topics, always bringing a Christian perspective into the dialogue. The unique ministry of a Christian study center is a great way to make a gospel impact on the campus of Virginia Tech!
