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Development Coordinator - College of Veterinary Medicine
CompanyIOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
LocationAmes
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 17, 2026
About The Company
The Iowa State University Foundation is a private non-profit organization dedicated to securing and stewarding private gifts and grants that benefit Iowa State University. Each year, thousands of generous benefactors make gifts to show their support for Iowa State.
The ISU Foundation works with Iowa State administrators, deans and unit leaders to determine the university's fundraising priorities. These projects may include professorships, faculty support, student scholarships, facility improvements, new equipment, athletic support, program enhancements and new buildings, just to name a few. The ISU Foundation staff and volunteer leadership works in partnership with university officials to generate private support for ISU.
About the Role
Description
Join the Iowa State University Foundation in our mission to engage our community, inspire philanthropy, and steward resources to advance Iowa State University and its impact on Iowa and the world. We are seeking an organized, proactive, and service-oriented individual to join our development team.
Requirements
As development coordinator for the College of Veterinary Medicine development team, you will deliver administrative and operational support in outreach, engagement, and philanthropy that supports animal-related higher education, healthcare, and research at Iowa State University.
Core responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage the coordination of donor calls within the unit and with corresponding ISU Foundation teams. This includes researching and outlining call objectives for all participants.
- Collaborate with development officers on donor engagement strategies and assist with the coordination, implementation and follow-up of those strategies.
- Research and prepare financial reports for distribution within the college and the foundation.
- Provide day-to-day administrative support for the development team, anticipating routine needs and taking initiative on appropriate tasks and follow-up, including coordinating calendars and travel, scheduling appointments, do research for and support team and campus meetings, maintain supplies, and manage office operations.
- Prepare and submit data query requests, various agreements and forms, and complete data entry in the customer relationship management software (CRM).
- Assist with the departmental budget process, process payments and reimbursements, and reconciliation.
- Work closely with college faculty and staff to help develop effective communications and strategic fundraising activities.
- Assist with donor engagement and outreach activities, including campus visits, college and hospital tours, donor events, stewardship activities and special initiatives.
Qualifications
Education & Work Experience
- 5-6 years of work experience related to employment area. Education may be substituted for years of work experience.
Desired Skills & Experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be adaptable, flexible, and self-directed.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software.
- Must be able to handle several activities simultaneously with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines and accuracy.
- Must adhere to strict confidentiality standards.
Travel: None
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Ames, IA; potentially hybrid
Key Skills
Administrative supportDonor engagementPhilanthropyData entryCRM softwareFinancial reportingBudget managementCommunication skillsCustomer serviceProject coordinationStrategic planningMicrosoft Office SuiteTime managementConfidentialityResearch
Categories
AdministrativeEducationManagement & LeadershipFinance & Accounting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Development Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for donor engagement, outreach, and philanthropy within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Responsibilities include managing donor calls, preparing financial reports, coordinating calendars, and assisting with departmental budget processes.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
282
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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