Job Description

The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic ADVANCEMENT SERVICES COORDINATOR.

The Advancement Services Coordinator oversees all aspects of the Raiser's Edge database, gift entry processing, financial report creation, analysis, and forecasting in response to - and anticipation of - fundraising needs, conducts prospect research, and assures quality, consistency, and accuracy of all data.

The Advancement Services Coordinator is a 12-month, full-time position, reporting to the Director of Advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES OVERVIEW:

DATABASE:

• Maintain an accurate Raiser's Edge database, with an eye towards improving the quality and effectiveness of the database;
• Identify and recommend courses of action on any data quality issues;
• Update constituent records, manage the flow of records from Veracross (admissions) to ensure accurate transfer of information;
• Train colleagues on proper use of the database, including queries, reports, etc.;
• Prepare donor lists for Annual Report;
• Process the summer clean-up/change-over;
• Run lists, mail merges, prepare reports as requested by advancement, business office, or communications;
• Maintain confidentiality of constituent information;
• Ensure compliance with School's policies and procedures around data.

GIFT ENTRY:

• Perform accurate gift entry, recording, and processing of all contributions to the School; which includes daily and periodic reconciliation with the Business Office;
• Manage and execute the gift acknowledgment and pledge reminder processes, in partnership with the Associate Director of Donor and Parent Relations;
• Create weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports for the advancement team, provide reports to Business Office as requested;
• Respond to queries with regard to the annual audit.

RESEARCH:

• Monitor news sources for information regarding members of the Hun community;
• Assess and determine capacity and inclination ratings through electronic and peer screening ;
• Produce research briefings on individuals and foundations;
• Create and implement a moves management program to track progress toward major gifts, work closely with colleagues to manage, record, and report on moves management and other campaign-related data;
• Suggest new and innovative ways to help team maximize the use of data to understand donor behavior and drive fundraising;
• Work collaboratively with all members of the advancement team to successfully achieve departmental goals;
• Strategize with team to develop and maintain prospect lists for campaign priorities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree;
• Strong background in data/systems management;
• Extensive knowledge of Raiser's Edge and NXT (or similar database), Microsoft Office Suite and advanced Excel skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills including responsive customer service and strong oral and written communication;
• Ability to research and institute new ways that data can be recorded and extracted in an effort to enhance advancement efforts;
• Superior project management skills with the ability to analyze and synthesize information with acute attention to detail;
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered or redesigned as necessary;
• Value collegiality and teamwork;
• A commitment to a diverse and inclusive community;
• Self-starter and anticipate needs before they arise.

ABOUT THE HUN SCHOOL

The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work.

The Hun School is comprised of 645 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states.

Our campus is located in historic Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country's best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theatres, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants and hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy.

OUR MISSION:

The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning.

OUR COMMUNITY:

In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.

OUR ENVIRONMENT:

The working environment is an office and school environment on a hilly 50-acre campus in Princeton, New Jersey. The abilities to occasionally lift files and storage boxes, walk up and downstairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment are required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.