FUNDRAISING SPECIALIST

Our Fundraising Specialist (also known internally as Advancement Services Senior Specialist) works hard to coordinate annual internal and external fundraising appeals and works collaboratively with Stark State's Advancement team to administer and manage the Stark State College Foundation (Foundation) finances. This position will serves as a liaison between recipients and donors, and will need to have impeccable customer service and follow through skills.

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Typical Hours of Work:   
Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.  

Location:   Main Campus (North Canton, Ohio) 

You’ll be a Great Fit If:  
If you appreciate engaging with donors and look forward to event planning and public relations this is a position for you. If you have Raiser's Edge experience we definitely want to hear from you!

Typical Responsibilities Include:   

• Responsible for gift processing and Foundation financial records, maintains confidentiality of donors and records. 
• Supervises all operations of Raiser's Edge database including training of staff. 
• Calculates annual scholarship awards as directed by the Finance Committee and notifies the appropriate administrator of awards and amounts.
• Manages Annual Fund Campaign Appeals including the Faculty Staff Annual Fund Appeal and assists with Community Appeal.
• Utilizes Raiser's Edge Intelligence data to effectively identify potential donors and works strategically with the team members to ensure a team approach to Advancement and support of the College Strategic Plan. 
• Creates reports for donors, the annual audit, as well as federal and state required reports. 
• Manages financial and other reporting responsibilities for Foundation in conjunction with the Comptroller and the Business Office. 
• Assist with Alumni Relations and activities as appropriate.

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To be Considered You'll Need:   

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, accounting or a related field.  
• A minimum of six years of experience in fundraising, resource management, or related field.
• Strong project management, communication, organizational, bookkeeping/accounting, and computer skills.

 Click Here to View Outstanding Benefits You Can Expect From Stark State College: 
Full-time employees can expect excellent medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors, and eventually across the commencement stage, on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be part of a better future for them – and you.

We love meeting stellar candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply. 

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