Development Coordinator jobs in Gulfport, MS

Job Summary 
Coordinates all development activities for the DuBard School for Language Disorders including coordination with all related university entities, private donors, foundations, government granting agencies, state and local officers, legislators, and elected officials. Works in concert with USM Foundation development staff and the Office of the Dean of the College of Nursing & Health Professions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Researches, writes or co-writes, and oversees grant proposals to public and private funding sources. Facilitates research grant proposals to ensure adherence to guidelines and deadline requirements. Researches potential additional sources of funding both public and private sources.
2. Maintains collaborative relationship between DuBard School and USM Foundation staff to develop concepts for external funding and maximize total gift revenue and plan solicitation strategies.
3. Develops and maintains relationships with donors and prospective donors with understanding and adherence to sensitive/related information as it pertains to HIPAA. Creates monthly schedules of donor engagement, school tours, and attendance at community events. Acknowledges gifts from donors. Completes monthly performance metric.
4. Facilitates the work of the Advisory Board and Finance and Development Committee. Oversees legislation that may potentially impact state and/or federal funding for DuBard School.
5. Develops and facilitates a strategic development plan. Oversees DuBard School’s annual fundraising campaign.
6. Adheres to University and department policies, procedures, and regulations and other duties as assigned.