Advancement Connector

Purpose

The Advancement Connector supports the Director(s) of Development by managing scheduling, communication, and day-to-day logistics so they can focus on building relationships and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a full, well-organized calendar for the Director(s) of Development.
• Schedule donor meetings, calls, and events with a focus on efficiency and thoughtful planning.
• Ensure daily and weekly schedules are balanced and aligned with fundraising priorities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for scheduling and general coordination with donors and internal partners.
• Draft and send professional emails, meeting confirmations, and follow-ups.
• Help manage incoming communication and ensure timely responses.
• Prepare concise, one-page donor briefings ahead of meetings (background, history, key notes).
• Aid in drafting follow-up communications and donor proposals.
• Track next steps and ensure all follow-up actions are completed.
• Data & Record Management:
• Enter and maintain accurate donor records in the CRM system.
• Document meeting notes and contact reports.
• Keep information organized and up to date to support future outreach.
• Fundraising & Event Support:
• Assist with planning and coordination of donor outreach, events, and campaigns.
• Use past giving and engagement data to support follow-up and strategy.
• Help ensure all logistics related to donor engagement run smoothly.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a busy, fast-paced schedule.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and follow through without constant direction.
• High attention to detail and reliability.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Office and database/CRM systems.
• Experience supporting a senior leader, team, or executive.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fundraising, nonprofit, or advancement settings.
• Familiarity with donor relations or engagement work.
• Experience with CRM systems such as Blackbaud.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Special Requirements

• Must be a member of a local evangelical Christian church.

OBU Benefits Summary

OBU understands that our employees are our most valuable assets when fulfilling our mission. We strive to offer an extensive array of benefits and opportunities for employees to choose from. Full-time employees benefit from the generous OBU provision of premium contributions for nationwide family-friendly Health and Dental coverages along with free life insurance that includes accidental death and dismemberment equal to an employee’s base salary. OBU provides access to optional employee-paid ancillary benefits like vision, hospitalization, critical illness, accident, additional employee-paid family life insurance coverages, and education benefits at OBU and other institutions of higher education. There is generous paid time off that includes annual granted vacation time, accrued sick leave, six annual holidays, and week-long breaks for Thanksgiving and Christmas that include energy conservation days. For all employees working at least half-time, there is an employer matching opportunity for retirement investments in a 403(b)(9) plan administered by Guide Stone. There are numerous other perks and opportunities for OBU employees including FREE family membership to the OBU Recreation and Wellness Center or RAWC, Global outreach university mission trips, cafeteria discounts, and parking privileges to name a few. For more information about the current OBU employee benefits and opportunities, please contact the Human Resources staff at HR@okbu.edu.