Development Coordinator

About the University

The University of Connecticut is a top-ranked national university and health system with its flagship campus in Storrs. Designated a Carnegie Research 1 institution, UConn is the state land- and sea-grant university focused on education, research, and service to Connecticut and beyond. The University serves over 33,000 students—8,550 of them first-generation—across seven campuses, with a legacy of national championships. UConn Health is a top-ranked health provider delivering groundbreaking medical education, research, and clinical services to over one million patients annually. UConn has nearly 300 scientists in the top 2% of researchers globally, advancing discoveries in fields ranging from cancer to AI.

UConn continues its rise as a top public university with record applications, investments in student success, health, wellness, top faculty recruitment, research innovation, and athletic programs focused on holistic student-athlete success. The University has 26 national championships, including three consecutive NCAA National Championships in men’s and women’s basketball over the last three years.

Guided by the Because of UConn: The Campaign for UConn Nation, a $1.5B comprehensive campaign spanning all schools, colleges, campuses, and UConn Health, the University is advancing four pillars: Students First (financial aid, student health, career readiness), Academic & Innovation Excellence (top faculty, graduate fellows, innovation ecosystem), Health & Wellness of People & Planet (patient care, medical research, life-changing technologies), and Husky Pride (athletic excellence, alumni engagement).

About the Role

The Development Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting the success of the Development team through administrative, operational, and project coordination. This position serves as a liaison with Foundation and University partners, donors, prospects, and other external constituents, ensuring timely follow-through on priorities, accurate donor data management, and a high standard of service. The role supports donor cultivation, stewardship, event logistics, reporting, and internal processes to advance team goals and strengthen fundraising operations.

Responsibilities

• Administrative & Operational Support
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, exercising sound judgment, discretion, and strong customer service.
  • Support onboarding new team members, resource coordination, and other team operations.
  • Coordinate calendars, meetings, and scheduling for assigned development staff, including internal meetings, donor visits, and constituent-facing activities.
  • Arrange travel, prepare itineraries, meeting agendas, supporting materials, and track follow-up items.
  • Provide general administrative support, including document preparation, proofreading, file organization, action-item tracking, and workflow coordination.
  • Prepare, submit, and track expense reimbursements; assist with budget tracking, reconciliations, and routine reporting.
• Donor Data, Reporting & Pipeline Support
  • Maintain accurate donor and prospect information in the Foundation’s CRM/database, including biographical updates, contact reports, and attendance tracking.
  • Support department tracking needs, including pipeline updates, meeting briefs, and other information to advance fundraising efforts.
  • Gather preliminary prospect or background information from internal systems to support donor meetings and development activity.
• Donor Stewardship & Engagement
  • Coordinate logistics for donor visits, cultivation meetings, stewardship activities, and events (invitations, RSVPs, materials, catering, venue arrangements, briefings, proposals).
  • Support donor acknowledgment and stewardship processes, including thank-you correspondence, recognition materials, and impact-related communications.
• Engagement & Leadership
  • Collaborate with Advancement Services to steward donors, engage alumni, and support unit-specific events.
  • Provide visible leadership by participating in organization-wide activities, such as development management meetings, all-staff meetings, and events.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and commitment to the Foundation’s values while contributing to team and organizational priorities.
  • Model and articulate the Foundation’s core values (Purpose, Excellence, Culture, Communication, Integrity) at all times.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.