Program Coordinator, Strategic Philanthropy and Partnerships

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Posted Job Title

Program Coordinator, Strategic Philanthropy and Partnerships

Job Profile Title

Coordinator, Program

Job Description Summary

The Program Coordinator supports the Strategic Partnerships and Parent and Family Giving units within Development and Alumni Relations (DAR), providing critical operational, administrative, and project management support to advance enterprise-level partnership initiatives and parent engagement and philanthropy efforts. Working closely with the Senior Associate Vice President (SAVP) and unit Directors, the Coordinator plays a key role in managing the day-to-day activities that enable the identification, cultivation, and stewardship of high-value, cross-school partnerships and meaningful engagement with parent and family donors.

This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Coordinator will manage complex scheduling, help prepare briefing and proposal materials, track partnership and parent giving activity, coordinate communications and events, and ensure seamless coordination across multiple internal stakeholders and external partners. The role requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Partnerships

• Provide operational and administrative support to the Strategic Partnerships unit. Coordinate internal and external meetings related to strategic partnerships, including preparing agendas, assembling briefing materials, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Support the development of partnership materials, including proposals, presentations, briefing documents, and reports. Draft and proofread correspondence and other written materials on behalf of the SAVP and Strategic Partnerships team.
• Maintain and track partnership activity, prepare reports, and assist in maintaining dashboards and performance metrics. Provide general administrative support including file management, database maintenance, and document organization. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely updates.
• Support planning and execution of events, donor meetings, and engagement activities related to strategic partnerships.
• Conduct basic research and compile background information on prospective partners, donors, and organizations. Serve as a liaison with internal stakeholders across DAR, schools, and centers to facilitate communication and coordination. Assist in monitoring timelines and ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Handle confidential materials with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Parent and Family Giving

• Assist with drafting gift agreements, and preparing necessary reports, in