Giving Coordinator; Temporary

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3 days ago Requisition

Title of Position:
Day of Giving Coordinator (Temporary)

Department:
Office of Mission Advancement

Reports to Supervisor:
Director of Development, Annual

Giving & Operations

FLSA:
Exempt

Holy Cross College’s Mission:The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

All administrators, faculty and staff are called to assist students in their formation to be Christ-like students and thus must embrace and advance the Holy Cross mission of the College in all professional activities.

Typical Schedule
:
This is a part-time position, January – April, with expected hours not to exceed 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday. Some evenings may be necessary to meet the needs of the department.

Purpose: Holy Cross College seeks a Day of Giving Coordinator to support one of our most ambitious and mission-driven fundraising efforts. This temporary role will provide focused capacity to support Day of Giving (April 16) and broader annual giving initiatives through coordinated marketing, communications, and project management.

Working closely with Advancement and Marketing teams, the coordinator will play a key role in campaign planning, content creation, campus engagement, and day-of execution. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and getting things done.

Annual Giving & Day of Giving Support (Approximately 70%)

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Development and Alumni Relations to develop, coordinate, and execute Holy Cross College’s Spring Day of Giving on April 16, 2026.
• Contribute to overall campaign strategy and planning, including theme development, messaging strategy, donor segmentation, and participation goals.
• Draft and coordinate email copy, social media content, web updates and print/mail materials leading up to and during the Day of Giving.
• Collaborate with Student Activities to identify Giving Day projects, student‑led initiatives, goals, and engagement opportunities.
• Work with multiple campus departments to:
  • Set Giving Day goals
  • Collect and curate student stories and impact content to share with donors
  • Align messaging and participation efforts across campus
• Support donor stewardship initiatives related to Day of Giving and annual giving, including:
  • Coordinating thank‑you communications
  • Making phone calls to thank donors and encourage participation
  • Assisting with post‑campaign follow‑up and impact storytelling
• Assist with real‑time Day of Giving execution, including tracking momentum, coordinating updates, and supporting rapid communications as needed.
• Support post‑campaign reporting, debriefs, and documentation of best practices.
• Provide general support for annual giving initiatives and donor engagement efforts as needed.

Marketing & Communications Support (Approximately 30%)

• Draft, edit, and coordinate email marketing, social media content, and web updates related to Day of Giving and annual giving initiatives.
• Manage content calendars, timelines, and approvals to ensure timely and coordinated execution.
• Coordinate with campus partners to support consistent, mission‑centered messaging.
• Assist with basic performance tracking and reporting (e.g., email engagement, participation trends, campaign milestones).
• Help ensure alignment with Holy Cross College branding, voice, and mission across all materials.

Minimum Education, Skills, and Ability:

• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Collaborati…