Annual Giving Data and Operations Coordinator

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@cord.edu or 218-299-3339, or visit the Human Resources Home Page.

Position Details

Position Title:

Annual Giving Data and Operations Coordinator

Department:

Annual Giving

Location:

Moorhead

Employment Type:

Staff, Administrative Exempt

FTE:

1.00

Benefit Eligible:

Yes

General Employment Period:

January though December

General Work Schedule (days of week):

Monday - Friday

General Shift Hours:

8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Position Opening Date:

11/4/2026

Screening Begins:

11/18/2026

Position Closing Date:

12/4/2026

Open Until Filled? Yes

Why Concordia?

At Concordia College, your work contributes to something bigger. Every role plays a part in supporting our students, strengthening our campus community, and advancing our mission. Here, you'll join a collaborative community where your contributions are valued, and your work can make a meaningful difference.

About the Role

Position Overview

The Annual Giving Data and Operations Coordinator supports the success of Concordia College’s fundraising efforts through audience segmentation, analyses, and fundraising operations. Working collaboratively with Annual Giving, Advancement Services and other Advancement partners, the coordinator develops and maintains queries, dashboards, constituent segments and reporting processes that strengthen annual fundraising effectiveness and operational efficiency. As a member of the Annual Giving team, the coordinator also supports the execution of fundraising campaigns, special events and other team priorities. The position provides cross-trained backup for gift processing during staff absences and designated high-volume periods.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain queries, reports, dashboards, and constituent segments to support Annual Giving initiatives.
• Analyze fundraising data and donor trends to evaluate campaign effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with Advancement partners to develop reporting processes, data selection criteria, and analytical tools.
• Ensure the accuracy and consistency of fundraising data, reports, and related processes.
• Support the planning and execution of fundraising campaigns, mailings, events, and donor stewardship initiatives.
• Provide backup support for gift batching and gift processing during staff absences and high-volume periods.

You'll Thrive Here if You:

• Enjoy working with data, identifying trends, and turning information into meaningful insights.
• Have a keen eye for detail and take pride in producing accurate, reliable work.
• Enjoy solving problems, learning new systems, and finding ways to improve processes.
• Communicate effectively and enjoy collaborating with people across different teams.
• Are adaptable, organized, and comfortable balancing analytical projects with hands-on operational support.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, adaptable and collaborative, with an interest in both the technical and hands-on aspects of fundraising operations.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in a related field such as Data Science, Information Technology, Business, Statistics, or Mathematics
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel for data analysis, reporting and segmenting
• Proven ability to learn new software and navigate complex databases

Preferred Education & Experience

• Experience in education, non-profit, or comparable environment
• Professional experience in data analytics, business intelligence reporting, fundraising analytics or a related field
• Experience working with complex datasets, creating reports and dashboards and supporting business decision-making through analytical work
• Annual Giving experience, including audience segmentation, audience development, and data-driven support of fundraising and engagement campaigns
• Experience with fundraising systems such as Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM platforms
• Experience working with business intelligence, data visualization, and analytics platforms

Required Skills and Abilities

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a relationship-driven environment
• Analytical skills including the ability to analyze trends from quantitative and qualitative data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to successfully communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
• Commitment to ensuring the accuracy of data, reports, etc. and to deploying quality control measures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• High level of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality

Benefits and Salary

Concordia College offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides

Salary: 20.91 - 24.04 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

What to Submit with Your Application

• Required Documents:
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Optional Documents:
• List of References
• Licensure
• Certification
• Training
• Other

Additional Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants will be asked to provide contact information for at least two professional references before an offer of employment is made. References are not required at the time of application.

Employment Contingencies:

Successful completion of a criminal background check

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, 218-299-3339.