Join Our Team

Welcome to the Marshall University Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing the mission of Marshall University through philanthropy. We build enduring relationships that maximize advocacy and philanthropy to support Marshall University. Marshall Foundation team members are mission-driven and dedicated to connecting people and developing partnerships.

The Marshall Foundation is committed to developing its team members and helping them grow their careers while fulfilling the organization’s mission. Through teamwork and collaboration, people across the organization work to grow and foster relationships between benefactors and the university. If this description appeals to you, please explore our current openings.

Prospect Development Coordinator

Under the supervision of the Senior Director of Prospects and Grants, the Prospect Development Coordinator (PDC) is primarily charged with facilitating research of potential and existing prospects for the Foundation. PDC will assist with grant/sponsorship documentation from identification to reporting. Additionally, the PDC will work closely with the Senior Director of Prospects and Grants to continually grow the Foundation’s prospect identification process, documentation, and records database.

• Assist with research for financial opportunities with prospects and grants.
• Help assess capacity, interest, philanthropy, and existing relationships to identify and qualify new prospective prospects and grants as well as new opportunities with existing prospects and grants.
•  Assist with application of information discovered through proactive and reactive research and analysis on prospects and grants.
• Help maintain an active list of prospects and grants.
• Assist with determining match between institutional needs and initiatives with the funding priorities of foundations/corporate prospects.
• Help with the assembly and submission of grant requests/corporate sponsorships, including proposal, presentation, and supporting documents such as budget and letter of support.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships with grant foundation and corporate partners through program officers.
• Help in the facilitation with deans, faculty, and staff on various deadlines for submissions in a timely manner.
• Assist in maintaining records, database, and calendar.
• Other Duties as assigned

Gift Processor

Under general supervision, performs accounting support duties, primarily in support of gift processing. The incumbent is responsible for performing moderately complex posting, coding of transactions, and examining records to assure adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Performs related work as required.

• Classifies/codes a variety of transactions in accordance with internal and regulatory policies and guidelines which may require considerable knowledge or research.
• Reviews accounts, ledgers and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Prepares bank deposits and/or checks. Makes correcting and/or adjusting entries on ledger.
• Examines accounting records to assure adherence to accounting laws and regulations; verifies calculations and ensures accuracy and validity of transactions.
• Performs moderately complex posting and balancing of transactions.
• Maintains accounting records; gathers data and prepares moderate to complex reconciliations and reports from records maintained.
• May assist supervisor in preparing analytical materials by compiling data and preparing summaries and requests.
• May train and review the work of clerical staff.
• Support of other accounting and organizational activities as deemed appropriate.