Development and Donor Relations Coordinator

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

Up to $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually | Professional development and growth opportunities

7.2% Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) savings - matched dollar for dollar

403(b) and 457 retirement savings options | College paid life and disability insurance

Health and dependent care | Flex Spending Accounts | Onsite fitness center and walking path

Up to 8 weeks paid New Child Leave | Relocation assistance available

Lakeshore also offers generous paid time off starting with 15 days of vacation, 9 days of sick time,

6 days of personal leave,

10 holidays, and a one-week winter break.

Local discounts on food, entertainment, and events | Discounts on cell phone plans and rental cars

Common Read events | Culinary experiences from onsite emerging chefs | Identity theft protection

“Dress for your day” | Employee recognition and appreciation events

Campus closed six Fridays during the summer

Benefits begin the first of the month coinciding with or following hire.

For additional information on our vast array of benefits, read through our benefits guide.

The Development & Donor Relations Coordinator advances the mission of the Lakeshore College Foundation by building meaningful relationships with donors, alumni, and community partners. This position manages an assigned portfolio of annual, mid-level, and scholarship donors while leading scholarship administration, annual giving initiatives, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship. This position exercises considerable independent judgment in managing donor relationships, identifying fundraising opportunities, and advancing the Foundation's philanthropic priorities while collaborating closely with the Director on strategic initiatives.

It will provide an exceptional customer service experience to both internal and external customers throughout every interaction.

• Develop and manage an assigned portfolio of annual, mid-level, and scholarship donors with defined fundraising, stewardship, and engagement goals that contribute to the Foundation's annual fundraising objectives.
• Lead all stages of the donor cycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal for assigned donors.
• Develop and implement individualized engagement strategies to strengthen donor relationships and increase giving.
• Conduct donor visits, meetings, presentations, and stewardship activities.
• Lead prospect research efforts to identify, qualify, and prioritize new individual, corporate, and foundation giving prospects.
• Recommend solicitation strategies and gift opportunities based on donor interests and Foundation priorities.
• Document and manage donor interactions, next steps, and fundraising activity within the Foundation's CRM.
• Collaborate with Foundation staff to ensure consistent donor communication and exceptional donor experiences.
• Support the Director in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift and principal gift prospects.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving initiatives, including annual appeals, year-end campaigns, employee giving, and other fundraising efforts.
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies that strengthen donor retention and increase philanthropic support. Ensure donors receive timely, meaningful, and personalized stewardship throughout the year.
• Plan, manage, and execute donor appreciation events and recognition activities.
• Oversee donor acknowledgments, recognition programs, and impact communications.
• Evaluate the performance of giving initiatives and recommend strategies to improve participation and donor engagement.

• Lead the administration and…