Donor Relations & Communications Coordinator

Donor Relations & Communications Coordinator

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

The Donor Relations and Communications Coordinator is directly accountable to the Director of Development, Foundation, for the following duties and responsibilities. The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive role in helping the College change as necessary to effectively carryout its mission.

Donor Communications & Stewardship

• Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive donor communications and stewardship plan to engage past, current, and prospective donors.
• Oversee all written donor correspondence, ensuring timely, accurate, and compelling communication that demonstrates the impact of philanthropic support.
• Develop and distribute donor impact reports, stories, and updates that highlight student success and program outcomes.

Content Development & Digital Communications

• Create and manage content across multiple platforms, including newsletters, social media, and foundation publications, in coordination with Strategic Communications.
• Generate and curate stories featuring students, faculty, alumni, and donors to support fundraising and engagement efforts.
• Maintain and update the Foundation website to ensure alignment with campaigns, events, and donor engagement priorities.

Alumni Relations

• Coordinate alumni communications and engagement activities, including targeted outreach through database segmentation.
• Maintain and enhance the alumni database to ensure accurate and actionable records.

Campaign & Annual Giving Support

• Develop promotional materials and provide lead communications support for annual fundraising initiatives, including the annual fund, Faculty & Staff Campaign, and Distinguished Alumni Program.
• Manage and optimize digital fundraising tools (e.g., Give Campus), including campaign setup, giving forms, and reporting.

Data Management & Reporting

• Maintain accurate donor and alumni records in the development database, ensuring data integrity and usability for reporting and relationship management.
• Manage gift society lists and donor recognition efforts, including physical and digital recognition displays.

Systems & Process Support

• Create and maintain web-based forms and tools to support scholarship processes, board activities, and nominations.
• Assist with gift entry, receipting, and acknowledgment processes as needed to support Foundation operations.

Collaboration & Organizational Support

• Provide assistance and support for Foundation cultivation, stewardship, and fundraising events.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Strategic Communications, to ensure consistent messaging and branding.
• Contribute to a positive and adaptive team environment that supports the College's mission and evolving priorities. Perform other duties as assigned.

Compliance

• Complete all required institutional compliance and risk management training.
• Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday - Thursday) available to many departments
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

• Bachelor's degree with one (1) to three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and website maintenance.
• Demonstrated excellence in professional written and oral communication required.
• Experience and/or proficiency working with mass email/database platforms
• Ability to take initiative, act independently, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize.
• Ability to travel within the college's two-county district area.

Classification:Professional I

Grant Funded: N

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately.

All sections of the application must be completed.

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

• NWFSC Application.
• Resume.
• A cover letter explaining why you consider yourself qualified for this position.
• Copies of unofficial transcripts.

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