Development Officer Stewardship and Donor Relations

Salary Range

$60,737.36 - $78,958.77/annually, DOE

116

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.
The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—
creating excellence in education for a better world.
We focus on people—not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom.
Discover how we're changing college.
We don't just support our community—we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County.
Learn about our economic impact.
We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.
Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off:
  Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension
  , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

The Development Officer – Stewardship & Donor Relations plays a key role in advancing donor engagement and philanthropic impact across the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, District Office, and the 10 MCCCD colleges. This position leads the Foundation's donor stewardship efforts through meaningful recognition, impact reporting, donor communications, and engagement opportunities designed to strengthen relationships and enhance donor retention.

Working collaboratively with Foundation staff, college leadership, and District partners, the Development Officer – Stewardship & Donor Relations develops and implements stewardship strategies and donor experiences that highlight the impact of philanthropy in supporting student success, workforce development, and equitable access to higher education across the Maricopa Community Colleges system.

25% - Impact Reporting & Communications:

• Gather and translate student success outcomes, program metrics, and financial data into donor-focused impact narratives demonstrating the use of funds
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop stewardship materials, impact stories, and donor engagement campaigns
• Lead the annual endowment report distribution process, in collaboration with marketing, fiscal and Systems Administrator
• Work with the Scholarship team to send named…