Donor Relations Manager

Position Title: Donor Relations ManagerLocation: Foundation OfficeClassification: Full-Time | AdministratorThe OpportunityReporting to the Executive Director of the Foundation, the Donor Relations Manager oversees the Columbia-Greene Community College Foundations gift processing, manages comprehensive donor stewardship program including the Foundation scholarships, in collaboration with College partners. The Donor Relations Manager also serves as the Secretary to the Foundation Board of Directors.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the accurate and timely entry of all gifts into the Foundation database including:Maintenance of updated policies and procedures related to donor information collection and gift entry and processing.Preparation of gift receipts and acknowledgement letters.Maintenance of donor database, performing systematic cleanup, imports/exports, global updates, attributes, and code table management, as well as routine maintenance when needed.Serve as the primary liaison to the business office for gift processing, recording, and reconciliation.Develop and manage a comprehensive donor stewardship program and calendar for all donors that includes:Gift acknowledgement and donor recognition,Reporting on grant usage and outcomes,Demonstration of the impact and outcomes of giving to donors at all levels.Coordinate mass annual appeals, communications with constituents, and website updates, in collaboration with the Executive Director and the Marketing & Communications office.In collaboration with the Dean of Enrollment Management and the Financial Aid office, coordinate awarding of designated scholarship funds in alignment with scholarship criteria and spending guidelines. Provide stewardship reporting to scholarship donors.Support the Executive Director, Board committees and outside consultants with planning, coordinating, and implementing special events, both fundraising and non-fundraising throughout the year.Provide executive administrative support to the Executive Director, especially related to Foundation Board activities.Perform other duties as assigned.ExpectationsThe ability to sit or stand at a computer for long periods.Some early mornings, nights and weekends are required.Integrity and the highest sense of personal ethics.A driven collaborator with high emotional intelligence.Highly detail-oriented, thrives in managing multiple projects simultaneously.A sense of humor.QualificationsAn articulated belief in the mission of Columbia-Greene Community College, and the importance of community college educationCommunity college experience is a plus.At least three years experience in development, marketing & communication, or transferable skillsExcellent communication skills, emphasizing strong creative and business writing.Graphic design capability is a plus.Previous experience with a constituent relationship management systemExperience with Blackbaud Raisers Edge is a plus.Proficient in office technologiesColumbia-Greene Community College is a Microsoft / Teams environment.Experience with Canva, WordPress, and Oxygen is a plus.Salary and Benefit InformationSalary $62K. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation, and sick leave, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax-deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. Application InformationFor full consideration, applicants must submit the following: (1) cover letter; (2) cv/resume; and (3) contact information for three professional references. Submit all as ONE PDF to: -Greene Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individuals race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.The College makes every reasonable effort to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for individuals with documented disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations for completing the application process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 518-697-6337.PDN-9f5a2e82-dfcd-4328-8674-8c844a0234d6

Created: 2025-07-15