Development Coordinator, Donor Relations and Major ...

About Russell Sage College: Russell Sage College is a dynamic, comprehensive college which serves traditional students and working professionals who pursue bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campuses in Troy and Albany, NY. Many online programs are also offered. Creating one of the region's largest private higher education institutions with the broadest catalog of programs in the health professions and strong programs in education, business, criminal justice, the sciences, pre-med, pre-health, and arts and humanities, Russell Sage College and Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) plan to merge. Russell Sage and ACPHS will collaborate over the next several years to create a plan to merge their academic portfolios and develop a facilities and people strategy, addressing workforce needs. Russell Sage College offers its faculty and staff the opportunity to make a difference every day - in the lives of students and the future of our communities. Job Description: The Development Coordinator, Donor Relations and Major Gifts, reports to the Senior Director of Donor Relations and works in close collaboration with the Major Gifts team. This role supports a comprehensive donor experience by providing coordinated stewardship and major gift fundraising support, ensuring timely, thoughtful, and consistent engagement with donors. The position is intentionally structured to support Donor Relations and Major Gifts equally (50/50) and serves as a strong developmental role within Advancement. Key Responsibilities Support donor relations and stewardship programs, including acknowledgments, recognition, impact reporting, and donor communications. Provide administrative and logistical support to Major Gift Officers, including relationship management and visit coordination. Prepare briefing, proposal, solicitation, and stewardship materials using information provided by gift officers and the research team. Support major gift cultivation and stewardship events, including invitations, RSVPs, materials, and reporting. Ensure accurate documentation of donor interactions, proposals, and commitments in the College's database. Assist with donor and alumni engagement and recognition events. Support the management and reporting of endowed, restricted, and capital gifts in alignment with donor intent. The estimated salary is $62,353 per year for 40 hours per week for 52 weeks. Requirements: Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relational databases. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Additional Information: RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC. Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity.  Applications accepted until position is filled. Reports to: Senior Director of Donor Relations Application Instructions: If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit the following documents by clicking here and follow the steps. Resume Cover letter A list of three professional references (Name, phone number, email address etc.) Please Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload your cover letter and any additional documents you wish to send. See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website. Returning Applicants - Login to your Sage Colleges Careers Account to check your completed application.Send letter of application, resume, and list of three professional references recblid zwo6ypkcjue03cwc61ncz2shzeutaq

Created: 2026-03-04