Director, Donor Relations & Experiences
Apply NowCompany: Valencia Community College
Location: Orlando, FL 32828
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About this Position
Posting Detail Information
Position Number
SE1644.00000
Position Title
Director, Donor Relations & Experiences
Job Type
Staff
FT/PT
Full-Time
Employee Class Description
P1-Staff exempt
General Position Description
This position is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of a donor relations program, including gift acknowledgment, gift stewardship, donor recognition and donor engagement to advance the foundation's fundraising goals.
The Director will develop and implement strategies to sustain and deepen donor relationships. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance daily.
Flexible Work Arrangement
Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.
Grade
2038
Exemption Status
Exempt
Posting Number
S3037P
Location(s)
Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday - Friday
8AM - 5PM
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Start Date
04/04/2025
Posting End Date
04/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Quicklink for Posting
https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/38197
Posting Detail Information
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
N/A
Salary Range
$79,726 - $100,454
Essential Job Functions
Description of Job Function
1. Provides leadership and expertise to create, implement, and assess a comprehensive donor relations plan in support of fundraising goals for the college.
Description of Job Function
2. Creates and oversees a donor relations matrix that includes a communications and recognition plan to illustrate the impact of donors' gifts: endowment reports, impact reports, personalized messages, and content that supports donor retention and growth.
Description of Job Function
3. Develops and maintains an annual calendar of communications and reporting activities to ensure regular and meaningful touchpoints with donors to maintain their engagement over time.
Description of Job Function
4. Utilizes donor database system to stay informed on gift agreements and ensure that the donor philanthropy follows college policy. Serves as a point of contact to ensure the college also remains in compliance with donor intention.
Description of Job Function
5. Plans and executes donor recognition events, such as the President's Circle reception, scholarship recipient luncheons/dinners, campus tours, milestone celebrations, and small donor cultivation/stewardship events.
Description of Job Function
6. Works closely with the finance team, scholarship team, and other college departments to collect and compile relevant data and student stories to demonstrate the outcomes of donor investments.
Description of Job Function
7. Leads all gift acknowledgment processes according to best practices, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge statements and stewardship reports.
Description of Job Function
8. Collaborates with foundation leadership to identify stewardship priorities, goals, and activities. Oversees the implementation and evaluation of stewardship initiatives.
Description of Job Function
9. Leads special donor experiences that highlight the impact of their giving, such as invitation to college and campus events, meetings with college leadership and student scholarship recipients.
Description of Job Function
10. Collaborates with the marketing team to develop compelling collateral and digital materials (videos, newsletters, emails, etc.) that demonstrate impactful giving.
Description of Job Function
11. Hires, supervises, and trains assigned employees ensuring compliance with applicable rules, laws, and guidelines. Completes annual performance development process according to college policy. Supports and encourages professional development and growth of the team's skills and performance.
Description of Job Function
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Position Number
SE1644.00000
Position Title
Director, Donor Relations & Experiences
Job Type
Staff
FT/PT
Full-Time
Employee Class Description
P1-Staff exempt
General Position Description
This position is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of a donor relations program, including gift acknowledgment, gift stewardship, donor recognition and donor engagement to advance the foundation's fundraising goals.
The Director will develop and implement strategies to sustain and deepen donor relationships. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance daily.
Flexible Work Arrangement
Fully On-site: Employee performs all of their job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.
Grade
2038
Exemption Status
Exempt
Posting Number
S3037P
Location(s)
Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Monday - Friday
8AM - 5PM
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Start Date
04/04/2025
Posting End Date
04/28/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Quicklink for Posting
https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/38197
Posting Detail Information
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
N/A
Salary Range
$79,726 - $100,454
Essential Job Functions
Description of Job Function
1. Provides leadership and expertise to create, implement, and assess a comprehensive donor relations plan in support of fundraising goals for the college.
Description of Job Function
2. Creates and oversees a donor relations matrix that includes a communications and recognition plan to illustrate the impact of donors' gifts: endowment reports, impact reports, personalized messages, and content that supports donor retention and growth.
Description of Job Function
3. Develops and maintains an annual calendar of communications and reporting activities to ensure regular and meaningful touchpoints with donors to maintain their engagement over time.
Description of Job Function
4. Utilizes donor database system to stay informed on gift agreements and ensure that the donor philanthropy follows college policy. Serves as a point of contact to ensure the college also remains in compliance with donor intention.
Description of Job Function
5. Plans and executes donor recognition events, such as the President's Circle reception, scholarship recipient luncheons/dinners, campus tours, milestone celebrations, and small donor cultivation/stewardship events.
Description of Job Function
6. Works closely with the finance team, scholarship team, and other college departments to collect and compile relevant data and student stories to demonstrate the outcomes of donor investments.
Description of Job Function
7. Leads all gift acknowledgment processes according to best practices, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge statements and stewardship reports.
Description of Job Function
8. Collaborates with foundation leadership to identify stewardship priorities, goals, and activities. Oversees the implementation and evaluation of stewardship initiatives.
Description of Job Function
9. Leads special donor experiences that highlight the impact of their giving, such as invitation to college and campus events, meetings with college leadership and student scholarship recipients.
Description of Job Function
10. Collaborates with the marketing team to develop compelling collateral and digital materials (videos, newsletters, emails, etc.) that demonstrate impactful giving.
Description of Job Function
11. Hires, supervises, and trains assigned employees ensuring compliance with applicable rules, laws, and guidelines. Completes annual performance development process according to college policy. Supports and encourages professional development and growth of the team's skills and performance.
Description of Job Function
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.