Valencia College
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Join our team!
We are looking for a motivated and experienced leader to join the Valencia College Foundation Team. In the
Director, Donor Relations & Experiences
position you will have the opportunity to manage and enhance the stewardship and recognition of donors to Valencia College Foundation. This role is essential in ensuring donors are informed, appreciated, and connected to the impact of their philanthropic investments in student success.
The Director will develop and execute strategies to sustain and deepen donor relationships through general and personalized communication, stewardship reporting, and donor recognition events, all aligned with the Foundation’s mission to support Valencia College. This position reflects Valencia College Foundation’s commitment to excellence in donor relations and underscores the critical importance of donor satisfaction, retention, and engagement.To learn more about our dedicated Foundation team, please click here.
Valencia’s Total Rewards package features: Medical, Dental benefits and life insurance premiums Generous paid time off – sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and
so much more.
Additional Information:
This position will operate in a fully onsite environment. This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute
295.07(5)(a), F.S. Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS :
Please note that you will have to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position. About this Position
Position Number Position Number SE1644.00000 Position Title Position Title Director, Donor Relations & Experiences Job Type Job Type Staff FT/PT FT/PT Full-Time Employee Class Description 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 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 Grade 2038 Exemption Status Exemption Status Exempt Posting Number Posting Number S3475P Location(s) Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details Salary Range 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. Qualifications
Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education Required Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. Required Field of Study Other Required Qualifications Four years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or a related role. Required License/Certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education & Field of Study Nonprofit management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Preferred Type of Experience Experience in higher education or nonprofit sector.
Experience with executing donor recognition events.
Preferred Licenses/Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, students, faculty, and Foundation leadership.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and making complex information accessible and engaging.
Strong attention to detail in event planning, donor recognition, and reporting.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
Commitment to advancing Valencia College’s mission through impactful donor stewardship and engagement.
Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, budgets plan events with attention to detail.
Knowledge in CRM systems and donor databases. Working Conditions General Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job specific working conditions Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Job Specific Designation Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Join our team!
We are looking for a motivated and experienced leader to join the Valencia College Foundation Team. In the
Director, Donor Relations & Experiences
position you will have the opportunity to manage and enhance the stewardship and recognition of donors to Valencia College Foundation. This role is essential in ensuring donors are informed, appreciated, and connected to the impact of their philanthropic investments in student success.
The Director will develop and execute strategies to sustain and deepen donor relationships through general and personalized communication, stewardship reporting, and donor recognition events, all aligned with the Foundation’s mission to support Valencia College. This position reflects Valencia College Foundation’s commitment to excellence in donor relations and underscores the critical importance of donor satisfaction, retention, and engagement.To learn more about our dedicated Foundation team, please click here.
Valencia’s Total Rewards package features: Medical, Dental benefits and life insurance premiums Generous paid time off – sick leave, personal days, spring break, winter break, and other holidays Educational and Professional development opportunities for you and your dependents and
so much more.
Additional Information:
This position will operate in a fully onsite environment. This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute
295.07(5)(a), F.S. Applicants must complete the entire online application and include work history, even if attaching a resume. OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS :
Please note that you will have to establish and maintain Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position. About this Position
Position Number Position Number SE1644.00000 Position Title Position Title Director, Donor Relations & Experiences Job Type Job Type Staff FT/PT FT/PT Full-Time Employee Class Description 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 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 Grade 2038 Exemption Status Exemption Status Exempt Posting Number Posting Number S3475P Location(s) Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details Salary Range 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. Qualifications
Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable Required Qualifications Required Minimum Education Required Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions. Required Field of Study Other Required Qualifications Four years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or a related role. Required License/Certification Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education & Field of Study Nonprofit management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field. Preferred Type of Experience Experience in higher education or nonprofit sector.
Experience with executing donor recognition events.
Preferred Licenses/Certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, students, faculty, and Foundation leadership.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a talent for storytelling and making complex information accessible and engaging.
Strong attention to detail in event planning, donor recognition, and reporting.
Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment.
Commitment to advancing Valencia College’s mission through impactful donor stewardship and engagement.
Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, budgets plan events with attention to detail.
Knowledge in CRM systems and donor databases. Working Conditions General Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.
The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job specific working conditions Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Job Specific Designation Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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