Valencia College
Overview
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. Valencia College Foundation’s commitment to excellence in donor relations underscores the importance of donor satisfaction, retention, and engagement. 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
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 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 and will exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance daily.
Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.
Grade 2038
Exemption Status Exempt
Posting Number S3475P
Essential Job Functions
Provides leadership and expertise to create, implement, and assess a comprehensive donor relations plan in support of fundraising goals for the college.
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.
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.
Utilizes donor database system to stay informed on gift agreements and ensure donor philanthropy follows college policy; serves as a point of contact to ensure the college also remains in compliance with donor intention.
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.
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.
Leads all gift acknowledgment processes according to best practices, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge statements and stewardship reports.
Collaborates with foundation leadership to identify stewardship priorities, goals, and activities. Oversees the implementation and evaluation of stewardship initiatives.
Leads special donor experiences that highlight the impact of their giving, such as invitations to college and campus events, meetings with college leadership and student scholarship recipients.
Collaborates with the marketing team to develop collateral and digital materials (videos, newsletters, emails, etc.) that demonstrate impactful giving.
Hires, supervises, and trains assigned employees, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, laws, and guidelines. Completes annual performance development process and supports professional development of the team.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience.
Four years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or a related role.
Preferred Qualifications
Nonprofit management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience in higher education or nonprofit sector; experience with executing donor recognition events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, students, faculty, and Foundation leadership; excellent written and oral communication with storytelling; attention to detail in event planning, donor recognition, and reporting; ability to work independently and collaboratively; knowledge of CRM systems and donor databases.
Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment. Typical physical and cognitive demands are described in the job posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
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. Valencia College Foundation’s commitment to excellence in donor relations underscores the importance of donor satisfaction, retention, and engagement. 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
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 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 and will exercise discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance daily.
Flexible Work Arrangement Fully On-site: Employee performs all job duties at a Valencia College location, with flexibility in the work schedule, if appropriate.
Grade 2038
Exemption Status Exempt
Posting Number S3475P
Essential Job Functions
Provides leadership and expertise to create, implement, and assess a comprehensive donor relations plan in support of fundraising goals for the college.
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.
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.
Utilizes donor database system to stay informed on gift agreements and ensure donor philanthropy follows college policy; serves as a point of contact to ensure the college also remains in compliance with donor intention.
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.
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.
Leads all gift acknowledgment processes according to best practices, including receipts, thank you letters, pledge statements and stewardship reports.
Collaborates with foundation leadership to identify stewardship priorities, goals, and activities. Oversees the implementation and evaluation of stewardship initiatives.
Leads special donor experiences that highlight the impact of their giving, such as invitations to college and campus events, meetings with college leadership and student scholarship recipients.
Collaborates with the marketing team to develop collateral and digital materials (videos, newsletters, emails, etc.) that demonstrate impactful giving.
Hires, supervises, and trains assigned employees, ensuring compliance with applicable rules, laws, and guidelines. Completes annual performance development process and supports professional development of the team.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications Required Qualifications
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience.
Four years of experience in donor relations, stewardship, or a related role.
Preferred Qualifications
Nonprofit management, Communications, Marketing, or a related field.
Experience in higher education or nonprofit sector; experience with executing donor recognition events.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: ability to build meaningful relationships with donors, students, faculty, and Foundation leadership; excellent written and oral communication with storytelling; attention to detail in event planning, donor recognition, and reporting; ability to work independently and collaboratively; knowledge of CRM systems and donor databases.
Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment. Typical physical and cognitive demands are described in the job posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must be able to travel locally on a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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