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Donor Relations Coordinator

Grayson College, Denison, Texas, United States, 75021

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Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short & Long-term disability insurances available

Medical premiums covered by Grayson College for FT employee only

Vacation Accrual- 2 weeks per year

Sick Leave Accrual- 2 weeks per year

Personal Leave- 2 days for FT employees per year

Holidays- Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day

Tuition-FT employees, their spouse & dependents are eligible for coverage of Grayson College tuition.

Welcome to Grayson College. Grayson College is in the heart of Grayson County and provides a vital link for higher education. GC offers small classes for personalized instruction, affordable tuition, caring, professional faculty, and the convenience of day, evening or online classes. The college serves approximately 5,000 students annually. Grayson’s reputation is highly respected by surrounding universities and industries as an excellent source of quality graduates who bring specialized, skilled and much‑needed talents to the workplace.

Donor Relations Coordinator

Role : Responsible for ensuring a comprehensive donor relations and alumni engagement program that builds strong connections with donors and alumni to support fundraising goals; oversees donor recognition and stewardship of gifts to the College; manages donor relations database and annual giving campaigns/societies, collaborates with central marketing and communications to develop tailored communications for multi‑channel outreach and giving opportunities; administers annual scholarship award process/cycle.

The salary range for this position is $20.69 to 31.04 per hour.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

25% Promote, review and administer Grayson College Foundation scholarship selection.

20% Develop and distribute the Annual Foundation Report, annual Donor Endowment Reports and annual Donor Scholarship Reports.

15% Manage data coding processes in fund accounting and other data tables to ensure data integrity for fund review processes, including the tracking process for quarter fund review reports.

15% Audit, analyze and implement impactful, personalized stewardship and donor relations activities that help build the pipeline and increase donor retention.

15% Manage specialized giving campaigns and related donor giving societies.

10% Support the organization and execution of donor events.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

Performance Measurements

Demonstrates the Viking Values of balance, clarity, gratitude, service, teamwork, and trust.

Complies with all federal and state laws and regulations relating to higher education and fundraising.

Conducts regular face-to-face visits with prospects and donors each month.

Establishes rapport and builds relationships to increase long-term support for the Grayson College Foundation.

Promotes student success in development activities.

Maintains accurate records regarding donor contacts and gifts.

Manages multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Demonstrates the ability to adapt to change, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and remain accountable for results.

Knowledge and Skills Experience: Two years to five years of similar or related experience.

Education: (1) A two‑year college degree or (2) Completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or (3) Completion of a specialized and extensive in‑house training or apprenticeship program.

Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves much personal contact with others inside and/or outside the college for purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of alumni, faculty, donors, and colleagues throughout the college.

Physical Requirements: The work is typically sedentary. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. Work will require attendance at special events during some evening and weekends. Work will involve periodic travel in and out of state.

Work Environment: Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a typical office.

Application Requirements Application is required to be considered for position regardless if resume is submitted.

To be considered for this position a Grayson College application, résumé, official transcripts and/or certifications must be submitted.

If you have earned a degree from outside the US, we require a transcript evaluation prior to reviewing your application.

This position is considered a security sensitive position and will require a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employment GRAYSON COLLEGE IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ON THE BASIS OF MERIT AND WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RELIGION, GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

The employer actively supports the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations. For more information, please contact the human resources office at 903-463-8770 or gcjobs@grayson.edu.

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