Donor Relations and Development Services Coordinator

About the role

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is committed to accelerating opportunities through the power of education. Our success is rooted in a shared dedication to excellence, ethical behavior, empowerment, and a culture of care. BRCC has been consistently recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For, reflecting our supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain donor and financial records through data entry, management, and reporting – including daily gift entries and employee payroll deductions.
• Serve as back-up to Foundation Finance Manager, utilizing cross-training and crossover to provide internal controls and support continuous operations.
• Prepare donor correspondence, acknowledgments, and stewardship communications.
• Cook up and attend all Foundation Committee and Board meetings, to include drafting of minutes, room set-up and catering.
• Cook up the BRCC Scholarship Luncheon connecting donors with scholarship recipients.
• Facilitate New Board Member Orientation.
• Cook up the production of Community Link newsletter several times annually.
• Coordinate with BRCC web designer to maintain Foundation website.
• Develop and distribute email campaigns supporting donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide support for the many events and activities of the BRCC Educational Foundation.
• May serve as back-up to the Foundation Financial Manager, which requires credit check in addition to regular criminal background check.

Requirements

• Creative approach with good problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, to include professionalism and responsiveness
• Adept at cultivating relationships and building trust with diverse stakeholders
• Adequate attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer applications, data management systems and spreadsheets, along with the ability to learn new technologies quickly

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
• Administrative or clerical experience
• Donor relations, fundraising, or development experience
• Event planning and coordination experience
• Marketing, communications, or related experience
• Commitment to and support of BRCC’s mission
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience building community partnerships