Position Summary:

Job Description:

Donor Relations Coordinator

Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the full-time position of Donor Relations Coordinator.  The position reports to Assistant Vice President, Development, works closely with the Development Team (Vice President for Advancement and Executive Director, Director of Development, Director of Advancement Services, Director of Finance, Annual Giving Coordinator, and Accounting Coordinator).

Responsibilities:  The Donor Relations Coordinator is responsible for the WCU Foundation’s stewardship and scholarship management efforts, developing and implementing strategies that engage donors and strengthen long-term relationships. Core responsibilities include annual stewardship planning, donor recognition initiatives, and the creation of electronic and printed stewardship communications that demonstrate impact and gratitude.

A central focus of this role is the administration of the WCU Foundation’s scholarship program. The Coordinator partners closely with the WCU Financial Aid Office and scholarship committees to ensure effective scholarship processes and leads the optimization and day-to-day management of Blackbaud Award Management.

As a supporting member of the Advancement team, the Coordinator manages a small portfolio of annual scholarship donors, ensuring appropriate solicitation, thoughtful stewardship, and annual renewal. In addition, this position supports the fund establishment process and ensures accuracy, consistency, and compliance in gift documentation and donor acknowledgment practices for the WCU Foundation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three year of demonstrated experience in customer service, donor relations, or a related administrative or support role.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage complex processes with accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and in person.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and advance important projects in a timely and organized manner.
• Proficiency with standard office software and comfort learning and using database systems.

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree. Experience with Blackbaud products, including Raiser’s Edge and the Award Management and Stewardship platforms. Knowledge and experience in scholarship management and donor stewardship. Familiarity with higher education or nonprofit fundraising environments.

Compensation: $54,355 - $57,000. This position is FLSA exempt. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

Application Procedure:  Apply online at www.Western.edu/jobs. Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Ella Fahrlander, Assistant Vice President Development, resume, and contact information for three references.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please direct questions to the Reilly Selinger, Annual Giving Coordinator, at [email protected] .

Application deadline is Friday, March 6 at 11:59 pm (MDT.)  

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 students. 47% of students are undergraduates, 33% are graduate students, and 80% receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries, 50 states, and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17, Western’s faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized, rigorous, and immersive education. Visit http://www.western.edu to learn more about the university.

Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tight-knit community. Living in the valley, one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals, exhibitions, performances, wellness activities, and more. In the winter, many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of cross-country trails. In the summer, bikers, hikers, and runners explore 750-plus miles of singletrack trails, while others delight in fishing, boating, and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. Pre-K-12 students are served by the highly-ranked Gunnison Watershed School District.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

 
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at [email protected] or (970) 943-3140.

WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS