Albright College
Advancement Communications Coordinator
🇺🇸 Reading, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 TBD
💻 Communications
🗓️ July 15th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Develop and execute communications targeting donors to inspire engagement and philanthropy.
- Create email campaigns, newsletters, event promotions, and print materials for alumni and donors.
- Produce digital content including photos, videos, graphics, and social media stories.
- Manage Advancement web page content and maintain alumni online community and giving platforms.
- Assist with speeches and remarks for senior leaders and campaign chairs.
- Track communications performance metrics to improve outreach effectiveness.
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field required.
- 2-3 years of communications experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sectors.
- Proficiency with graphic design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite), video editing, email marketing (Constant Contact, Mailchimp), and CMS (WordPress, Drupal).
- Preferred experience with fundraising communications, donor databases (Raiser's Edge NXT, Salesforce), and analytics tools.
Advancement Communications Coordinator Full Description
The Advancement Communications Coordinator is a creative and strategic storyteller responsible for developing and delivering compelling communications that engage Albright College’s alumni, donors, and broader community. This role ensures that messaging aligns with the College’s mission, showcases impact, and strengthens relationships with key stakeholders. The Coordinator will serve as a key link between Advancement and Communications, helping elevate Albright’s brand through meaningful content and digital engagement.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute donor-centric communications that inspire engagement and philanthropy, including impact stories, donor spotlights, annual fund appeals, and stewardship reports.
• Write, edit, and produce email campaigns, newsletters, event promotions, and print materials tailored to alumni, families, and donors.
• Create digital-first content and storytelling using photos, videos, graphics, and social media to amplify advancement campaigns and institutional milestones.
• Collaborate with the Communications team to ensure alignment across platforms and integrate Advancement messaging into college-wide communications.
• Manage content for Advancement web pages, ensuring timely updates and a user-friendly experience.
• Assist in writing speeches and event remarks for senior leaders and campaign chairs.
• Maintain and support the alumni online community and giving platforms in coordination with IT and communications colleagues.
• Track and evaluate communications performance metrics to improve outreach and donor engagement.
• Support the planning and promotion of Advancement-related events (e.g., Homecoming, Spring Gala, Reunion Weekend).
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in communications, preferably in a higher education or nonprofit setting.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a portfolio of written and visual content.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and video editing platforms.
• Familiarity with email marketing tools (e.g., Constant Contact, Mailchimp) and content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Drupal).
• Knowledge of social media platforms and best practices for audience engagement.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Albright College.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with fundraising or advancement communications.
• Familiarity with donor databases (e.g., Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce) and analytics tools.
• Understanding of branding and integrated marketing principles.
• Comfort with basic photography and videography.
About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.
About Reading, Pa.
Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” by U.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s — only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading’s artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading’s Pagoda, a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake, or from a scenic steam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified biking and hiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.
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