Development and Donor Relations Coordinator

Development and Donor Relations Coordinator

• Starting from USD $62,192.00 - USD $73,174.00 /Yr.
• Full-Time
• Cleveland, Wisconsin
• Monday - Friday
• Executive Director of the Lakeshore Foundation
• Administrative Support/Information Technology
• 40

• Develop and manage an assigned portfolio of annual, mid-level, and scholarship donors with defined fundraising, stewardship, and engagement goals that contribute to the Foundation's annual fundraising objectives. 
• Lead all stages of the donor cycle, including identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation, stewardship, and renewal for assigned donors. 
• Develop and implement individualized engagement strategies to strengthen donor relationships and increase giving.
• Conduct donor visits, meetings, presentations, and stewardship activities.
• Lead prospect research efforts to identify, qualify, and prioritize new individual, corporate, and foundation giving prospects.  
• Recommend solicitation strategies and gift opportunities based on donor interests and Foundation priorities.  
• Document and manage donor interactions, next steps, and fundraising activity within the Foundation's CRM.
• Collaborate with Foundation staff to ensure consistent donor communication and exceptional donor experiences. 
• Support the Director in the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of major gift and principal gift prospects.
• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of annual giving initiatives, including annual appeals, year-end campaigns, employee giving, and other fundraising efforts.  
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies that strengthen donor retention and increase philanthropic support. Ensure donors receive timely, meaningful, and personalized stewardship throughout the year. 
• Plan, manage, and execute donor appreciation events and recognition activities.  
• Oversee donor acknowledgments, recognition programs, and impact communications.  
• Evaluate the performance of giving initiatives and recommend strategies to improve participation and donor engagement.    

• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of the Foundation's scholarship program, including administration, application cycles, scholarship setup, reviewer management, and annual planning. 
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for scholarship donors by providing stewardship, facilitating scholarship fund creation and modifications, and cultivating long-term donor relationships. 
• Administer scholarship funds by ensuring compliance with donor intent, coordinating financial reconciliation and disbursements, monitoring fund utilization, and collaborating with Financial Aid, Finance, and other campus partners. 
• Develop and manage scholarship communications, stewardship initiatives, recipient recognition, impact reporting, and donor engagement activities while serving as the Foundation's primary scholarship resource for students, donors, faculty, and staff. 
• Maintain accurate scholarship records, donor agreements, databases, operational documentation, and reports to support effective program administration, decision-making, and audit readiness. 
• Evaluate scholarship utilization, funding levels, and program performance to identify opportunities for operational improvements, maximize scholarship impact, and enhance the student and donor experience. 

• Plan and coordinate alumni engagement events and communications.
• Build relationships with alumni that encourage volunteerism, mentoring, advocacy, and philanthropy.
• Partner with College departments to increase alumni participation and strengthen lifelong connections. 

• Support comprehensive fundraising campaigns and strategic Foundation initiatives.  
• Prepare fundraising reports, donor proposals, presentations, and stewardship materials. 
• Maintain accurate donor records and fundraising activity.
• Monitor data integrity and generate reports to support fundraising strategy.  
• Represent the Foundation at meetings, events, and community activities as appropriate. 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related discipline required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Two to three years of related occupational experience required.

• Articulate Storyline and Rise e-learning development
• Familiarity with media software such as Adobe Creative Cloud, Canva, etc.
• Use or management of a Learning Management System (LMS)
• Use and editing of SharePoint sites

• Knowledge of Lakeshore’s mission, vision, strategic direction, and standards of excellence.
• Familiarity with different leadership styles and techniques. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.
• Strong critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Adapt quickly to new and changing technology.
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly, with a high level of accountability and attention to detail.
• Work independently, as part of a team, and/or with minimal supervision.
• Present self in a professional, ethical and respectful manner at all times.
• Use discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects or tasks, maintaining deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships and relate successfully with staff, students and all stakeholders.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment may require multi-tasking.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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