Job Title: Assistant Director, Donor Relations

Department: Stewardship

Campus Location: Main Campus

FLSA Status: Nonexempt/ Hourly

Position Type/ Work Schedule

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

About Us

At Colorado College, 2,300 students learn and live on our beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. We attract top students seeking new perspectives with an array of experiential learning opportunities possible only in an immersive learning environment. Here, students take only one class at a time to facilitate deep exploration of a topic. We call this the Block Plan. This unique approach allows members of our campus community to share a rhythm of experience as we work together to fulfill our mission. 

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Donor Relations plays a key role in strengthening donor engagement and advancing Colorado College’s donor relations program and fundraising efforts. This role is responsible for coordinating impact reporting and student scholarship stewardship efforts, ensuring that donors receive timely, personalized, and meaningful updates about the use and impact of their gifts. Manages the collection and delivery of donor communications across campus units, supports student acknowledgment efforts, and maintains accurate records of stewardship activities. Contributes to the cultivation and retention of donor relationships by supporting strategic stewardship initiatives, maintaining tracking systems, and assisting in the development of new approaches to increase donor engagement and recognition.

Responsibilities

• Impact Reporting: 
  • Manage and execute a comprehensive impact reporting process to ensure donors receive timely and meaningful updates on the use and impact of their gifts.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to academic departments and administrative units to collect written and multimedia updates for donor reports.
  • Track and monitor reporting schedules for endowed and current-use funds, ensuring consistent follow-up and compliance with stewardship expectations.
  • Work with Advancement Communications to deliver polished and compelling donor materials aligned with institutional messaging and branding.
• Student Scholarship Stewardship: 
  • Coordinate the collection and distribution of student scholarship acknowledgments and related stewardship communications.
  • Develop strategies and outreach efforts to increase student participation in stewardship activities, including thank-you letters, testimonials, and video content.
  • Collaborate with Financial Aid and academic departments to assist in matching students with appropriate donor funds.
  • Maintain guidelines and templates to support student contributors and ensure high-quality, donor-centric communications.
• Project Management and Process Development: 
  • Serve as the project manager for key donor relations initiatives, including tracking overall progress toward annual stewardship goals.
  • Maintain systems and databases for monitoring donor touchpoints, student acknowledgments, and impact report completion.
  • Document internal workflows, recommend process improvements, and ensure alignment with broader donor relations strategies.
  • Collaborate with colleagues across Advancement to ensure accurate reporting, data integrity, and coordinated donor engagement efforts.
• Special Stewardship Initiatives: 
  • Support strategic stewardship initiatives from conceptualization through evaluation, contributing to the development and enhancement of donor engagement approaches.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Donor Relations and Director of Advancement Communications to create and coordinate recognition and cultivation materials in both print and digital formats.
  • Provide staffing support for donor and advancement events, serving as a representative of the Donor Relations & Gifts team to strengthen relationships with donors, institutional partners, and key stakeholders across the university community

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 3 years of experience in a related field with at least 1 of supervisory or lead experience

One year of relevant work experience may be substituted for one year of required education (OR) one year of relevant academic coursework beyond the minimum requirement may be substituted for one year of required professional experience.

Applicants are welcome to apply even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and encourage individuals with a genuine interest in the role to submit their applications. 

Other Position Details:

• Supervises Staff
• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 12/31/2025
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

In alignment with our commitment to reduce potential bias in hiring, applicants may redact any information that discloses their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from educational institutions on resumes, certifications, transcripts, or other application materials. There will be no penalties for the omission of such information.

Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:

• $24.89 to $29.87 per hour

What We Offer:

As part of the total compensation for Staff and Faculty roles, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation and sick time - accrual of 7.34 hours of vacation per pay period (176 hours, 22 days per year) and 4 hours of sick time per pay period (96 hours, 12 days per year)
• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays (20 days per year)
• 403(b) retirement plans where employees contribute 5% of pay and CC contributes 10%
• Tuition benefits for employee and eligible dependents
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Assistance Program
• Wellness benefits include free access to the sports center, swimming pool, arts and crafts, outdoor programs, and financial consultants

Explore the Department: 

Learn more about the stewardship department at Giving to Colorado College. Our team ensures every gift is processed accurately and every donor feels valued, fueling opportunities for students to thrive on the Block Plan. Apply today and be part of the impact.

E-Verify Information:

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Benefit Information:

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Leave Information:

Please refer to https://www.coloradocollege.edu/basics/welcome/leadership/policies/vacation-leave-and-accrual.html