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Donor Relations & Gifts Coordinator

Colorado College

Donor Relations & Gifts Coordinator

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Job Title: Donor Relations & Gifts Coordinator

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

Colorado College is a nationally recognized, residential liberal arts college with 2,300 students from around the world. Employees set the stage for student success by bringing their diverse experience and knowledge to the table. The college actively promotes a dynamic and inclusive environment in which students and employees of diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives can learn and work.

Job Summary

The Donor Relations & Gifts Coordinator ensures the seamless and compliant processing of charitable contributions while helping deliver an exceptional donor experience that fosters confidence, accountability, and enduring relationships. The purpose of this role is to ensure the accurate processing, receipting, and recording of contributions while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards, and to support a comprehensive donor relations program that fosters strong, transparent, and lasting relationships with constituents.

Responsibilities

• Gift Administration:

• Comprehensive gift processing and administration of charitable contributions.

• Process, document, acknowledge, and receipt gifts and pledges of varying complexity within AffinaQuest/Salesforce, ensuring accuracy, General Ledger integrity, and compliance with IRS regulations, CASE standards, and internal policies.

• Manage complex transactions including gifts of stocks/securities, EFTs, credit cards, payroll deductions, matching gifts, and recurring gifts.

• Maintain constituent and fund records, assist with gift adjustments, resolve designation and accounting issues in coordination with donors, gift officers, departments, Finance, and Payroll, and monitor banking and credit card activity.

• Develop and document standard operating procedures, maintain physical and electronic gift records, and provide reporting and support for audits, fiscal and calendar year-end close, and other financial inquiries.

• Donor Relations & Stewardship:

• Support donor relations and stewardship initiatives in collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director of Donor Relations & Gifts.

• Assist with departmental gift notifications, fund usage audits, scholarship stewardship (including student surveys and donor notifications), impact reporting, and stewardship communications and events.

• Maintain stewardship fund files and documentation, respond to donor and campus partner inquiries regarding fund status and gift designation, and support donor engagement activities during Homecoming and Commencement as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

• 3 years of experience in a related field

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.

Preferred Qualifications

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:

• Does not supervise others

• Position will not drive CC vehicles

Application Instructions

• Application Deadline - last day to submit an application: 3/15/2026

• 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:

• $20.75 to $24.69 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 0.085 vacation hours for each hour worked and 0.0462 hours of sick time for each hour worked

• Paid seasonal breaks and holidays

• 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

Benefits and Wellness Information:

Please refer to our https://www.coloradocollege.edu/offices/humanresources/benefits/index.html

Explore the Department: Learn more about the stewardship department at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.coloradocollege.edu%2Fus%2Fgiving%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbrylander2025%40coloradocollege.edu%7Cb0ced6804ed04d73e4b408de6fe36b6a%7Ccfc7b13c12964387b3085de08fd13c99%7C0%7C0%7C639071219722530788%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YOI07MiQf4mnixpXfIDUc6MOMVyPZyVyP%2FEv3EPU4Co%3D&reserved=0. 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.

Accommodation Statement:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Colorado College's policies, if you have a disability and would like to request accommodations to support your application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at mailto:HR@coloradocollege.edu as early as possible. Positions may close on the listed deadline or, if posted as continuous, may close without prior notice.

E-Verify Information:

This organization participates in E-Verify. For more information, visit http://www.e-verify.gov

Leave Information:

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

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