Donor Relations and Development Services Coordinator

Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Shenandoah Valley, Blue Ridge Community College (BRCC) is committed to accelerating opportunities through the power of education. Our success is rooted in a shared dedication to excellence, ethical behavior, empowerment, and a culture of care. BRCC has been consistently recognized by the Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For, reflecting our supportive, inclusive, and mission driven workplace. By joining BRCC, you become part of a community focused on equipping students, alumni, and employees with the knowledge and experience needed to transform themselves, our community, and the world. If you are passionate about education and inspired by meaningful work, BRCC offers a place where your talents and values can thrive.

Blue Ridge Community College seeks an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Donor Relations and Development Services Coordinator to support the college’s fundraising, donor engagement, and development operations of the BRCC Educational Foundation. This position is instrumental in fostering strong relationships with donors, alumni, community partners, and other stakeholders through exceptional stewardship, communication, and organizational support. Work schedule: Monday to Friday 8:30-5:00, with occasional evenings and weekends for meetings and events

Full-time classified positions come with generous leave and holiday time, along with very competitive health benefits coverage (to include dental, vision, and short-term and long-term disability), retirement with the Virginia Retirement System, deferred compensation investment opportunities, educational assistance, and access to the college’s Recreation Center.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintain donor and financial records through data entry, management, and reporting – including daily gift entries and employee payroll deductions.
• Serve as back-up to Foundation Finance Manager, utilizing cross-training and crossover to provide internal controls and support continuous operations.
• Prepare donor correspondence, acknowledgments, and stewardship communications.
• Coordinate and attend all Foundation Committee and Board meetings, to include drafting of minutes, room set-up and catering
• Coordinate the BRCC Scholarship Luncheon connecting donors with scholarship recipients.
• Facilitate New Board Member Orientation.
• Coordinate the production of Community Link newsletter several times annually
• Partner with BRCC web designer to maintain Foundation website.
• Develop and distribute email campaigns supporting donor stewardship and fundraising initiatives.
• Provide support for the many events and activities of the BRCC Educational Foundation.

May serve as back-up to the Foundation Financial Manager, which requires credit check in addition to regular criminal background check

Required Qualifications:

• Creative approach with good problem-solving skills
• Sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, to include professionalism and responsiveness
• Adept at cultivating relationships and building trust with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to effectively collaborate and be a supportive team member
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with computer applications, data management systems and spreadsheets, along with the ability to learn new technologies quickly

Additional Considerations (helpful, but not required):

• Administrative or clerical experience
• Donor relations, fundraising, or development experience.
• Event planning and coordination experience
• Marketing, communications, or related experience
• Commitment to and support of BRCC’s mission
• Experience working in higher education
• Experience building community partnerships