Donor Relations Associate

The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) manages over $170 million in total assets and awarded approximately $8 million in grants and scholarships in 2024. This growing charitable foundation, headquartered in Grand Junction, serves seven counties in western Colorado. For more information on our mission, purpose and projects, visit wc-cf.org.

Job Overview: WCCF raises between $4 and $8 million each year from a large circle of donors. This circle has continued to expand steadily. We are looking for a talented professional with strong organizational, customer service and administrative skills to join our team and support three major functions: Development and Donor Relations, Regional Outreach, and Marketing and Communications. This is an excellent career opportunity for someone wanting to deepen customer service, administrative, and marketing skills, as well as develop skills in nonprofit donor work in a well-respected community organization.

Application Deadline: May 16, 2025, or until the position is filled.

Anticipated Start Date: Early June

Duties and Responsibilities:

Development and Donor Relations Support

• Serve as responsive and high touch donor service contact for current and prospective donors. This includes responding to donor inquiries, accurate and timely gift acknowledgement and processing.
• Provide support to a four-person Development Team including assisting with outreach, special events and communication activities.
• Support staff in maintaining and administering documents to ensure accuracy and consistency across all records and processes.
• Create and implement donor communications and correspondence with accuracy and timeliness
• Organize prospective donor leads and records, support the implementation of cultivation strategies and conduct research on individual prospects
• Organize donor engagement events including assistance in planning, tracking participation and staffing the event. Organize post event follow up tasks
• Support Marketing Director with content, updates, inventory, editing and other necessary functions to ensure high quality written communications

Database and Systems Coordination

• Develop and implement tracking and reporting systems for donors, prospects, and gifts using relationship management software (CSuite – CommunitySuite by Foundant); master the software, train and support donors, and assist staff in its proper use.
• Utilize database functions to design reports and metrics that align with WCCF strategic goals, ensuring accurate coding and maintenance of donor profiles and fund advisor records.
• Organize quarterly reports and coordinate the implementation of the next steps based on those reports.
• Assist with gathering data, materials, mailing lists, and implementation of bulk mailings
• Respond to requests for outside use of Center for Philanthropy meeting rooms. Coordinate and manage logistics to best ensure a positive experience for guests.

General Tasks

• Normal work hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
• Limited travel is required in the seven (7) county area in western Colorado; out of region travel may be required for industry conferences and trainings
• Required to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed for events and other projects

Supervision and Reporting

• This position reports to the Director of Development and Legacy Gifts.

Job Qualifications, Competencies and Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year university in a relevant field.
• Valid Colorado Driver’s License.
• 3 years in a marketing and/or donor relations position, nonprofit experience preferred.
• Willingness and desire to learn basic fundraising and donor relationship skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment, coordinating multiple projects and competing priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and meeting management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies rapidly and with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated professionalism and ethical standards for handling confidential information.
• Highly organized and attentive to detail. Take pride in accuracy on simple and complex records.
• Self-starter and problem solver who is motivated and willing to embrace new work and ideas.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25 - $27 per hour
• Status: Full-time
• Paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, health insurance, dental and vision insurance options, and contributions to a retirement plan
• Flexible and friendly work environment

How to Apply:

• Email resume and cover letter to jobs@wc-cf.org
• No phone calls please

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $4 - $8