Advancement Communications Lead: Donor Engagement & Analytics

Cornell College; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA & FSA

403(b) retirement

Job summary

Cornell College is seeking an Advancement Communications Manager to execute donor and alumni communications and stewardship across multiple platforms. You will develop systems to measure effectiveness and ensure operations run efficiently, while maintaining data integrity and coordinating with ACA staff.

The role demands strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with donor management tools. A flexible, tech-savvy mindset will support outreach, events, and fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1–3 years coordinating projects, communications, operations, or related functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and use metrics to inform decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and publication of digital advancement communications.
• Develop a tracking system for communication analytics and inform solicitations.
• Assist with proofreading advancement communications and social media strategy.
• Lead social media content planning and execution for alumni engagement.

Skills

Strong written communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Data analysis

Office suite proficiency

Google/Microsoft proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Raiser's Edge NXT

Canva

Microsoft Designer

CRM systems

Kanbanchi PM

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Cornell College is seeking an Advancement Communications Manager to execute donor and alumni communications and stewardship across multiple platforms. You will develop systems to measure effectiveness and ensure operations run efficiently, while maintaining data integrity and coordinating with ACA staff.

The role demands strong organization, attention to detail, and proficiency with donor management tools. A flexible, tech-savvy mindset will support outreach, events, and fundraising initiatives.