Development Officer – Stewardship & Donor Relations

Association of Fundraising Professionals; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,737 - 78,958; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional development funds

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District seeks a Development Officer – Stewardship & Donor Relations to advance donor engagement across the MCCCD Foundation, District Office, and 10 colleges. This role leads stewardship through recognition, impact reporting, donor communications, and engagement opportunities to strengthen relationships and retention.

Collaborate with Foundation staff, college leadership, and District partners to implement stewardship strategies and donor experiences that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field or equivalent combination of education and fundraising experience.
• Minimum two years in fundraising campaigns or related activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead donor stewardship and engagement efforts across MCCCD Foundation, District Office and 10 MCCCD colleges.
• Develop and implement stewardship strategies and donor experiences to highlight impact of philanthropy.
• Coordinate and produce annual reports, impact narratives and donor communications.
• Work with Marketing to create stewardship materials and donor engagement campaigns.
• Plan and execute donor recognition programs and stewardship events.

Skills

Donor relations

Stewardship

CRM systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/related

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Job description

Development Officer – Stewardship & Donor Relations

Job ID: 322979
Location: District Support Services Cntr
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Salary Range: $60,737.36 - $78,958.77/annually, DOE

Grade: 116

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Work Calendar: 12 Months

Maricopa Summary

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision—https://district.maricopa.edu/governing-board-operations/board-policies/1-vision-mission-values-and-strategies/1-0#:~:text=Our%20Mission%3A%20The%20Maricopa%20Community,and%20the%20communities%20we%20serve. We focus on people—not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. https://www.maricopa.edu/colleges We don't just support our community—we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. https://www.maricopa.edu/industry/impact We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Benefits

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• https://www.azasrs.gov/, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

The Development Officer – Stewardship & Donor Relations plays a key role in advancing donor engagement and philanthropic impact across the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, District Office, and the 10 MCCCD colleges. This position leads the Foundation's donor stewardship efforts through meaningful recognition, impact reporting, donor communications, and engagement opportunities designed to strengthen relationships and enhance donor retention. Working collaboratively with Foundation staff, college leadership, and District partners, the Development Officer – Stewardship & Donor Relations develops and implements stewardship strategies and donor experiences that highlight the impact of philanthropy in supporting student success, workforce development, and equitable access to higher education across the Maricopa Community Colleges system.

Essential Functions

• 25% - Impact Reporting & Communications
  • Gather and translate student success outcomes, program metrics, and financial data into donor-focused impact narratives demonstrating the use of funds
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop stewardship materials, impact stories, and donor engagement campaigns
  • Lead the annual endowment report distribution process, in collaboration with marketing, fiscal and Systems Administrator
  • Work with the Scholarship team to send named Restricted fund donors an annual report
• 25% - Donor Stewardship Strategy & Execution
  • Develop and implement a strategic stewardship plan aligned with Foundation priorities and the donor lifecycle
  • Create tiered stewardship experiences for major donors, annual donors, corporate partners, and grant funders
  • Ensure timely acknowledgment, reporting, and recognition practices that strengthen donor relationships and long-term engagement
• 25% - Data & Systems Management
  • Partner with the Foundation Network and Systems Administrator to track and report stewardship activity within Raiser's Edge, including acknowledgments, reports, and donor touchpoints
  • Analyze financial, scholarship, and donor data to support stewardship reporting and engagement strategies
  • 15% - Donor Recognition
    • Develop and oversee donor recognition programs based on giving levels and affinity groups
    • Support colleges with memorial and naming opportunities
    • Maintain donor recognition policies and guidelines
    • Work with the gift processor to update thank you/receipt letters and online gift acknowledgements
    • Develop plan for utilizing Gratavid to send video thank you messages to donors
  • 10% - Events & Engagement
    • Plan and execute donor stewardship and engagement events, including scholarship celebrations, campus tours, and donor meetings
    • Collaborate with Foundation leadership, Board members, District and College leadership, and program staff to coordinate donor appreciation and engagement opportunities
    • Perform other duties as assigned

  Minimum Qualifications

  Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing, communications or related field and two years of experience assisting with and/or coordinating various fundraising campaigns and activities.
  OR
  An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

  Desired Qualifications

  • 2+ years of stewardship experience, preferably in higher education
  • Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, such as Raiser's Edge and Salesforce, including data entry, management, reporting, track metrics, and maintenance of donor records
  • 2+ years of experience with donor reporting, scholarships, or endowment stewardship
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects, donor tours, and stewardship events while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication, writing, and creative skills to enhance stewardship and donor relations efforts and translate data into meaningful donor impact stories
  • One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

  Special Working Conditions

  • Travel to various campus locations may be required
  • Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements
  • Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5am
  • Work Schedule may varies
  • May be required to work evenings and weekends
  • May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor
  • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
  • Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body

  Equal Opportunity Statement

  MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  ADA Accommodation Statement

  MCCCD complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at [e-mail]

  Posting Close Date: Open until filled
  First Review: Monday, August 17, 2026
  Applications received after the review date may not be screened

  EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

  Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.
  Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
  The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.
  The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.