Development Officer - Stewardship & Donor Relations

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 60,737 - 78,958; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

ASRS Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District is seeking a Development Officer to advance donor engagement and philanthropic impact across the MCCCD Foundation, District Office, and ten MCCCD colleges. This role leads donor stewardship, recognition, and engagement programs to strengthen relationships and support student success and workforce development.

The position collaborates with Foundation staff, college leadership, and district partners to implement stewardship strategies, report outcomes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications or related field.
• Two years of experience assisting with and/or coordinating fundraising campaigns.
• An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience may be considered.

Skills

Donor stewardship

CRM systems

Donor reporting

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in marketing, communications or related field

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

$60,737.36 - $78,958.77/annually, DOE

Grade: 116

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

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-10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

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.

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. Learn about our economic 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

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• 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
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, 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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (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

1. 2+ years of stewardship experience, preferably in higher education
2. 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
3. 2+ years of experience with donor reporting, scholarships, or endowment stewardship
4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects, donor tours, and stewardship events while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Strong communication, writing, and creative skills to enhance stewardship and donor relations efforts and translate data into meaningful donor impact stories
6. 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

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.

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.