Donor Engagement & Data Management Coordinator

Lee College; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee College seeks a Coordinator, Donor Relations & Data Management to support fundraising and donor engagement. You will manage donor and alumni data in the CRM, draft stewardship communications, and help plan cultivation events.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across Advancement/External Affairs and with community partners. Some evenings and local travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher required.
• Three years of experience in customer relations, development, fundraising, donor services, or a related field.
• Experience with databases, CRM systems, or data entry systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with donors, alumni, community partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professionalism and discretion.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, teamwork, and institutional mission.
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends for donor and community events.
• Ability to travel locally for meetings and events as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry event materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor stewardship activities including thank-you communications and donor recognition.
• Serve as a welcoming and professional point of contact for donors, alumni, and community partners.
• Assist with planning and coordination of donor cultivation activities and Foundation-sponsored events.
• Support execution of advancement events including galas, scholarship breakfasts, and donor receptions.
• Maintain ongoing communication and follow-up processes to strengthen relationships.
• Maintain accurate donor, alumni, and partner records in the CRM/database.
• Enter, update, audit, and manage donor data for reporting and planning.
• Generate reports, dashboards, mailing lists, and activity summaries to support fundraising operations.
• Assist in monitoring donor pipelines, sponsorship tracking, and partnership engagement metrics.
• Draft donor acknowledgment letters, stewardship communications, and event materials.
• Prepare newsletters, invitations, impact stories, and annual reports for distribution.
• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for development and partnership activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Data entry

CRM experience

MS Office

Project coordination

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Salesforce

Blackbaud

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lee College seeks a Coordinator, Donor Relations & Data Management to support fundraising and donor engagement. You will manage donor and alumni data in the CRM, draft stewardship communications, and help plan cultivation events.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate across Advancement/External Affairs and with community partners. Some evenings and local travel may be required.