Donor Stewardship & Scholarships Coordinator

Suna Solutions; La Verne (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Suna Solutions is seeking a meticulous Donor Relations Specialist to support donor stewardship across programs. You will collaborate with Advancement Strategy, Development Officers, Deans, and campus partners to craft timely, meaningful acknowledgments and engagement touchpoints.

In this role, you will manage the Named Scholarship Program, coordinate communications with financial aid, admissions, and academic departments, and ensure accurate reporting and donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience.
• 2+ years in advancement, fundraising, or donor relations in higher education.
• Strong written communication and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor acknowledgment and stewardship activities with campus stakeholders.
• Prepare timely, personalized donor correspondence and stewardship communications.
• Ensure communications comply with IRS regulations and donor standards.
• Collaborate with Deans, faculty, and officers to create donor touchpoints.
• Maintain accuracy and confidentiality of donor information.
• Support continuous improvement of stewardship practices.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Project management

MS Office (Word, Excel)

PowerPoint

Collaboration

Donor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Suna Solutions is seeking a meticulous Donor Relations Specialist to support donor stewardship across programs. You will collaborate with Advancement Strategy, Development Officers, Deans, and campus partners to craft timely, meaningful acknowledgments and engagement touchpoints.

In this role, you will manage the Named Scholarship Program, coordinate communications with financial aid, admissions, and academic departments, and ensure accurate reporting and donor engagement.