Foundation Fundraising & Events Coordinator

NC Community Colleges; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lenoir Community College Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator to lead planning, execution, and management of events and donor engagement in the community. The role supports awareness-building and fundraising initiatives through collaboration with the Institutional Advancement Office.

The coordinator will organize high-profile events, manage volunteer committees, develop sponsorships, and cultivate new donors while coordinating with college staff and external partners to maximize impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred for consideration.
• 3+ years in nonprofit development, fundraising, or related field preferred.
• Experience coordinating volunteers, committees, or community activities preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn professional software.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently or on a team.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with donors, volunteers, and community partners.
• Valid NC driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Passport Application Acceptance Training Course with score of 90%+.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement Foundation fundraising events including Golf Classic and other major events.
• Develop annual fundraising calendar with timelines, meetings, sponsorship deadlines, and milestones.
• Coordinate active volunteer committees, recruit members, assign responsibilities, and follow up on activities.
• Encourage sponsorships, solicit donations, recruit participants, and promote events.
• Develop fundraising goals and cultivate relationships with businesses and individuals.
• Identify, cultivate, and sign new donors through research and community engagement.
• Assist with donor recognition, stewardship, and communications.
• Prepare fundraising communications such as letters, brochures, and sponsorship proposals.
• Recruit and train volunteers and ambassadors for events.
• Collaborate with Institutional Advancement to implement annual fund solicitations and campaigns.
• Monitor budgets, revenues, expenses, and evaluate results for improvements.
• Prepare reports on fundraising activities and event results.
• Coordinate with Marketing to promote activities and recognize partners.
• Maintain positive relationships with college staff, students, donors, and community partners.
• Assist with passport applications and related duties as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement.

Skills

Nonprofit development

Fundraising

Event planning

Donor relations

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Professional software

Organizational skills

Communication

Driver's license

Passport training

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a federally recognized institutional accreditor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lenoir Community College Foundation seeks a Development Coordinator to lead planning, execution, and management of events and donor engagement in the community. The role supports awareness-building and fundraising initiatives through collaboration with the Institutional Advancement Office.

The coordinator will organize high-profile events, manage volunteer committees, develop sponsorships, and cultivate new donors while coordinating with college staff and external partners to maximize impact.