Position Summary:
The Coordinator of Outreach & Donor Relations supports stewardship, recognition, and annual giving programs, fostering a culture of appreciation and engagement with donors, alumni, and the Fort Lewis College community. Reporting to the Director of Outreach & Donor Relations and working closely with the Director of Alumni Engagement, this person supports development and implementation of impactful donor and alumni communications, consistent gift documentation, and assists in annual giving and donor stewardship efforts highlighting the Foundation's and Advancement team’s priorities. They manage processes that promote transparency, honor donor intent, and align with FLC’s mission and strategic plan.Job Description:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience;
Two years of experience in operations, professional writing, communication/public relations, fundraising, events management, marketing/sales, or a related field;
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects, and initiatives simultaneously;
Intermediate skills with computers and CRMs or customer-focused databases;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Demonstrated outstanding customer service.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient understanding of fundraising strategies;
Familiarity with the higher education landscape;
Experience with email marketing platforms and other digital tools;
Competence in social media marketing, including campaign management and content creation;
Proficiency in creating and implementing standard operating procedures/protocols;
Background in higher education, nonprofit, or advancement settings.
Major Responsibilities
Communications and Donor Relations
Support a comprehensive communications strategy that engages the FLC community, highlighting the impact of giving and FLC initiatives
Maintain a strong understanding of the FLC Foundation's strategic audiences, including alumni, donors, students, faculty, staff, and community members, as well as industry best practices for engaging these groups
Create content for multiple platforms, including newsletters, social media, emails, and print publications, to engage alumni, celebrate their achievements, and showcase donor impact
Manage the FLC Alumni Engagement social media presence, including content creation, scheduling, and audience engagement, in alignment with alumni and donor engagement goals
Create and support donor and alumni recognition and stewardship activities, ensuring alignment with the college’s goals and values
Evaluate the effectiveness of communication initiatives, monitor engagement metrics, and support with adjusting strategies to improve outcomes
Assist in the implementation of automated communication workflows
Annual Giving
Manage annual giving initiatives promoting donor and alumni participation and engagement
Engage alumni as a strategic priority in annual giving by creating opportunities that encourage new and ongoing support
Maintain a working knowledge of the donor pipeline and lifecycle, and provide support for strategies that encourage donor acquisition and retention
Partner with campus stakeholders to promote annual giving programs and fundraising tools, and encourage student participation in these efforts
Support large recurring annual giving campaigns
Track and analyze solicitations and campaign performance, adjusting strategies to meet goals
Scholarships and Fund Management
Support development and maintenance of FLC Foundation and Gift Documentation Processes
Manage scholarship gift agreement procedures, documentation, and updates in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid
Audit funds and gift agreements to ensure compliance with current laws and Advancement and FLC Foundation policies
Engage campus partners with scholarship and fund management training and promotion, and in scholarship awarding process
Support database integrity and optimize use of CRMs and digital tools
Identify opportunities for development officers to engage donors to renew and increase scholarship gifts
Supervision
Supervise and train student workers, coordinating projects and ongoing responsibilities
Monitor progress and timely completion of all assigned projects
Other duties as assigned
Work Environment:
Office setting with moderate noise levels.
Fast-paced and dynamic environment, requiring adaptability and problem-solving skills.
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
Light to moderate lifting is required
FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/ and Salary Range:
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $ $54,000 to $57,500, plus a
comprehensive benefits package.
Application Process
A complete application packet includes:
Application Deadline
Application materials received by 11:59 p.m. on February 1, 2026, will receive full consideration.
The successful candidate will be required to submit original, official college transcripts, and pass a background check.
About Fort Lewis College:
On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango
Notice to Prospective Employees:
The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:
Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy
Sexual assault policy
Campus security policies
Campus/community resources
The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment
Where to find registered sex offender information
Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years
Reporting crimes
The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:
By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.
Equal Opportunity
Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.
Discrimination Questions?
Office of Compliance and Community Standards
David Pirrone, Director of Compliance
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu
Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?
Office of the Title IX Coordinator
Madeleine Gillman, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator
210 Berndt Hall
1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
(970) 247-7049 mgillman@fortlewis.edu
Information about Fort Lewis College’s alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.
* Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.
ADAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.