Coordinator, Philanthropy
Santa Rosa Junior College
Salary: $6,847.00 - $8,325.00 Monthly
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 25-01540
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Department: Foundation
Closing: Continuous
Description
FIRST APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE: April 1, 2026
Position is open until filled. Completed applications received by the application review deadline will be given priority consideration. It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials noted under the application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted.
RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the Screening and Interviewing Committee.
• First Round of Interviews: Week of April 20, 2026
• Finalist Interviews: Week of May 4, 2026
• Desired Start Date: May 27, 2026
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
• Salary Range: $6,847.00 -$8,325.00 per month (25/26 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $7,547.00 per month (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials). An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
Under the general direction of the Executive Director of the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation, the Coordinator, Philanthropy plays a vital role in fostering relationships between the Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation and the broader community. This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing strategies that support giving, engagement, build donor relationships, and support the Foundation's fundraising initiatives and the Foundation Board of Directors and Board Committees. The Coordinator, Philanthropy will work collaboratively with employees, donors, alumni, and community stakeholders to enhance awareness of the Foundation's mission and support for Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC).
This is a regular, full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.
• Creates direct mail and electronic solicitations for funding priorities, case statements, and other fundraising materials. Ensures design and content adheres to brand standards.
• Develops and coordinate the Foundation's annual giving and crowdfunding initiatives. Supports strategies for online and recurring giving to expand donor participation and retention.
• Develops and manages sponsorship opportunities. Cultivate and steward corporate and community partners to strengthen philanthropic support.
• Supports the SRJC Scholarship Program by securing annual gifts, managing the online system, assisting donors with fundraising systems, and providing updates on scholarship recipient selection.
• Develops, organizes, and facilitates constituent communications, presentations, engagements, stewardship activities, and donor interactions, including the Foundation's annual report.
• Organizes and implements annual President's Address to the Community.
• Provides governance and administrative oversight for SRJC Foundation Board of Directors and Foundation Board Committees including development of agendas, minutes, and other materials to comply with Brown Act requirements.
• Creates and manages regular communications and fundraising appeals for SRJC alumni; develops opportunities and events to engage alumni with the College; and plans reunions, affinity programs, and other special alumni events.
• Analyzes giving trends and donor engagement metrics to inform strategies for growth.
• Researches donor prospects, manages portfolios, and provides regular reports to support strategic donor engagement.
• Develops marketing and communication materials to enhance the Foundation's digital presence including website, social media, e-newsletters, videos, and others.
• May supervise student employees and direct the work of short-term, non-continuing (STNC) employees.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
• Fundraising, philanthropy, community engagement, marketing, communications, and fund development strategies and methods in an institution of higher learning and/or non-profit environment.
• Fundraising database software, data segmenting and analysis.
• Photo/design software application utilization.
• Social media platforms.
• Word-processing, spreadsheet, calendar/scheduling and presentation software programs.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by the supervising administrators, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in communications, marketing, nonprofit management, or a related field
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, marketing, or event coordination, or related fields, preferably in an educational or nonprofit setting.
Application Procedures
To be considered for this recruitment, applicants must provide the following:
• A completed Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide Questions.
• Contact information (phone number and email address) for three professional references. One reference must be from a current or previous supervisor.
• A brief cover letter.
• Current resume.
• A written response to the diversity supplemental question.
• Copies of transcripts of all college-level coursework. Transcripts must state that the Degree(s) has been conferred or awarded.
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• If transcripts are from an institution outside of the United States, applicant must provide a formal evaluation by a credential evaluation service accredited by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services of their international degree(s) at the time of application. For further details on SRJC requirements on Foreign Degrees, please see https://hr.santarosa.edu/minimum-qualifications-equivalency-and-foreign-degrees.
• If you do not possess minimum qualifications as noted under the Minimum Qualifications Section above, you must complete and attach the https://hr.santarosa.edu/sites/hr.santarosa.edu/files/ClassEquivAppfinal.pdf https://get.adobe.com/reader/ https://get.adobe.com/reader/ and supporting documents, including narrative synopsis, to your employment application.
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• If selected for the position, official transcripts must be submitted prior to employment.
• Must be willing to work on-site as determined by the department (the Sonoma County Junior College District does not offer ‘remote only' assignments).
• Candidate(s) selected for the position will need to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination as a condition of employment (at the District's expense).
• Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings on topics such as Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention, and Title IX.
• A current (within the last 6 months) DMV Driver's Record report verifying an acceptable driving record and possession of a Class C Driver's License.
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