Development and Alumni Engagement Coordinator

Employer

Cleveland Community College

Job Location

Shelby North Carolina

Salary Grade

Based on experience, Salary range $48,327 to $72,490

Benefits

Full Benefits Permanent

Job Reports To

Executive Director of the Cleveland Community College Foundation

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 11/03/2025

Closes: 03/16/2026

Target Start Date

04/01/2026

Expected Work Hours

40 hours per week, 8 to 4 pm, Monday through Friday

Employment Type

12 month Permanent Full-time

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution in education, leadership, business, communications, marketing, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with alumni, athletic supporters, and community stakeholders.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in alumni relations, fundraising, or a related area. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and events.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and familiarity with Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge and Awards Management Systems.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required for events and meetings.

Skills and Abilities

Provide exceptional customer service with people internal and external to the institution.
Ability to provide leadership in anticipating and responding to change.
Flexible and adapts to change.
Ability to multi-task with multiple departments and activities of others.
Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college.

Preferred Qualifications

See Required Qualifications

Position Description

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Cleveland Community College Foundation, the Development & Alumni Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and leading comprehensive alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives that advance Cleveland Community College’s philanthropic priorities. The Development & Alumni Engagement Coordinator will promote a culture of giving, enhance alumni programming, and contribute to the growth of the CCC Foundation’s donor base.
Essential Duties Summary	Develop and execute alumni fundraising campaigns, including events, communications, and volunteer opportunities. Maintain and update alumni and donor records in the donor management software. Cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni, donors and corporate sponsors, Yeti Club members, and community stakeholders. Represent the CCC Foundation at community, athletic, and alumni events to enhance visibility and engagement. Plan and coordinate events such as class reunions, homecoming activities, donor recognition events, and networking gatherings. Identify, promote, and manage sponsorship opportunities. Manage game day and event-related activities for the Yeti Club, including promotions, volunteer coordination, and member engagement at home events. Lead initiatives to expand athletic fundraising through donor outreach, Yeti Club engagement, and sponsorship development. Manage Yeti Club member benefits, including merchandise distribution and donor recognition. Attend and actively engage with the Yeti Club, serving as a liaison between the CCC Foundation and donors. Collaborate with the College’s marketing and communications department to create content for newsletters, social media, and the CCC Foundation website. Assist with CCC Foundation fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor events as needed. Support stewardship efforts through thank-you communications, donor recognition, and impact reporting. Help identify prospective donors and provide background for cultivation strategies. Contribute to planning and execution of college-wide fundraising initiatives. Other duties as assigne

Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Cleveland Community College Foundation, the Development & Alumni Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and leading comprehensive alumni engagement and fundraising initiatives that advance Cleveland Community College’s philanthropic priorities. The Development & Alumni Engagement Coordinator will promote a culture of giving, enhance alumni programming, and contribute to the growth of the CCC Foundation’s donor base.

Essential Duties Summary

Develop and execute alumni fundraising campaigns, including events, communications, and volunteer opportunities.
Maintain and update alumni and donor records in the donor management software.
Cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni, donors and corporate sponsors, Yeti Club members, and community stakeholders.
Represent the CCC Foundation at community, athletic, and alumni events to enhance visibility and engagement.
Plan and coordinate events such as class reunions, homecoming activities, donor recognition events, and networking gatherings.
Identify, promote, and manage sponsorship opportunities.
Manage game day and event-related activities for the Yeti Club, including promotions, volunteer coordination, and member engagement at home events.
Lead initiatives to expand athletic fundraising through donor outreach, Yeti Club engagement, and sponsorship development.
Manage Yeti Club member benefits, including merchandise distribution and donor recognition.
Attend and actively engage with the Yeti Club, serving as a liaison between the CCC Foundation and donors.
Collaborate with the College’s marketing and communications department to create content for newsletters, social media, and the CCC Foundation website.
Assist with CCC Foundation fundraising campaigns, appeals, and donor events as needed.
Support stewardship efforts through thank-you communications, donor recognition, and impact reporting.
Help identify prospective donors and provide background for cultivation strategies.
Contribute to planning and execution of college-wide fundraising initiatives.
Other duties as assigne

How to Apply

Cleveland Community College is now accepting applications for the following full-time staff position: Development and Alumni Engagement Coordinator.

Interested candidates must complete the online employment application via PeopleAdmin. Candidates can apply by accessing https://clevelandcc.peopleadmin.com/ or by clicking the position title above.

Contact: Allen Kniceley, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development

kniceleya@clevelandcc.edu

704-669-4037

Contact Info

Allen Kniceley, Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development