Development Officer - Stewardship & Donor Relations

$60,737.36 - $78,958.77/annually, DOE

116

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits. 
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college.

We don't just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. 

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) 

The Development Officer - Stewardship & Donor Relations plays a key role in advancing donor engagement and philanthropic impact across the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation, District Office, and the 10 MCCCD colleges. This position leads the Foundation's donor stewardship efforts through meaningful recognition, impact reporting, donor communications, and engagement opportunities designed to strengthen relationships and enhance donor retention.

Working collaboratively with Foundation staff, college leadership, and District partners, the Development Officer - Stewardship & Donor Relations develops and implements stewardship strategies and donor experiences that highlight the impact of philanthropy in supporting student success, workforce development, and equitable access to higher education across the Maricopa Community Colleges system.

25% - Impact Reporting & Communications:

• Gather and translate student success outcomes, program metrics, and financial data into donor-focused impact narratives demonstrating the use of funds
• Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to develop stewardship materials, impact stories, and donor engagement campaigns
• Lead the annual endowment report distribution process, in collaboration with marketing, fiscal and Systems Administrator
• Work with the Scholarship team to send named Restricted fund donors an annual report

25% - Donor Stewardship Strategy & Execution:

• Develop and implement a strategic stewardship plan aligned with Foundation priorities and the donor lifecycle
• Create tiered stewardship experiences for major donors, annual donors, corporate partners, and grant funders
• Ensure timely acknowledgment, reporting, and recognition practices that strengthen donor relationships and long-term engagement

25% - Data & Systems Management:

• Partner with the Foundation Network and Systems Administrator to track and report stewardship activity within Raiser's Edge, including acknowledgments, reports, and donor touchpoints
• Analyze financial, scholarship, and donor data to support stewardship reporting and engagement strategies

15% - Donor Recognition:

• Develop and oversee donor recognition programs based on giving levels and affinity groups
• Support colleges with memorial and naming opportunities
• Maintain donor recognition policies and guidelines
• Work with the gift processor to update thank you/receipt letters and online gift acknowledgements
• Develop plan for utilizing Gratavid to send video thank you messages to donors

10% - Events & Engagement:

• Plan and execute donor stewardship and engagement events, including scholarship celebrations, campus tours, and donor meetings
• Collaborate with Foundation leadership, Board members, District and College leadership, and program staff to coordinate donor appreciation and engagement opportunities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in marketing, communications or related field and two years of experience assisting with and/or coordinating various fundraising campaigns and activities.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

1. 2+ years of stewardship experience, preferably in higher education
2. Proficiency with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, such as Raiser's Edge and Salesforce, including data entry, management, reporting, track metrics, and maintenance of donor records
3. 2+ years of experience with donor reporting, scholarships, or endowment stewardship
4. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects, donor tours, and stewardship events while maintaining strong organizational skills and attention to detail
5. Strong communication, writing, and creative skills to enhance stewardship and donor relations efforts and translate data into meaningful donor impact stories
6. One year of full-time relevant MCCCD experience during the previous two years

• Travel to various campus locations may be required
• Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; must meet district minimum standards regarding driving: http://www.maricopa.edu/legal/rmi/vehicle.htm#requirements
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8am-5am 
• Work Schedule may varies
• May be required to work evenings and weekends
• May be required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor
• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.  A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities.  All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Applicants must submit a writing sample such as stewardship material, impact report, or video.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. 

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment (must include number of hours worked) 
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled

First Review: Monday, August 17, 2026

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses.  Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.