Conduct discovery conversations and qualification meetings to
assess philanthropic interests, engagement, giving capacity, and
readiness for further cultivation. Document all interactions and
maintain accurate constituent records within the College's
fundraising, engagement, and constituent relationship management
systems.
Develop and execute strategic communication and engagement
plans for assigned prospects using a variety of channels, including
email, phone, text messaging, video messaging and meetings, social
media, and other digital engagement tools such as podcasts. Creates
individualized cultivation strategies and establishes next steps to
advance prospects through the donor pipeline.
Develop, write, edit, and distribute donor-centric
communications, digital content, and storytelling pieces designed
to strengthen engagement, increase philanthropic participation,
promote institutional priorities, and support fundraising
objectives.
Create and manage multi-channel communication campaigns across
email, text, social media, video, podcast, and other digital
platforms to promote Advancement initiatives, cultivate donor
relationships, enhance stewardship efforts, and improve the overall
donor experience.
Executes weekly, monthly, and quarterly communication
touchpoints (averaging 35+ digital outbound touchpoint cadences per
day) across pool to ensure timely and relevant donor
communication.
Solicits Rollins Annual Fund and leadership annual giving
commitments, and partners with colleagues across Institutional
Advancement to enhance donor engagement and retention.
Develops and implements meaningful digital experiences to
support donor relations for highest-priority donors and prospects
across Advancement, including the use of podcasts.
Produce, curate, and distribute content that highlights donor
impact, student success, institutional priorities, philanthropic
opportunities, and the value of private support for Rollins
College.
Collaborate with Advancement Marketing and Communications
colleagues to ensure messaging, branding, content strategy, and
storytelling efforts are aligned with institutional goals,
Advancement priorities, and the College's desired public
image.
Promote and enhance the visibility and reputation of
Institutional Advancement through strategic communications and
digital engagement initiatives that strengthen relationships with
alumni, parents, donors, and friends of the College.
Identify and refer qualified major and planned gift prospects
to the prospect management team, as appropriate, providing detailed
information regarding donor interests, philanthropic priorities,
and engagement history.
Serve as an instrumental team member in the evaluation and
implementation of technology and digital communication platforms
that support donor engagement, fundraising effectiveness, audience
growth, and constituent communications. Utilize fundraising
software, reporting tools, and portfolio management systems to
track activity, monitor progress toward goals, analyze results, and
support data-driven decision-making.
Individual performance metrics will be set annually based on
assigned portfolio and include measures such as:
Digital touchpoints executed: Total number of outbound
communications (emails, texts, social media messages, calls)
initiated by the officer to their portfolio.
Portfolio engagement rate: Percent of the assigned portfolio
that has engaged through digital channels (e.g., opened an email,
clicked a link, responded to a text/message, participated in a
virtual/phone call)
Contact reports filed (weekly/monthly): Consistency and
completeness of documenting digital interactions and engagement in
the CRM.
Donor acquisition: The number of new or reactivated donors
secured through digital outreach efforts.
Major gift prospect identification: The number of new major-
and planned- gift prospects identified and qualified.
Serve as a resource for digital communications, audience
engagement, content strategy, social media outreach, and best
practices related to donor communications and constituent
engagement.
Collaborates with colleagues across Advancement to support
fundraising initiatives, College philanthropic priorities,
volunteer engagement efforts, and donor stewardship
activities.
Minimum
Qualifications & Education:
- Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired
by completing a four-year college degree program in Communications,
Public Relations, Marketing and/or Business.
- At least one year of related and progressively more responsible
or expansive work experience in professional fundraising, public
relations, marketing, higher education fundraising, development,
sales, digital communication; or an equivalent combination of
education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across various
mediums with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Apply creative and entrepreneurial thinking while applying
sound judgment and conducting oneself with integrity
- Articulate a strong and compelling case for support; Enthusiasm
to ask for philanthropic support for priority areas.
- Experience in video creation or digital marketing and
proficiency in using digital communication tools (e.g., MS Teams,
ThankView, and Canva).
- Ability to learn and utilize fundraising platform, CRM
database, email and texting marketing platforms, reporting tools,
and other technology/systems.
- Strong organizational skills, prioritization, and attention to
detail.
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented professional with the ability
to manage multiple priorities.
- Positive, with a team-first, optimistic attitude. Team player
who thrives in collaborative environments and is committed to
shared success.
- An aptitude for numbers, data, and analysis is essential.
Strong Excel and analytical skills are necessary for data
management and interpreting prospect data to determine donor
potential.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Handle confidential information, maintain and update files with
a high degree of accuracy, and sensitivity to the importance of
alumni and donor relations.
- Willingness to learn and build.
Work Environment:
- Campus-based, customer service role in an office environment,
offering some opportunity for a hybrid work schedule.
- Regular use of a computer and databases.
- Employees are required to use their personal cell phones for
work-related communications and tasks, including but not limited to
responding to emails, attending virtual meetings, and accessing
College applications.
- Must be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends for
Advancement events throughout the year including alumni/advancement
events, Alumni Weekend, and Family Weekend.
Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, please submit an application and upload the following
materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
Screening of applications will begin immediately.
Benefits & Perks:
- 25 Days - Paid Time Off (vacation, sick and personal time)
- 10 Days - Paid Holidays
- 5 Days - Paid College Closure Days
- Eligible for Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision
Insurances (within 30 days of hire)
- 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
($125+/month)
- 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability
Insurance
- Domestic Partner Benefits
- 11.5% Employer Retirement Contributions
- Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
- Free On-Campus Parking
- Free Access to Campus Amenities (gyms, pools, library, sporting
events and more)
- Free Full Tuition for Employees and their Families
- Pet Insurance
- 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Award-Winning Wellbeing Programs
- Plus More!
Additional Perks:
- Rollins College is conveniently located on multiple Lynx Bus Routes (Winter Park/Rosemont-9 &
Winter Park/Springs Village-23) and within walking distance from
the Winter Park SunRail Station
- Local & National Discount Programs, including Winter Park
Locations (i.e. shops, restaurants, gift cards, and more)
- Free E-Training Courses & Professional Development
Opportunities
- IT Software & Laptop Discounts (Apple, Lenovo, and
more)
- College Bookstore Discounts
- Annual Service Awards & Recognition Programs
- Discover what it's like to live in Orlando: Live, Work, Play
and Learn
- Plus More!
Rollins offers a competitive salary, along with our generous
full-time benefits package.
Click here to review our full benefits
package.
Our Service
Excellence Philosophy:
At Rollins, we strive to be responsive, respectful, collaborative,
competent, and inclusive in all that we do. Whether serving
prospective or current students, alumni, local residents, or our
fellow faculty and staff colleagues, these standards define the
Rollins service experience.
Click here to learn more about our commitment
to Service Excellence at Rollins College!
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Rollins College is an equal opportunity institution. Rollins does
not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, age,
religion, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, marital
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, genetic information, physical characteristics, or any
other category protected by College policy or federal, state, or
local law for employment and in our educational programs and
activities. To learn more about our commitments, visit
https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/"
href="https://www.rollins.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging/"
target="_blank">click here. Any applicant who requires
reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or hiring
process may contact us by phone or in writing to
humanresources@rollins.edu | 407.646.2102.
Employment Eligibility:
All new employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility
verification by the first date of employment at Rollins College, as
legally required (e.g., Form I-9). Rollins College will require
proof of authorization to work in the United States. Further, based
on the September 19, 2025, Presidential Proclamation and
accompanying guidance from the USCIS and Department of State, the
College may not be able to offer H-1B sponsorship. Particularly the
College is not able to pay the required fee accompanying new H-1B
visa petitions.
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Service Months:
12
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