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The Westchester Community College Foundation, in partnership with SUNY Westchester Community College, provides scholarship, financial, and programmatic support to promote student success both in college and beyond.

The WCC Foundation is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse, capable workforce and providing a work environment that is both challenging and highly rewarding. Employees of The Foundation are very important. Their contribution cannot be overstated. They play a key role in ensuring the college’s programs and students’ success.

VACANT POSITION(S):
Campaign Associate

CAMPAIGN ASSOCIATE

OVERVIEW

The Westchester Community College Foundation (WCCF) is launching a $40 million campaign to embed career readiness across the student experience.  Community colleges are the academic backbone of American higher education preparing students for fulfilling careers, providing the credentials for advancement, and promising economic mobility in an otherwise uncertain world. SUNY WCC is committed to ensuring that each student who engages with the College has access to the resources they need to create a roadmap for their career success. SUNY WCC’s students will benefit from investments in student supports, experiential learning, and modern facilities so that they have the experience, skills and knowledge needed for the next step in their career trajectory. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Campaign Associate provides high-level operational and administrative support for WCCF’s four-year, $40 million campaign. Reporting to the Senior Director of Development for Leadership Giving, the Associate works as a central hub between the Campaign Committee, Executive Director, Senior Director, Major Gifts Officer, and fundraising consultants. This position is anticipated for the length of the four-year campaign; at the conclusion of the assignment, candidate may apply for other positions which may become available.

  • Status: Full-Time, Exempt (35 hours/week)
  • Location: Valhalla, NY (Hybrid: Up to one day remote per week following the probationary period)
  • Salary Range: $74,384 to $92,149

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Prospect & Moves Management

  • Data Tracking: Maintain rigorous systems to track the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship lifecycle for all campaign prospects and donors.
  • Pipeline Support: Help to drive campaign momentum by providing solicitors with “next step” management, updated activity charts, and proactive deadline reminders.
  • Leadership Support: Provide Campaign Committee members and staff with necessary materials for high-level solicitations.

II. Data Intelligence & Reporting

  • Database Mastery: Serve as the campaign’s lead for Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, ensuring all actions, relationships, and correspondence are recorded accurately.
  • Financial Tracking: Partner with the Database Manager to reconcile open opportunities with received funds, ensuring accurate gift and pledge coding.
  • Analytics: Produce weekly “Campaign Dashboards” and progress reports for leadership to track funds raised against specific project goals and naming inventories.

III. Campaign Committee & Event Management

  • Committee Support: Manage scheduling, agenda and materials distribution, and the documentation of actionable meeting minutes.
  • Event Execution:  Assist Campaign Committee members and Senior Director in the development of campaign-related events and in collaboration with the Special Events Manager, plan and execute cultivation receptions, ribbon-cuttings, and dedication of naming opportunities.
  • Stewardship: Manage invitation lists, RSVPs, campus space reservations, and post-event follow-up plans.

IV. Solicitation & Cultivation Support

  • Solicitation Readiness: Compile customized solicitation materials, including campaign booklets, pledge forms, and updated naming opportunity menus.
  • Donor Recognition: Using templates provided, prepare specialized acknowledgment letters; coordinate personal outreach from solicitors upon receipt of major gifts.
  • Execution: Track the execution of all gift and pledge documentation to ensure legal and institutional compliance.

V. Other Duties as assigned.

  • Assignments as needed for campaign or other Foundation or College activities.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced experience with donor databases, particularly Raiser’s Edge NXT, is highly preferred. Expert facility with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Operational Excellence: Exceptional organizational skills.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written skills; the ability to draft professional correspondence for high-net-worth donors.
  • Interpersonal  Skills: Ability to “manage up” to senior leadership and board members with diplomacy and persistence.
  • Education/Experience: 2+ years in non-profit fundraising, development operations, or executive-level project management preferred.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Qualified applicants should submit a tailored cover letter and resume to WCCFoundation@sunywcc.edu.

  • Subject Line: Campaign Associate Application – [Your Name]
  • Attention: Ilene Lieberman, Senior Director of Development/Leadership Giving
  • Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026