Coordinator, Advancement

Job Title: Advancement Coordinator

Job Number: 00787

Location: Florida, United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Opening Date: March 2, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Benefits Description

The Advancement Coordinator provides essential support to the New College Foundation fundraising efforts. This position is responsible for supporting event sponsorships, grants, alumni engagement, and donor stewardship, while strengthening the Foundation's fundraising infrastructure and external partnerships.

The Advancement Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for internal staff, donors, alumni, and campus partners. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of New College by connecting visionary donors with transformative programs, elevating signature events, and strengthening alumni relationships-while directly advancing student success and institutional excellence.

Examples of Duties

• Fundraising & Revenue Generation: • Assist in securing sponsorships, grants, and philanthropic partnerships. • Manage sponsorship strategies and deliverables for major Foundation events, including:
• Clambake
• Scholarship Luncheon
• Socratic Stage Fundraiser
• Golf Tournament • Track fundraising goals, progress, and outcomes; provide regular reports, including creating binders for each event.
• Grant Writing & Institutional Giving: • Research and submit grant proposals to foundations, corporations, and government entities. • Manage grant timelines, compliance requirements, and reporting. • Collaborate with academic and administrative partners to align proposals with institutional priorities.
• Alumni Relations & Engagement: • Provide leadership and management for the New College Alumni Association. • Coordinate alumni communications.
• Event Leadership & Management: • Support the AVP in planning and execution of major fundraising and cultivation events. • Coordinate with vendors, sponsors, volunteers, and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes. • Ensure events align with brand standards, donor expectations, and fundraising goals.
• Administrative & Advancement Operations: • Support advancement administration, including donor records, sponsorship tracking, and reporting. • Maintain accurate fundraising data and documentation in collaboration with Foundation staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 1-3+ years of experience in advancement, fundraising, or nonprofit development.
• Proven success securing sponsorships, or grants.
• Strong grant writing and proposal development experience.
• Experience managing alumni relations or volunteer-driven organizations preferred.
• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional presence with strong attention to detail and follow-through.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

Benefits

Benefits vary by position, please visit https://www.ncf.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/ for more information.

Employer Information

• Employer: New College of Florida
• Address: 5800 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, Florida, 34243
• Phone: 941-487-5020
• Website: https://www.ncf.edu/