Program Coordinator

About Us
The Community Foundation of Greater Clemson exists to connect generosity to purpose—supporting the nonprofits, initiatives, and partnerships that strengthen our community.

We serve Pickens County, Oconee County, and the Town of Pendleton, working alongside donors, businesses, and local leaders to meet today’s needs while building long-term resources for the future.

As our region grows, so do the opportunities—and the urgency—to invest in solutions that create lasting impact. We are building the philanthropic infrastructure that makes that possible.

Position Overview
This is not a traditional program role. This is a builder role.
The Program Coordinator, Development & Communications will play a central role in accelerating the Foundation’s growth, visibility, and impact. From supporting fundraising strategy to telling the story of our community, this position touches nearly every part of our work.
You will help strengthen how we raise funds, how we communicate impact, and how we deliver resources into the community.
The ideal candidate is a strong writer, highly organized, and energized by being part of a small, fast-moving team building something meaningful.

Development, Fundraising & Fundholder Support (40%)
● Help grow the resources that power our community impact.
● Build and maintain prospect lists for corporate sponsors and individual donors
● Prepare meeting briefs and materials for donor and partner conversations
● Draft sponsorship materials, donor communications, and fundholder support pieces ● Track engagement, meetings, and next steps in CRM or internal systems
● Process donations accurately and consistently (mail and online)
● Prepare gift acknowledgments and donor correspondence
● Generate reports, queries, and data exports to support strategy and reporting
● Maintain and improve CRM data quality and functionality
● Support growth of the Friends of the Community Fund and community-based endowment

Communications (30%)
● Draft and schedule social media content including donor stories, nonprofit highlights, and impact moments
● Write and distribute newsletters and email communications
● Create donor-facing materials, one-pagers, and impact summaries (Canva or similar) ● Maintain website updates and ensure messaging consistency
● Capture and communicate the impact of grants, partnerships, and community initiatives

Programs & Grantmaking Support (30%)
● Support grant cycle logistics including applications, tracking, and communication
● Coordinate with nonprofit partners throughout the grant process
● Assist with reporting and impact tracking
● Support the implementation of efficient, equitable grantmaking practices
● Help plan and execute workshops, meetings, and community events
● Edit and format presentations and materials
● Support execution of year-end campaigns and key initiatives

What Success Looks Like
● Clear, consistent, and high-quality communications across all platforms
● A well-organized and actively managed donor and sponsor pipeline
● Measurable growth in engagement, partnerships, and funding
● Streamlined, efficient grantmaking processes
● A stronger, more visible presence for the Foundation across the community