Donor Relations Coordinator

About the Organization Humane Society of Summit County serves our community by caring and advocating for vulnerable animals and enriching the lives of pets and people.

Category Non Profit

The Donor Relations Coordinator supports the Humane Society of Summit County's fundraising efforts by coordinating annual fund activities, donor stewardship initiatives, and early-stage donor cultivation. This role serves as the primary point of contact with the organization's direct mail vendor and works closely with the Director of Development & Outreach to strengthen donor relationships and support fundraising initiatives.

• Serve as primary liaison to the organization's direct mail vendor, coordinating campaign timelines, segmentation, messaging, and production.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with a portfolio of entry-level and mid-level donors to increase retention and giving.
• Conduct donor outreach, including thank-you calls, emails, meetings, and stewardship activities.
• Identify potential major gift prospects and support cultivation strategies in partnership with the Director of Development & Outreach.
• Coordinate donor acknowledgment processes and ensure accurate gift processing and donor records in the CRM.
• Generate reports and analyze data to support fundraising strategy and track performance.
• Support planning and execution of donor events and engagement activities.
• Collaborate with the Individual Giving Coordinator to ensure timely donor stewardship and accurate gift processing.
• Collaborate with the Development and Marketing teams to support fundraising campaigns and communications.
• Assist with prospect research, donor pipeline tracking, and other development initiatives as needed.

Two or more years of nonprofit fundraising, donor relations, or related experience. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with excellent organizational and project management abilities. Experience working with databases or CRM systems, along with strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience working with direct mail campaigns or vendors
• Experience coordinating donor portfolios
• Animal welfare or nonprofit experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Donor Relations Coordinator

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Open Date 7/29/2026

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.