Donations Acquisitions Specialist
Listed on 2026-01-05
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Non-Profit & Social Impact
Description
Join a mission that matters
At Goodwill Industries of New Mexico, we believe in the power of work to change lives. Every item donated and sold helps fund free programs and services that support over 21,000 New Mexicans each year.
We’re looking for a Donations Acquisition Specialist who’s passionate about building relationships and inspiring donations of money and gently used items from businesses and organizations across the region. You’ll play a key role in organizing donation drives, cultivating community partnerships, and supporting targeted marketing initiatives to promote Goodwill’s mission and services.
What You’ll Do- Cultivate and manage relationships with local businesses, schools, and community organizations to organize donation drives and secure item donations.
- Represent Goodwill at community events, meetings, and public forums across the state.
- Act as the main point of contact for external partners participating in donation initiatives.
- Maintain an active calendar of outreach efforts and engagement activities.
- Research, identify, and cultivate new donor segments using data and community insights.
- In coordination with leadership, develop innovative donation strategies to drive growth and foster long‑term donor relationships.
- Track KPIs, analyze trends, and adjust strategies to maximize results.
Be part of a mission‑driven team transforming lives.
See your impact in action across communities.
Work in a creative, collaborative, and supportive environment.
Gain valuable experience and opportunities for growth.
Requirements Must‑Haves- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- Experience with outreach, event planning, or partnership development.
- Comfort making outreach calls to potential donors and collaborators.
- Project management abilities and multitasking savvy.
- High attention to detail and follow‑through.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; CRM/database experience preferred.
- Collaborative, flexible, and mission‑aligned mindset.
- Reliable transportation, current NM driver’s license, and clean driving record (7 years).
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel locally as needed.
- Minimum of three (3) years in sales, fundraising, donor development, or business outreach.
- Willingness to travel frequently within the state.
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