Annual Giving Coordinator

The Annual Giving Coordinator supports the Zion National Park Forever Project’s Development team by executing initiatives that strengthen donor engagement, retention, and acquisition. This position is responsible for implementing digital, print, and in-person campaigns, crafting compelling written content, and assisting in the stewardship processes for donors. The role requires strong writing skills, an understanding of nonprofit fundraising, and the ability to collaborate across departments to ensure consistent donor communications and experiences.

Zion National Park Forever Project (ZFP), a leader in non‑profit public lands partnerships, believes that our employees are our greatest strength. We are seeking a full‑time Annual Giving Coordinator that is committed to our mission as the non‑profit partner of Zion National Park, Cedar Breaks, Pipe Spring National Monuments, and Dixie National Forest, and who can provide our staff members with an exceptional brand experience.

From the moment of hire, we want our employees to engage in the mission of ZFP and to understand the value of the contribution that each person makes to this important work.

The Forever Project’s headquarters are in Zion National Park. The Coordinator position is located in the philanthropy office in Hurricane, UT.

• Execute Annual Giving initiatives (digital, physical, internal, and external crowdfunding).
• Manage a portfolio of annual donors.
• Coordinate year‑end and seasonal appeals, including email, direct mail, and social campaigns.
• Collaborate with Visual Communications Manager on creative materials and campaign assets.
• Support diversification of Annual Giving revenue sources.

• Assist with stewardship processes, including donor acknowledgments, thank‑you letters, care packages, and email communication.
• Oversee consistent, mission‑driven communication with Annual Giving donors to strengthen retention and acquisition.
• Partner with internal teams (i.e., Retail, other members of the Development Team, etc.) to deliver timely donor touchpoints and engagement opportunities.
• Participate in events as needed to support cultivation and stewardship.

• Draft and edit content for newsletters, Field Guide, donor stewardship pieces, annual reports, tax letters, and campaign communications.
• Ensure all written content reflects ZFP’s mission, vision, and values.
• Translate strategic direction into compelling communications for various stakeholders, both internal and external.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a nonprofit setting.
• Demonstrated copywriting and communications experience.
• Working knowledge of best practices for fundraising.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the above minimum qualifications.
• Committed to continual learning and teaching, to the ZFP mission, and to advancing a culture of inclusion in the organization and in Zion.
• Excellent communication with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative, creative, and flexible.
• Highly independent, self‑starter who displays initiative in taking on new projects as requested.
• Creative, strategic thinker and open‑minded problem solver with a calm and flexible demeanor.
• Able to prioritize, quickly manage multiple projects, and meet multiple deadlines.

We value diversity among our staff. Zion Forever is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage people of all backgrounds to apply to join our team.

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• Full‑time

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