Donor Engagement Coordinator

Requisition Number
: DONOR
004919

• Posted :
  October 14, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $19 USD per hour

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The Donor Engagement Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative event and donor engagement support to the Advancement Office. This position plays a key role in strengthening relationships with volunteers, donors, and community partners while ensuring the smooth execution of fundraising and recognition initiatives.

This role requires flexibility, as evening and weekend hours will be required based on event schedules and volunteer support needs. The successful candidate must be based in Chautauqua County, NY year-round.

• Manage and provide administrative and event support for associate fundraisers, including:
  • Chautauqua Fund Volunteers
  • NOW Generation Council Members
  • Friends of and Community Group Volunteers
  • Advancement staff
• Support planning and execution of recognition and sponsorship events.
• Oversee and administer the employee giving program.

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 25 donors, building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
• Assist with donor acknowledgements, particularly during high-volume periods.
• Assist with stewardship for tribute and memorial giving programs, including trees, bricks, benches, and other commemorative gifts.
• Assist with stewardship for scholarship donors, including donor notifications and student impact reporting.

• Perform administrative tasks for the Advancement Office, including general office management.
• Serve as the primary administrator for the advancement email inbox and advancement phone.
• Manage incoming and outgoing office mail.
• Provide event logistics and on-site support, including evenings and weekends as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in nonprofit administration, fundraising, communications, or related fields.

• 2+ years of experience in development, donor relations, event coordination, or administrative support preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to customer service and relationship-building.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and donor database systems preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must reside in Chautauqua County, NY year-round.

• Relationship-driven and service-oriented.
• Highly organized and proactive.
• Collaborative team player.
• Discreet and able to handle confidential information.
• Flexible and adaptable to seasonal workload fluctuations.

In 2023, the Advancement team successfully raised more than $36 million in annual and major gifts and pledges to support the institution's programs, strategic initiatives, and capital projects. Chautauqua Foundation confirmed planned gift commitments totaling more than $20 million, and the endowment now stands at more than $133 million, with 850 individual funds. The Institution’s largest campaign to date, Boundless, A Campaign for Chautauqua, launched publicly on January 5, 2024, with a goal of raising $150 million.

The Advancement Department works in close alignment with Marketing & Communications, IT, and Project 360 – an interdepartmental team responsible for the development and implementation of a standardized, robust, versatile technology ecosystem and data governance program, creating a 360-degree view of each patron and supporting the 150 Forward Strategic Plan.