Annual Giving and Stewardship Coordinator

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Regular Full-Time 40 Providence, RI, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary: $46,668.00 Annually

Location: Providence, RI

Reports To: Director of Development

Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)

As the Annual Giving & Stewardship Coordinator, you'll play a key role in growing our community of supporters and ensuring donors feel valued, informed, and connected to the impact of their gifts. From coordinating fundraising campaigns and donor communications to managing volunteer engagement and stewardship efforts, you'll help create meaningful experiences that fuel our mission and strengthen donor loyalty.

• Help plan and execute annual fundraising campaigns, including direct appeals, giving days, recurring giving initiatives, and targeted outreach.
• Build relationships with donors and prospects through personalized phone, email, and written communications.
• Solicit and manage gifts up to $750.
• Identify opportunities to increase donor engagement and giving levels.
• Partner with development leadership to transition major gift prospects into deeper cultivation strategies.

• Coordinate timely gift acknowledgments and personalized thank-you communications.
• Support donor stewardship plans and impact reporting.
• Develop materials that demonstrate how donor support changes lives.
• Monitor donor engagement and retention trends to help strengthen long-term relationships.

• Coordinate donor engagement activities tied to key initiatives such as the Annual Luncheon, 401
  
  Gives, Holiday Drive, and United Way campaigns.
• Assist with post-event stewardship and follow-up.
• Manage internal diaper donation requests and donor fulfillment tracking to ensure smooth program support.
• Coordinate volunteer opportunities for donors and prospective supporters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for volunteer scheduling and communication.
• Track volunteer participation and engagement for stewardship and reporting purposes.

• Ensure accurate donor records, gift entry, pledges, and engagement tracking within the CRM.
• Support fundraising reports and performance metrics.
• Help maintain data integrity across development systems.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred.

This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement
, based on performance, departmental needs, and organizational priorities.
On-site presence will be required to support donor engagement, events, and team collaboration.

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent .

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance