Donations & Community Partnerships Lead

The Salvation Army Southern California; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Paid time off

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Wellness incentives

Retirement plan

Pre-Paid Legal

Pet insurance

EAP

Store discounts

Referral bonuses

Job summary

The Salvation Army ARC Command in Phoenix seeks a full-time Donation Coordinator to identify and build partnerships that increase donations for ARC programs. You will develop relationships with HOAs and churches, coordinate donation drives, and maintain donor stewardship in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes community outreach, event coordination, and collaboration with internal teams to maximize donation impact for thrift stores and rehabilitation programs.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in nonprofit development, donor relations, or community outreach.
• Experience coordinating community events, donation programs, or partnerships preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and secure gifts-in-kind from HOA communities and Church partners.
• Coordinate donation drives and community partnerships to support ARC programs.
• Maintain donor communications and stewardship across channels (phone, email, mail, social media).
• Document outreach activities and track results in the CRM and tracking systems.
• Travel locally to engage partners and oversee donation events.

Skills

Community relations

Donor relations

Communication skills

Relationship management

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

CRM software

Job description

The Salvation Army ARC Command in Phoenix seeks a full-time Donation Coordinator to identify and build partnerships that increase donations for ARC programs. You will develop relationships with HOAs and churches, coordinate donation drives, and maintain donor stewardship in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes community outreach, event coordination, and collaboration with internal teams to maximize donation impact for thrift stores and rehabilitation programs.