Donor Engagement Specialist

TRU Community Care; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TRU Community Care is seeking a Donor Engagement Specialist to advance fundraising and donor engagement through stewardship, event management, and development operations in Lafayette, CO. You will work closely with the Director of Development to build relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners while ensuring accurate management of development systems.

The role focuses on translating strategy into action by coordinating donor communications, supporting annual giving,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, sales, event planning, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities to strengthen relationships and donor retention and growth.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and engagement strategies with the Director of Development.
• Coordinate fundraising events, including planning, logistics, vendor and volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Manage the development CRM, ensuring accurate donor records, gift tracking, and fundraising reports.
• Collaborate across departments to support fundraising initiatives and improve donor experience.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

CRM management

Event planning

Communication

Education

Two years fundraising experience

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge/NXT

GiveSmart

Constant Contact

Job description

Title: Donor Engagement Specialist
Salary: $64,209 to $80,204 per year
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm plus occasional fundraising events
Location: Hybrid schedule in Lafayette, CO

JOB SUMMARY

The Donor Engagement Specialist plays a key role in advancing TRU Community Care's fundraising and donor engagement efforts through exceptional stewardship, fundraising event management, donor cultivation, and development operations. Working closely with the Director of Development, this position helps build meaningful relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners while ensuring efficient and accurate management of development systems and processes.

The Donor Engagement Specialist translates fundraising strategy into action by managing donor engagement initiatives, coordinating fundraising events, maintaining the donor database, supporting annual giving efforts, and ensuring donors feel valued, informed, and connected to TRU's mission.

This position is a collaborative, non-managerial role requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, sales, event planning, or a related field.
• Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT, GiveSmart, and/or Constant contact highly preferred
• Experience managing donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination abilities.
• Must successfully pass all required background checks and drug screening.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

Donor Engagement & Stewardship

• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities to strengthen relationships and facilitate donor retention and growth.
• Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and engagement strategies in partnership with the Director of Development.

Fundraising Events & Sponsorships

• Coordinate fundraising events, including planning, logistics, vendor and volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up.
• Support sponsorship outreach, renewals, and fulfillment of sponsor benefits.

Development Operations & Prospect Management

• Manage the development CRM, ensuring accurate donor records, gift tracking, gift acknowledgement, and fundraising reports.
• Support prospect research, donor pipeline development, and engagement tracking to advance fundraising goals.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Collaborate with the Director of Development and colleagues across departments to support fundraising initiatives and deliver a consistent donor experience.
• Maintain and improve development processes, tools, and resources to support efficient and effective fundraising operations.