Donor Relations & Engagement Coordinator

Crossroads School For Arts & Sciences; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is seeking a full-time Donor Relations Coordinator in Santa Monica, CA. You will join a collaborative advancement team reporting to the Director of Development to support donor stewardship and engagement initiatives.

The role focuses on coordinating donor communications, impact reporting and events that demonstrate philanthropy across annual, capital, endowment and planned giving programs.

Qualifications

• One to three years of administrative/advancement experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to move projects forward independently.
• Strong written, editing and verbal communications; adaptable messaging.
• Proficient with Google Workspace; familiarity with fundraising platforms like Blackbaud/RA NXT, GiveCampus, Canva a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and travel when needed.
• Discretion handling sensitive donor information.

Responsibilities

• Donor stewardship, engagement and communications support across programs.
• Coordinate updates to acknowledgment letters and stewardship templates.
• Ensure timely distribution of donor communications and seasonals.
• Draft newsletters and endowment communications; proofread and distribute.
• Maintain accurate donor activity in Raiser's Edge and recognition records.
• Assist with Annual Impact reports coordination and production.
• Support events: leadership donor receptions and grandparent events as needed.
• Support capital campaign tasks and related donor recognition activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Multi-project management

Proactive initiative

Strong written/editing/verbal comms

Google Workspace proficiency

Fundraising tech experience

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

GiveCampus

Canva

Raiser’s Edge NXT (CRM)

Job description

Crossroads School for Arts & Sciences is seeking a full-time Donor Relations Coordinator in Santa Monica, CA. You will join a collaborative advancement team reporting to the Director of Development to support donor stewardship and engagement initiatives.

The role focuses on coordinating donor communications, impact reporting and events that demonstrate philanthropy across annual, capital, endowment and planned giving programs.