Donor Relations & Engagement Manager — Hybrid

Wave Hill; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Pension

Paid Time Off

Hybrid remote work

Job summary

Wave Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Philanthropy & Engagement Coordinator to support donor relations and fundraising operations in a friendly nonprofit setting in New York. You will draft donor communications, help coordinate stewardship, manage calendars, and assist with events.

The role involves maintaining donor data, supporting prospect development, and acting as a primary contact for donors and Members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant nonprofit fundraising office experience.
• Excellent written communication skills, including donor correspondence experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM donor databases (prefer Blackbaud).
• Interest in developing a career in nonprofit fundraising and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare donor correspondence including acknowledgments, solicitations, and reminders.
• Coordinate donor stewardship and recognition across donor levels.
• Provide admin support for Philanthropy & Engagement team and President & ED; manage calendars and events.
• Serve as liaison to Board of Directors and committees; coordinate meetings and communications.
• Maintain donor information, gift records, reports, and files in CRM and tracking tools.
• Conduct research and support prospect development.
• Act as point of contact for donors and Members via phone and email.
• Set up and maintain online giving platforms.
• Track expenses, process invoices, and manage supplies.
• Coordinate and contribute to events and special projects.
• Provide backup support and enter donations/Memberships as needed.
• Perform other related duties.

Skills

Donor relations

Written communication

Time management

Detail orientation

Discretion

Prioritization

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM donor databases (Blackbaud)

Job description

Wave Hill is seeking a detail-oriented Philanthropy & Engagement Coordinator to support donor relations and fundraising operations in a friendly nonprofit setting in New York. You will draft donor communications, help coordinate stewardship, manage calendars, and assist with events.

The role involves maintaining donor data, supporting prospect development, and acting as a primary contact for donors and Members.