Donor Relations & Events Coordinator

Laguna Playhouse; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, CA is seeking a Development Operations & CRM Support professional to steward donor relationships and coordinate campaigns and events.

You will manage donor records in Spektrix, produce gift acknowledgments, generate reports, and support multi‑channel fundraising efforts while collaborating with Marketing, Finance, and Production teams. This is a full‑time, on-site role requiring evenings and weekends for events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and experience in nonprofit development or related fields.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication with a donor-first mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Passion for the arts and alignment with Laguna Playhouse's mission.
• Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends for events.
• Valid California driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to sit, stand, twist, turn, and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate donor and prospect records in Spektrix.
• Run reports and pull mailing lists to support campaigns and donor communications.
• Log donor touchpoints and support move management; process gifts, pledges, and donations.
• Produce personalized acknowledgment letters and tax receipts.
• Ensure gift records are coded and reconciled with finance.
• Support tracking of fundraising metrics, donor acquisition, and retention.
• Assist with multi-channel campaigns including direct mail and digital appeals.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Production to keep donor listings current.

Skills

Data management

Organization

Written communication

Event coordination

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Discretion & confidentiality

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spektrix CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach, CA is seeking a Development Operations & CRM Support professional to steward donor relationships and coordinate campaigns and events.

You will manage donor records in Spektrix, produce gift acknowledgments, generate reports, and support multi‑channel fundraising efforts while collaborating with Marketing, Finance, and Production teams. This is a full‑time, on-site role requiring evenings and weekends for events.