Donor Relations & External Affairs Coordinator

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking an External Affairs Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, executive initiatives and community partnerships.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, relationship-focused professional who can manage multiple projects, coordinate events, support leadership, and contribute to mission-driven work that expands educational opportunities and community impact. On-site required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressively responsible experience in project coordination, operations, fundraising support, or external relations.
• 2 years of experience supporting executive leadership.
• 3 years experience utilizing CRM databases or comparable information management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support fundraising, donor engagement, executive initiatives and community partnerships.
• Manage projects, coordinate events, and support leadership on various priorities.
• Contribute to mission-driven work that advances educational opportunities and community impact.

Skills

Project coordination

Fundraising support

Executive support

CRM databases

Donor stewardship

Written communication

Verbal communication

Event planning

Budget administration

Data analysis & reports

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud CRM

MS Office

Google Workspace

Zoom

Job description

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking an External Affairs Coordinator to support fundraising, donor engagement, executive initiatives and community partnerships.

This role is ideal for a highly organized, relationship-focused professional who can manage multiple projects, coordinate events, support leadership, and contribute to mission-driven work that expands educational opportunities and community impact. On-site required.