Donor Relations & Fundraising Coordinator

Foothill Family; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Foothill Family in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Philanthropy Coordinator to support fundraising operations through donor relations, database management, events, and administrative tasks.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include processing donations, managing donor communications, coordinating Gala and auctions, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of nonprofit fundraising experience preferred.
• Experience with donor databases and fundraising platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supports fundraising operations through donor relations and donor communications.
• Manages donor records and prepares reports in donor databases.
• Coordinates meetings, events, and campaigns including the Annual Gala.
• Drafts acknowledgement letters and campaign materials with attention to detail.
• Provides administrative support to the philanthropy team and vendors.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive donor information.
• Coordinates logistics for donor meetings and event materials.
• Travel between Foothill Family sites for trainings and events.

Skills

Relationship building

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

One Cause

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Foothill Family in Pasadena, CA is seeking a Philanthropy Coordinator to support fundraising operations through donor relations, database management, events, and administrative tasks.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with donors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include processing donations, managing donor communications, coordinating Gala and auctions, and reporting.