Donor Relations & Philanthropy Lead

Coaching for Change Limited; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid working policy

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Off-site team community-building time

Job summary

Coaching4Change seeks a hands-on Philanthropy Officer to build local fundraising and manage an assigned organization-wide donor portfolio. Reporting to the CEO, this person will personally secure gifts, strengthen donor relationships, and develop simple campaigns, sponsorships, and events.

The role owns a significant fiscal-year portfolio spanning both local and organization-wide philanthropic initiatives, contributing directly to C4C's overall philanthropic goal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in nonprofit development or fundraising.
• Experience with advanced fundraising systems and CRM software.
• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, solicit, and close donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations.
• Track record of managing major gifts, partnerships, annual funds, and events.

Responsibilities

• Build local sponsorships, individual giving, and grant support.
• Manage donor relationships and renewals across communities.
• Coordinate proposals, reports, and renewals for joint asks.
• Develop donor stories and campaigns; track prospects and gifts through close.
• Plan and execute fundraising events, manage budgets, sponsors, and volunteers.
• Maintain CRM records, pipelines, forecasts, and revenue reconciliation.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising strategy

Sponsorship development

Campaign planning

Storytelling/writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT

Job description

Coaching4Change seeks a hands-on Philanthropy Officer to build local fundraising and manage an assigned organization-wide donor portfolio. Reporting to the CEO, this person will personally secure gifts, strengthen donor relationships, and develop simple campaigns, sponsorships, and events.

The role owns a significant fiscal-year portfolio spanning both local and organization-wide philanthropic initiatives, contributing directly to C4C's overall philanthropic goal.