Major Gifts & Donor Relations Lead

Together California; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Together California is seeking a motivated Major Gifts Coordinator to advance fundraising and development efforts, cultivating donors and partners while expanding awareness of the organization’s mission and impact.

The candidate will manage donor portfolios, coordinate events and communications, and collaborate with leadership to align opportunities with organizational priorities. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in donor relations, fundraising, philanthropy, development, communications, or a related area.
• Knowledge of major donor cultivation, stewardship, relationship management, and nonprofit fundraising practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate digital awareness campaigns and support communications across email, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Strong relationship-building, organizational, project coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Professionalism, discretion, sound judgment, and the ability to handle confidential information.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and philosophy of Together California.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with major donors and prospective donors.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of high-value contributors through thoughtful, consistent stewardship.
• Identify prospective donors and philanthropic opportunities aligned with Together California’s mission.
• Coordinate donor meetings, special events, recognition opportunities, impact reports, and stewardship activities.
• Partner with the Development Director and leadership to align major gift opportunities with organizational priorities.
• Develop donor communications, proposals, presentations, correspondence, and other fundraising materials.
• Coordinate digital awareness and fundraising campaigns through email, social media, and other digital platforms.
• Support engaging digital content that highlights Together California’s programs, success stories, fundraising priorities, and community impact.
• Maintain accurate and confidential donor records and documentation.
• Represent Together California professionally with donors, community partners, volunteers, staff, and the public.
• Support other development projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Donor relations

Fundraising

Communications

Digital campaigns

Relationship management

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Together California is seeking a motivated Major Gifts Coordinator to advance fundraising and development efforts, cultivating donors and partners while expanding awareness of the organization’s mission and impact.

The candidate will manage donor portfolios, coordinate events and communications, and collaborate with leadership to align opportunities with organizational priorities. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.