Major Gifts & Donor Relations Specialist

Together-California; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Together California is seeking a motivated Major Gifts Coordinator to grow our donor program and advance fundraising initiatives. You will cultivate relationships with major donors, manage a portfolio, and coordinate donor meetings and events to support our mission.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in donor relations, excellent written and verbal skills, and experience coordinating digital campaigns. You will work with the Development Director to align opportunities with organizational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Three or more years of donor relations or fundraising experience.
• Knowledge of major donor cultivation and stewardship practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate digital campaigns and supports across email and social media.
• Strong relationship-building, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with major donors and prospective donors.
• Manage a portfolio of high-value contributors with stewardship activities.
• Identify prospective donors and philanthropic opportunities aligned with the mission.
• Coordinate donor meetings, events, reports, and recognition activities.
• Partner with leadership to align major gift opportunities with priorities.
• Develop donor communications, proposals, and fundraising materials.
• Coordinate digital awareness and fundraising campaigns via email, social media, and other platforms.
• Support digital content that highlights programs and impact.
• Maintain confidential donor records and documentation.
• Represent Together California professionally with donors and partners.
• Support other development projects and initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Relationship building

Donor relations

Communication

Project coordination

Digital campaigns

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Nonprofit Management, or a related field

Job description

Together California is seeking a motivated Major Gifts Coordinator to grow our donor program and advance fundraising initiatives. You will cultivate relationships with major donors, manage a portfolio, and coordinate donor meetings and events to support our mission.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in donor relations, excellent written and verbal skills, and experience coordinating digital campaigns. You will work with the Development Director to align opportunities with organizational