Philanthropy & Donor Relations Specialist

CVOEO; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CVOEO is seeking a Philanthropy Specialist for a temporary, on-site role in Burlington, VT. The position runs through January 31, 2027, with a 25-hour work week and an hourly salary between $26.97 and $28.61.

The incumbent will contribute to gift acknowledgments and support fundraising activities while learning essential skills for a foundation in anti-poverty work. Candidates should have an associate’s degree or equivalent experience, strong data-entry and MS Office skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business, communications, marketing, or related field, or combination of education and experience in human services with 1–2 years related experience.
• Experience with database entry, analysis, reporting and some project management.
• Strong computer and data entry skills (Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Word).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with gift acknowledgement to ensure donations and grants are honored per best practices.
• Learn essential fundraising skills during the busy period for the Philanthropy & Communications team.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Data entry

Project coordination

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Windows

Job description

CVOEO is seeking a Philanthropy Specialist for a temporary, on-site role in Burlington, VT. The position runs through January 31, 2027, with a 25-hour work week and an hourly salary between $26.97 and $28.61.

The incumbent will contribute to gift acknowledgments and support fundraising activities while learning essential skills for a foundation in anti-poverty work. Candidates should have an associate’s degree or equivalent experience, strong data-entry and MS Office skills, and a commitment to