Philanthropy Specialist - Temporary

CVOEO; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

CVOEO in Burlington, VT is seeking a temporary Philanthropy Specialist to support the gift acknowledgement process during the busiest time of the year. You will ensure every donation and grant is honored and processed in line with best practices, working with a high-caliber, multi-disciplinary team.

This on-site, 25 hours per week role offers hands-on fundraising experience and a chance to contribute to anti-poverty work while learning essential skills for a strong foundation in philanthropy.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination with 1–2 years related experience.
• Experience with database entry, analysis, reporting.
• Strong computer skills: Windows, MS Office, Excel, and Word.
• Effective verbal and written communication; bilingual abilities a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every donation and grant is acknowledged in accordance with best practices.
• Support the gift acknowledgement process for philanthropy and fundraising.
• Collaborate with the Philanthropy & Communications team.
• Learn essential fundraising skills during the busy season.

Skills

Database entry

Analysis

Reporting

Project management

Diversity & inclusion

Microsoft Office

Verbal & written communication

Bilingual abilities

Education

Associate degree in business/communications/marketing

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact in our community? Philanthropy fuels the housing, hunger-relief, safety, financial security, and emergency needs work we do at CVOEO as we fight to end poverty. This role is essential to the gift acknowledgement process, making sure that every donation and grant is honored and acknowledged in alignment with best practices. During this timeframe, which is the busiest time of the year for the Philanthropy & Communications team, this position will learn the essential skills needed for a strong foundation in fundraising while working with a high caliber team that supports multi-disciplinary, anti-poverty work.

This is a temporary position ending 01/31/2027. 25 hours per week on-site in our Burlington office. .

Salary: $26.97-$28.61 per hour

Please view our job description: Philanthropy Specialist

Requirements

• Successful applicants will have an Associate’s degree in business, communications, marketing, or a related field OR combination of education and experience in human services or other appropriate disciplines which include 1-2 years related experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired;
• Experience with database entry, analysis, reporting and some project management;
• Commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment;
• strong computer and data entry skills (Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and Word);
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; bilingual abilities are a plus!

We are an inclusive organization that embraces all people. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion.

Interested in working with us? CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our organizational and community inclusion. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until suitable applicants are found. We’re one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont! Join us to find out why!