Senior Executive Assistant, Philanthropy & Donor Engagement

The Cleveland Foundation; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cleveland Foundation in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Philanthropy to deliver high-level administrative and donor-facing support for the Senior Vice President, Philanthropy and the Philanthropic Services team.

You will manage executive priorities, sensitive information, CRM data quality, and events, enabling smooth donor experiences and cross-department collaboration in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of senior-level administrative experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365; Canva preferred.
• Experience with donor databases such as Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priorities, meetings, travel, and administrative operations for the Senior Vice President, Philanthropy.
• Prepare correspondence, agendas, and presentation materials; ensure professional communication.
• Protect confidential information and exercise discretion in all interactions.
• Support department budget management by processing expense reports and vendor requests.
• Assist cross-functional teams and coordinate donor events to enhance engagement.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Discretion

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Canva

Salesforce or similar CRM

Job description

The Cleveland Foundation in Cleveland, OH, is seeking a Senior Coordinator, Philanthropy to deliver high-level administrative and donor-facing support for the Senior Vice President, Philanthropy and the Philanthropic Services team.

You will manage executive priorities, sensitive information, CRM data quality, and events, enabling smooth donor experiences and cross-department collaboration in a mission-driven environment.