Donor Engagement Specialist

St. Paul's Senior Services•Lafayette, CO

1d•$64,209 - $80,204•Hybrid

About The Position

The Donor Engagement Specialist advances TRU Community Care’s fundraising and donor engagement efforts through stewardship, fundraising event management, donor cultivation, and development operations. Working closely with the Director of Development, the role builds relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners while maintaining accurate development systems and processes. The position translates fundraising strategy into action by managing donor engagement initiatives, coordinating fundraising events, maintaining the donor database, supporting annual giving, and helping donors feel valued and connected to TRU’s mission. It is a collaborative, non-managerial role that requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role follows a hybrid schedule in Lafayette, Colorado, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with occasional fundraising events.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in fundraising, development, donor relations, sales, event planning, or a related field.
Experience managing donor databases, CRM systems, or fundraising software.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong customer service and relationship-building skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Strong organizational, project management, and event coordination abilities.
Must successfully pass all required background checks and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge/NXT.

Responsibilities

Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities to strengthen relationships and encourage donor retention and growth.
Support donor cultivation, solicitation, and engagement strategies in partnership with the Director of Development.
Coordinate fundraising events, including planning, logistics, vendor and volunteer coordination, and post-event follow-up.
Support sponsorship outreach, renewals, and fulfillment of sponsor benefits.
Manage the development CRM, ensuring accurate donor records, gift tracking, and fundraising reports.
Support prospect research, donor pipeline development, and engagement tracking to advance fundraising goals.
Collaborate with the Director of Development and colleagues across departments to support fundraising initiatives and deliver a consistent donor experience.
Maintain and improve development processes, tools, and resources to support effective fundraising operations.