Donor Engagement Specialist

Tru Community Care • Lafayette, CO

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Donor Engagement Specialist advances TRU Community Care's fundraising and donor engagement efforts through donor stewardship, fundraising event management, donor cultivation, and development operations. Working closely with the Director of Development, this collaborative, non-managerial role builds relationships with donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners while ensuring accurate and efficient development systems and processes. The position manages donor engagement initiatives, coordinates fundraising events, maintains the donor database, supports annual giving efforts, and helps donors feel valued, informed, and connected to TRU's mission. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 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, GiveSmart, and/or Constant Contact is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate donor communications, acknowledgments, and stewardship activities to strengthen relationships and facilitate 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, gift acknowledgment, 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 efficient and effective fundraising operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed