Donor Relations Coordinator

City Parks Foundation•New York, NY

2d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Donor Relations Coordinator will join a 17-person Development and Marketing team, raising approximately $14 million annually from individual donors, foundations and institutions, corporations, special events, and government to support our free programs in New York City parks. Reporting to the Director, Individual Giving & Special Events, this position will play a critical role in supporting the department’s Individual Giving, fundraising events, and SummerStage and Young Patrons membership campaigns. This position provides broad administrative, operational, and event support for the team, helping to ensure a seamless donor experience across membership programs, fundraising events, and digital campaigns. The Coordinator supports gift processing, database management, financial tracking, and donor communications, while assisting with event logistics and donor research. Through strong organization and attention to detail, this position helps support membership growth, donor engagement, and the overall success of City Parks Foundation’s fundraising efforts.

Requirements

1-2 years of experience in a high-volume non-profit development office preferred
Meticulous attention to detail and information management
Excellent research, organizational, and oral and written communications skills
Strong CRM skills and experience with donor software (candidates with experience with Salesforce are preferred)
Ability to work on nights and weekends as needed at events
Passion for our mission of providing free programs in arts, environmental education, sports and community engagement in NYC parks and other public spaces
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. City Parks Foundation does not offer visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with digital fundraising and social fundraising is a plus

Responsibilities

Data entry and gift processing for individual giving, fundraising events, SummerStage, and Young Patrons membership, and Board giving in Salesforce, and reconcile data with finance department
Draft acknowledgment letters and donor correspondence, ensuring timely, accurate, and personalized stewardship
Support the SummerStage Membership and Young Patron Programs by collecting and managing event RSVP lists for concerts and donor receptions, processing Membership and Member for a Day gifts onsite at Summerstage concerts, assisting at the Membership tent at concerts, and providing additional member support
Assist with guest check-in at fundraising events and cultivation receptions
Create event lookbooks, prepare donor briefings and bios, materials for committee meetings and events
Conduct research on current and prospective donors
Oversee mailings and provide administrative support for all department programs
Assist with Salesforce support across the department, including list pulls for mailers and invitations
Oversee all departmental invoicing and track finances
Assist with our digital donor experience and website donation pages, supporting recurring gifts, DAF giving, matching gifts, and social giving campaigns
Additional department general responsibilities as needed