Donor Relations Specialist

CURE International Children's Hospitals • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

We’re seeking a Donor Relations Specialist who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship-building. This role is perfect for someone who loves bringing order to complexity, understands the art of thoughtful donor engagement, and finds deep purpose in supporting mission-driven work.
If you’re highly organized, systems-minded, and energized by serving major donors with excellence and intentionality — this may be the role for you.
Why CURE?
At CURE International, your work has a direct, life-changing impact. Every donor interaction, event, hospital visit, and communication you help coordinate contributes to providing surgical care and hope to children in low-resource countries.
When you join CURE, you’ll experience:
A mission that matters. Our focus is on healing the sick and proclaiming the Kingdom of God, giving your work eternal significance and daily purpose.
A culture of excellence and collaboration. You’ll partner with dedicated colleagues across Major Gifts, Marketing, Events, Global Outreach, and hospital leadership, all striving for precision, care, and meaningful impact.
Opportunity to grow and lead behind the scenes. This role isn’t just administrative—it’s strategic. You’ll help shape processes, strengthen donor engagement, and ensure that every touchpoint drives long-term relationships and organizational success.
Personal and professional fulfillment. If you thrive on attention to detail, building systems that scale, and serving others with excellence, CURE offers a place to make a tangible difference while growing your career in advancement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, development operations, or advancement support; experience supporting major gifts strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience working in a CRM (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, or similar), with a strong track record of data accuracy and integrity.
• Demonstrated experience drafting basic donor-facing communications and preparing basic proposals or donor updates.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; able to manage multiple priorities without dropping balls.
• Employs a servant-leadership mindset, prioritizing the success and well-being of the team to drive collective results.
• Strong judgment and discretion when working with high-net-worth donors and confidential information.
• Ability to bring structure and clarity to recurring processes through documentation and standardization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across teams, including events, global outreach, and hospital leadership.
• Alignment with CURE International’s Christian mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Donor Engagement & Communications – Coordinate invitations, RSVPs, and follow-up for events, hospital visits, and donor travel; draft personalized, professional communications and prepare templated proposals and updates.
• Event & Trip Coordination – Partner with Events, Major Gift Officers, and hospital teams to execute donor-facing events and hospital visits strategically, ensuring seamless logistics and meaningful engagement.
• CRM Management & Data Integrity – Maintain accurate donor records, track engagement activities, and generate reports to support portfolio management and leadership visibility.
• Operational Excellence & Process Management – Develop SOPs, checklists, and repeatable processes to bring structure, consistency, and efficiency to recurring Major Donor activities.
• Team & Director Support – Provide anticipatory, detail-oriented support to the Senior Director of Major Donor Relations, strengthening execution quality, accountability, and overall team effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level