Donor Relations Coordinator

Are you a detail-oriented individual looking to make an impact on the world through your career?

Do others remark on how personable you are and your knack for making friends and forming relationships whether you're meeting with a donor or standing in line at the grocery store? If you’re reading this, nodding, and saying, “That’s me!” we'd love to talk with you!

Cooperative for Education (CoEd) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala through education. CoEd accomplishes this mission by helping kids learn to read, graduate, and thrive throughout their lives. By providing sustainable education tools (like books and computers), teacher training, and scholarships, CoEd strives to address the root causes of poverty in Guatemala, rather than merely treating its symptoms.

We are looking for a Donor Relations Coordinator who is a people-person, well-organized, and able to take charge and lead projects. This position is responsible for:

Project Coordination and Planning

➢ Project managing various projects to support fundraising goals. Tasks include coordinating internal resources, creating project plans, and ensuring projects and tasks are delivered on time and meet objectives.

➢ Managing the details of Rotary International grants and working with a variety of teams and stakeholders to maintain accurate data and efficient tracking systems.

➢ Assisting with tour operations including preparation of materials and travel arrangements for staff and donor trips to Guatemala.

Donor Relationships and Communications

➢ Supporting the Major Gifts team and Rotary team with prospecting, stewardship, data entry, and other tasks as assigned.

➢ Stewarding and building connections with donors traveling to Guatemala, ensuring that they are well-informed and prepared to experience CoEd programs firsthand.

➢ Promptly communicating with tour participants, Rotarians and Rotary clubs, and individual donors to steward donations and build trust.

➢ Preparing written communications and updates to be shared with our base of Rotarians.

➢ Traveling to Guatemala to support up to three tours per year, based on organizational need.

Our IDEAL candidate will possess the following characteristics:

You’re filled with gratitude.
You love showing others the appreciation they deserve and recognize that thoughtfulness is key when communicating with donors.

You value attention to detail.
You care about the little things, and carry out your work with thought and integrity. Youre even watching for typos, and this sentence made your eye twitch.

You’re passionate about empowering students.
You recognize the importance of education, and long to make a difference by connecting promising students with supporters who can help them surmount the barriers to their success.

Skills/Experience Required:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Please include your area of study on your resume.
• 1-2 years of work experience in fundraising, donor relationship management, or sales and customer service strongly preferred.
• Excellent and demonstrated project management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to interact and work effectively with donors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Database experience and/or tech savviness preferred. Experience with Salesforce a plus.
• Ability to travel to Guatemala as needed, up to 3 times per year.
• Spanish speaking ability strongly preferred.

Compensation: $42,000 - $45,000 annual salary

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA contribution (based on type of insurance selected)
• 401(k) plan
• Flex time
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 observed paid holidays

This position is based in our Cincinnati, Ohio office starting in October 2023. This office currently operates with a hybrid in-person and remote schedule. 5-10% travel to Guatemala required.

How to Apply: Please apply through our website at coeduc.org/careers with resume and cover letter. No phone calls, please.

Cooperative for Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on-the-basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cincinnati, OH 45211: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Fundraising: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cincinnati, OH 45211