Philanthropy Associate

Job Location:
2300 River Plaza Dr
Sacramento, CA 95833

Description:
Job Title: Donor Relations Coordinator II


Location: Onsite | Sacramento, CA (2200 River Plaza Drive)


Schedule: Day Shift | Full Time, 40 hours/week | Temporary Assignment | 26 weeks potential to go perm


Sutter Provides all Equipment


Requirements:


Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
1+ year of experience supporting a comprehensive philanthropy program, including annual, major, or planned giving
Experience with donor stewardship, cultivation, and relationship management
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Ability to coordinate executive meetings, prepare donor materials, proposals, correspondence, and reports
Experience planning and executing donor recognition, stewardship, or fundraising events
Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining confidentiality of donor information


Preferred Requirements:


Experience supporting healthcare philanthropy or nonprofit fundraising programs
Experience developing donor recognition programs and naming standards
Knowledge of fundraising principles, annual giving, and special event planning
Experience serving as a liaison with executives, board members, or major donors
Strong research, data collection, and project coordination skills
Ability to negotiate, influence, and build partnerships across multiple stakeholder groups


Summary / Duties:
Responsible for supporting regional donor stewardship and philanthropic initiatives by developing and maintaining relationships with donors, patients, physicians, employees, and key constituents. Coordinates executive support activities, donor meetings, funding proposals, correspondence, and research while ensuring high-quality customer service. Plans and implements donor recognition programs, stewardship events, and cultivation activities, including logistics, communications, invitations, and follow-up. Develops collateral materials in partnership with internal teams and external designers and helps maintain reporting mechanisms that support fundraising efforts. Serves as a liaison with board members and other stakeholders while handling confidential donor information with accuracy and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.