Now Hiring: Donor Relations Coordinator 

If you are passionate about non-profit work, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a track record of successfully managing multiple projects, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to serve as the Donor Relations Coordinator. 

About Arlington Community Foundation 

Mission 

Arlington Community Foundation brings people and resources together to grow giving, strengthen community, and create lasting change. 

How we do it… 

Arlington Community Foundation provides the tools and expertise to personalize and maximize charitable giving, builds connections between community members, resources, and local nonprofits, and drives initiatives and advocacy to create economic opportunities and prevent displacement. 

Values 

Sense of Belonging 

A sense of belonging is at the heart of community.  

We celebrate each person’s background and perspective to build a more inclusive and cohesive community. We strive to honor and support their unique needs and aspirations. 

Collective Wisdom 

Our work is relational. 

We start by listening and understanding needs. We recognize that building trust takes time and intentionality. 

We elevate and amplify the work of others in our community, and we make connections between people who can make a greater difference by working together. 

Lasting Impact  

We tackle community challenges that require sustained effort and testing bold ideas across sectors. This includes both responding to pressing community needs and keeping focus on long-term reforms. 

We bring community knowledge and planning expertise to help people create charitable legacies that enliven future possibilities for the causes and organizations they care about. 

History 

The Arlington Community Foundation (ACF) was established in 1991 by Judge William T. Newman, Jr., a lifelong Arlington resident and former Chief Judge of the 17th Judicial Circuit in Virginia. Inspired by the responsiveness of community foundations he observed in San Francisco after the 1989 earthquake, Judge Newman saw a need for a similar philanthropic entity in Arlington to address the community’s evolving needs.  

Since its inception, ACF has played a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of life in Arlington County. The foundation provides philanthropic leadership, raising capital for grants and scholarships to address both current and future community needs. Over the years, it has awarded more than $45 million in grants and scholarships, supporting a wide array of causes including homelessness prevention, education, arts, youth, and families in need.  

Today, with assets of $50 million and annual grantmaking over $4 million,  ACF is a cornerstone of philanthropic activity in Arlington, adapting to the evolving needs, strengthening community, and ensuring that charitable efforts have a lasting and meaningful impact. 

Position Description 

Job Title: Donor Relations Coordinator 

Reports to: Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer    

Status: Regular, Full-Time, Exempt  

POSITION SUMMARY: Donor Relations Coordinator 

The Donor Relations Coordinator will bring a highly responsive, detail-oriented, donor-focused approach to processing gifts to and grants from ACF funds. The Coordinator will provide support to a wide range of development priorities including annual appeals, grant catalogs, and community engagement events.  

The Donor Relations Coordinator reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer and collaborates closely with the Development and Operations Manager and other team members.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Gift Entry and Acknowledgment Processing  

• Record all contributions to Foundation funds in the Foundant database and generate timely and accurate donor acknowledgment letters in coordination with the Development and Operations Manager.  

• Identify and capture pertinent information during gift entry process, updating records within the database to preserve data integrity, reflect donor preferences and ensure the confidentiality of gift and constituent records. 

• Serve as a point of contact for donors extending gratitude and providing assistance as needed.  

• Grant Processing 

• Process all grants from donor advised funds, field of interest funds, and designated funds in the Foundant database.  

• Ensure fundholder preferences, including anonymity and specific gift designations, are clearly communicated to the grantee.  

• Serve as a point of contact for fundholders who have questions regarding grants from their funds. 

• Data Management  

• In collaboration with the Development and Operations Manager, maintain accurate constituent records in the Foundant database in order to support moves management, reporting and integration with our communications system. 

• Manage communication preferences for constituents and produce query-based lists for external communications. 

• General Development Support 

• Assist in the implementation of annual fundraising campaigns and grant catalog opportunities. 

• Provide logistical support for Community Foundation events to include securing venues, producing event invitations, working with caterers, sending event-related communications, and day of event support.  

• Act as an administrative liaison for ACF’s Board of Trustees.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Deep interest in and commitment to the role of the Community Foundation and philanthropy in improving the quality of life in Arlington 

• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience required.  

• Experience in planning and executing events preferred. 

• Computer proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Office, CRM software (familiarity with Foundant preferred) and a willingness to learn all appropriate Community Foundation software. 

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills. 

• Superior attention to detail with an ability to organize and prioritize work and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, participate as an effective team member and follow tasks through to completion. 

• Superior customer service skills to external and internal constituents. Excellent listening skills, follow-through and problem-solving abilities. 

TIME REQUIREMENT  

This is a full-time, exempt position requiring 37.5 hours per week plus occasional early and late hours for meetings onsite and offsite. Work hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with flexibility and work-from-home options. 

BENEFITS  

Employee benefits include individual health insurance, annual vacation and sick days, eleven paid holidays, term life insurance, additional disability insurance, parking, 403(b) retirement savings program with employer matching contribution, optional flex spending accounts for medical or dependent care expenses. 

SALARY  

Range $60,000-$65,000 dependent upon experience.  

HOW TO APPLY  
Please complete this application form.