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Posted 22 July, 2026

Philanthropy Associate

LHH US
Sacramento, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Philanthropy Associate

Location: Sacramento, CA (Onsite)

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Position Overview

We are seeking a relationship-focused and highly organized Donor Relations Coordinator II to support fundraising, donor stewardship, and philanthropic initiatives. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining meaningful relationships with donors, community partners, and key stakeholders while supporting donor engagement activities, fundraising events, executive communications, and stewardship programs.

Responsibilities
  • Support donor stewardship, cultivation, and engagement initiatives
  • Coordinate donor meetings, executive briefings, presentations, and correspondence
  • Develop and prepare donor-facing materials, funding proposals, reports, and recognition pieces
  • Assist in planning and executing donor appreciation, fundraising, and stewardship events
  • Coordinate event logistics, invitations, communications, registrations, and follow-up activities
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with donors, patients, community members, physicians, employees, and other stakeholders
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to develop marketing and donor engagement materials
  • Conduct donor and prospect research to support fundraising initiatives
  • Track donor activities, maintain records, and support reporting functions
  • Serve as a liaison between leadership, board members, donors, and community partners
  • Ensure confidentiality and accuracy when handling donor information and sensitive data
  • Support multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare, Communications, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum one year of experience supporting philanthropy, fundraising, donor relations, or nonprofit programs
  • Experience with donor stewardship, cultivation, and relationship management
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to coordinate meetings, presentations, donor communications, and special projects
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities independently
  • Ability to build partnerships and collaborate with diverse stakeholder groups
Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

Pay Details: $25.00 to $28.00 per hour

Search managed by: Savannah Mckillip

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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