Donor Relations and Prospecting Coordinator

Job Title: Coordinator, Donor Relations and Prospecting

Reports To: Director, Philanthropic Advancement

Department: Foundation

Position Summary:

The Coordinator, Donor Relations and Prospecting is an essential member of the Foundation team, responsible for implementing donor relations strategies and supporting fundraising initiatives across Marshall Health Network entity foundations. These include Cabell Huntington Hospital Foundation, St. Mary’s Medical Center Foundation, Rivers Health Foundation, and other MHN-affiliated entities.

This role helps build and manage a pipeline for major gifts, sustainers, and planned giving, while supporting donor engagement and direct response activities that contribute to growing philanthropic revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify prospective donors as part of overall fundraising strategy
• Cultivate donor relationships by promoting core Foundation programs
• Maintain accurate and complete donor records
• Solicit gifts aligned with Foundation goals and meet individual fundraising benchmarks
• Foster ongoing relationships with prospective and existing donors
• Use Foundation databases and tools to research, organize, and qualify viable donor prospects for the fundraising team

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive philanthropic experience
• Proven success in securing major gifts and managing donor relationships
• Experience aligning donor interests with organizational mission

Skills:

• Strong organizational and project management abilities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• High level of integrity and discretion with confidential information
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Ability to push/pull items under 20 lbs
• Perform basic manual tasks such as writing and typing
• Use of hand-eye coordination for operating computers and other tools
• Ability to move freely within office and event spaces
• Normal hearing and vision with the ability to work in environments with some background noise