Philanthropy Coordinator

Applications will be reviewed after January 1, 2026.

Philanthropy Coordinator

Kids’ Food Basket

Location: Kent County | Department: Philanthropy | Status: Non-Exempt

At Kids’ Food Basket, we believe every child deserves access to nourishing meals and a community that cares. We’re not just feeding kids; we’re growing healthy futures. Through philanthropy, partnerships, and people like you, we make this mission possible. If you’re energized by meaningful relationships, purposeful operations, and supporting impact behind the scenes, this could be your perfect role.

What You’ll Do

As our Philanthropy Coordinator, you’ll support the systems that keep our donor community engaged and our mission moving forward. You will:

• Support the VP and Senior Director of Philanthropy with calendar management, scheduling, and administrative coordination.
• Work with the Events team to process sponsorships, track invoices, and assist with follow-up tasks.
• Assist Finance by processing incoming donations, including opening, scanning, coding, and entering gifts.
• Prepare acknowledgment letters, thank-you messages, and donation receipts for donors.
• Support Raiser’s Edge functions such as gift entry, profile updates, reporting, and list generation.
• Manage philanthropy projects including direct mail, annual fund work, and other strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

You are detail-oriented, mission-driven, and ready to support a strong culture of philanthropy. You bring:

• A high school diploma or GED (Associate degree preferred) and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with CRM or donor databases, preferably Raiser’s Edge.
• Knowledge of or interest in development, grants, and donor relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organization, accuracy, and follow-through, with ability to support occasional evening events.
• A people-first mindset and interest in learning about hunger and poverty issues in West Michigan.

Why You’ll Love It

When you join Kids’ Food Basket, you join a mission-driven community focused on nourishing children and supporting families. In this role, you will:

• You’ll be part of a collaborative team united around a shared mission to end childhood hunger in West Michigan.
• You'll help build and maintain relationships with donors who make our work possible every day.
• Your efforts will directly support programs that deliver healthy, ready-to-eat meals to thousands of kids through Sack Suppers and other initiatives.
• You’ll grow your skills in philanthropy, grants, database management, donor engagement, and nonprofit operations.
• You’ll work in a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates curiosity, compassion, and community.

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