Annual Fund and Stewardship Coordinator

Annual Fund and Stewardship Officer – Blue Ridge Care Services

Your compassion can inspire generosity.

Your work can sustain care for those who need it most.

At Blue Ridge Care, our mission is simple: delivering extraordinary care to improve life’s journey. As a not‑for‑profit, mission‑driven healthcare organization, we support older adults and those facing serious illness through integrated services—including hospice, serious illness care, PACE, grief support, and community thrift shops.

Our Development team ensures that community generosity continues to open doors to care. The Annual Fund and Stewardship Coordinator plays a crucial role in making that possible.

About The Role

We’re seeking a strategic, relationship‑focused Annual Fund and Stewardship Coordinator to lead our direct response fundraising and Annual Fund efforts. In this role, you’ll drive donor communications, grateful family outreach, digital fundraising, and stewardship initiatives that strengthen the donor experience and fuel mission impact.

You’ll collaborate closely with Marketing, Development, and operational partners to deliver compelling messaging, meaningful donor engagement, and seamless fundraising operations.

How You’ll Make a Difference

Annual Fund & Direct Response

• Plan, coordinate, and execute Blue Ridge Care’s Annual Fund and direct response fundraising campaigns.
• Lead direct mail, digital giving, memorial/in‑honor giving, peer‑to‑peer (P2P), and internal giving initiatives.
• Oversee electronic donor communications, including email appeals and stewardship messaging.
• Maintain a comprehensive Annual Fund calendar with campaigns, events, stewardship touchpoints, and donor engagement activities.
  
  
  

Donor Communications & Marketing Collaboration

• Partner with the Marketing team to develop compelling messaging and donor‑focused materials.
• Coordinate production of print and digital fundraising pieces.
• Support creation and management of online giving pages and event registration platforms.
  
  
  

Donor Stewardship & Team Support

• Support ongoing donor stewardship through impact updates, campaign follow‑up, and thoughtful communication.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Development to ensure seamless stewardship across donor touchpoints.
• Track stewardship activities, follow‑ups, and donor care needs.
• Assist with timely gift acknowledgements and gift processing.
• Provide administrative and project support to the Vice President of Development and the broader Development team.
• Contribute to reporting, coordination, and operations that strengthen the donor experience.
  
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in nonprofit development, fundraising, communications, or similar coordination roles.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to craft donor‑focused messaging.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with donor database systems.
  
  
  

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Blue Ridge Care, taking care of people starts with taking care of our team. We offer a supportive, mission‑driven environment where your contribution genuinely matters.

We offer:

• Competitive Pay
• PTO & Paid Volunteer Time
• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships
• Peer Support & Mentorship
• 30% Thrift Shop Discount
• Growth Opportunities aligned with our Blue Ridge Care 2030 Strategic Plan
  
  
  

Here, your work not only raises funds—it strengthens community impact, compassion, and care for those we proudly serve.

Blue Ridge Care is a non‑profit, equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all.