Annual Giving and Stewardship Coordinator

🌟 We're Hiring: Annual Giving and Stewardship Coordinator

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Director of Development 
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)

Join a Mission That Changes Lives Every Day

At Children's Friend, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. As one of Rhode Island's leading child and family service organizations, we work every day to strengthen families, support children, and build brighter futures. We're looking for a passionate, relationship-driven Annual Giving & Stewardship Coordinator to help inspire generosity and deepen connections with the donors who make our mission possible.

💡 Why This Role Matters

As the Annual Giving & Stewardship Coordinator, you'll play a key role in growing our community of supporters and ensuring donors feel valued, informed, and connected to the impact of their gifts. From coordinating fundraising campaigns and donor communications to managing volunteer engagement and stewardship efforts, you'll help create meaningful experiences that fuel our mission and strengthen donor loyalty.

🧩 What You’ll Do:

Grow Annual Giving

• Help plan and execute annual fundraising campaigns, including direct appeals, giving days, recurring giving initiatives, and targeted outreach.
• Build relationships with donors and prospects through personalized phone, email, and written communications.
• Solicit and manage gifts up to $750.
• Identify opportunities to increase donor engagement and giving levels.
• Partner with development leadership to transition major gift prospects into deeper cultivation strategies. 

Create Exceptional Donor Experiences

• Coordinate timely gift acknowledgments and personalized thank-you communications.
• Support donor stewardship plans and impact reporting.
• Develop materials that demonstrate how donor support changes lives.
• Monitor donor engagement and retention trends to help strengthen long-term relationships. 

Support Special Campaigns & Events

• Coordinate donor engagement activities tied to key initiatives such as the Annual Luncheon, 401Gives, Holiday Drive, and United Way campaigns.
• Assist with post-event stewardship and follow-up.
• Manage internal diaper donation requests and donor fulfillment tracking to ensure smooth program support. 

Engage Volunteers

• Coordinate volunteer opportunities for donors and prospective supporters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for volunteer scheduling and communication.
• Track volunteer participation and engagement for stewardship and reporting purposes. 

Maintain Donor Data & Reporting

• Ensure accurate donor records, gift entry, pledges, and engagement tracking within the CRM.
• Support fundraising reports and performance metrics.
• Help maintain data integrity across development systems.

🧠 What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Experience with donor databases or CRM systems preferred.

Work Environment

This position offers the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement, based on performance, departmental needs, and organizational priorities. On-site presence will be required to support donor engagement, events, and team collaboration.

🌱 Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day.

🔒 Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage 
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts 
• 12 Holidays 
• Competitive Vacation Benefits 
• Training and Professional Development 
• Education Assistance 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Salary : $46,668