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Donor Engagement Specialist
Job Description
Donor Engagement Specialist
Turlock, CA
Comp: $75k-$90k
Join a mission that changes lives by cultivating authentic relationships and connecting people to purpose. In this role, you’ll be the storyteller, relationship-builder, and community connector who ensures donors feel the true impact of their generosity. Through every conversation, event, and outreach, you’ll showcase the incredible work our nonprofit is doing, inspire loyalty, spark generosity, and expand awareness of our impact in the local community.
This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. We celebrate creativity, encourage fresh ideas, and believe in the power of generosity to transform lives and strengthen communities.
What You’ll Do
Turlock, CA
Comp: $75k-$90k
Join a mission that changes lives by cultivating authentic relationships and connecting people to purpose. In this role, you’ll be the storyteller, relationship-builder, and community connector who ensures donors feel the true impact of their generosity. Through every conversation, event, and outreach, you’ll showcase the incredible work our nonprofit is doing, inspire loyalty, spark generosity, and expand awareness of our impact in the local community.
This isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values compassion, integrity, collaboration, and innovation. We celebrate creativity, encourage fresh ideas, and believe in the power of generosity to transform lives and strengthen communities.
What You’ll Do
- Be active and engaged with community social and business clubs, networking groups, and events to grow our presence and exposure to our non-profit.
- Create meaningful donor experiences that deepen loyalty and inspire giving through sharing our impact in the community.
- Plan and support engaging donor events that highlight the mission.
- Build and grow strong, lasting donor relationships through personal outreach and stewardship.
- Partner with leadership and volunteers to design innovative fundraising strategies.
- Share compelling stories that highlight impact and encourage sustained giving.
- Research, identify, and cultivate new donor prospects.
- Collaborate with committees and the board to strengthen long-range fundraising plans.
- Represent the mission at community events, service clubs, and civic gatherings.
- Build partnerships with local businesses and service organizations.
- Lead donor tours, presentations, and community conversations to expand awareness.
- A natural relationship-builder with a passion for people and purpose.
- Experience in fundraising, nonprofit development, sales, or business development.
- Strong communication skills — both written and verbal — with the ability to connect across audiences.
- A creative, strategic thinker who can balance multiple priorities with professionalism.
- Proficiency with CRMs and Microsoft Office.
- Flexibility to attend occasional evening/weekend events.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in nonprofit, communications, or a related field
Meet Your Recruiter
Heidi Smith
Executive Recruiter
Heidi was raised in The Woodlands, Texas, and earned her degree in Mass Communication from Sam Houston State University. After adventures in the Rocky Mountains and the Ozarks—where she started with the APS team—she’s now back in her hometown.
An experienced recruiter, Heidi blends Southern hospitality with professional expertise, prioritizing authentic relationships, understanding individual career aspirations, and connecting candidates with companies for the ideal fit.
Outside of work, Heidi enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, Blake, their son, Hawk, and their two dogs, Phil Collins and Charlotte York.
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