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How much do donor referral jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for donor referral in the United States is $16.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a donor referral?

A Donor Referral is the process by which healthcare professionals identify and report potential organ, tissue, or eye donors, typically at hospitals or healthcare facilities. This step is crucial in organ donation, as timely referral allows organ procurement organizations to assess donor eligibility and coordinate the donation process. Donor Referral Coordinators or Specialists often play a vital role in evaluating patient information, discussing donation options with families, and facilitating communication between medical teams and transplant organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in a donor referral role, and how can they be effectively addressed?

Professionals in Donor Referral often face the challenge of balancing sensitivity and urgency when speaking with families about donation opportunities, sometimes during emotionally difficult times. They must communicate complex medical information clearly and compassionately, while also coordinating with medical teams and following strict protocols. Building strong interpersonal skills and staying organized are key to managing these situations effectively. Regular training, peer support, and debriefing sessions can help professionals cope with the emotional demands of the job and maintain a high standard of care.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a donor referral specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Donor Referral Specialist, you generally need a background in healthcare or life sciences, knowledge of organ and tissue donation protocols, and relevant certifications such as Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC). Familiarity with hospital information systems, donor tracking databases, and regulatory compliance software is important for managing referrals and documentation. Excellent communication, compassion, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills for supporting donor families and collaborating with medical teams. These skills ensure accurate donor identification, sensitive family engagement, and compliance with legal and ethical standards in organ and tissue donation.

What is the difference between Donor Referral vs Fundraising Coordinator?

AspectDonor ReferralFundraising Coordinator
Required CredentialsTypically high school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer experience in donor relationsBachelor's degree in nonprofit management, marketing, or related field
Work EnvironmentNonprofit organizations, hospitals, or charities; primarily office-based with some outreachNonprofit events, community outreach, office work, and donor engagement
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in healthcare, charity, and nonprofit sectors for donor engagementCommon in nonprofit organizations managing fundraising campaigns
Search & Comparison IntentPeople comparing roles related to donor engagement and referral processesIndividuals exploring roles in nonprofit fundraising and event planning

While Donor Referral focuses on connecting potential donors to organizations, Fundraising Coordinator manages campaigns and events to raise funds. Both roles involve donor interaction but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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What states have the most Donor Referral jobs?

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Infographic showing various Donor Referral job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,458 per year, or $16.6 per hour.

Hospital Development Coordinator

DCI Donor Services

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

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Job description


DCI Donor Services
Sierra Donor Services - New Mexico (SDS) is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic team member to join us to save lives!! Our mission at SDS is to save lives through organ donation and we want professionals on our team that will embrace this important work!! New Mexico Donor Services is seeking a Hospital Development Coordinator to join our team in Albuquerque. This position will be responsible for cultivating relationships with hospitals and healthcare professionals in order to promote organ donation and strengthen the partnership between our organization and hospital partners. If you have expertise in healthcare, sales/marketing, public relations, or have experience as a pharmaceutical representative, this may be an ideal position for you to help save and improve lives!

COMPANY OVERVIEW AND MISSION

Sierra Donor Services - New Mexico is a designated organ procurement organization (OPO) within the state of New Mexico – and is a member of the DCI Donor Services family.

For over four decades, DCI Donor Services has been a leader in working to end the transplant waiting list. Our unique approach to service allows for nationwide donation, transplantation, and distribution of organs and tissues while maintaining close ties to our local communities.

DCI Donor Services operates organ procurement/tissue recovery organizations: Sierra Donor Services and Tennessee Donor Services with operations in the states of California, New Mexico, and Tennessee. We also maximize the gift of life through the DCI Donor Services Tissue Bank and Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank.


Our performance is measured by the way we serve donor families and recipients. To be successful in this endeavor is our ultimate mission. By mobili

With the help of our employee-led strategy team, we will ensure that all communities feel welcome and safe with us because we are a model for fairness, belonging, and forward thinking.

Key responsibilities this position will perform include:

  • Develops and implements marketing plan that creates change in physician and hospital practice in the donor referral and family counseling processes that ultimately increases organ and tissue donation in assigned portfolio.
  • Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis of hospital market to characterize donor potential and identifies and engages decision-making individuals who can influence hospital protocols to include best demonstrated practices for donor referrals and family counseling.
  • Conducts education needs assessments for assigned hospitals and develops and implements educational plan.4. Establishes multi-disciplinary councils within assigned hospitals, using peer level influence in order to forge a consensus about standards of practice for the donor referral and family counseling and request process. Identifies decision-making individuals in assigned hospitals including chairpersons of medical staff, medical executive committee, ethics and critical care committees, surgery and medicine departments, and referring physicians and nurses from trauma, neurosurgery and critical care. Conduct individual meetings and gain support from each party, guide the group discussion and outline and implement next steps.
  • Conduct field coaching and provide feedback for skill development in written and oral communications, public relations and sales and negotiation skills for clinical coordinators.
  • Utilize superior customer service skills to develop and maintain relationships with referring physicians and nursing staff and medical and executive leadership in assigned hospitals.
  • Disseminates and interprets data and research on increasing organ and tissue donation for medical academic audiences and policy review committees who can affect change in hospital standards of practice.
  • Design curriculum for and conduct professional education programs.
  • Respond to customer service-related issues in hospital portfolio with appropriate internal and external individuals and utili
  • Make policy recommendations to hospital administration to ensure hospital compliance with state and federal regulations and increase referral and improve donation outcomes.
  • Develop and conduct accredited educational programs for healthcare professionals.
  • Customize professional education materials for one on one presentations/discussions, large and small audience educational forums.
  • Support internal staff and provide guidance on hospital relationships. Develops and maintains robust hospital profiles.
  • Maintains accurate and timely documentation of all hospital development activities.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
    PHYSICAL TRAITS: Sits stands and walks. Observes, listens, speaks with hospital staff and others. Reads, prepares and presents information. Drive to and from donor hospitals.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education Required: BA or BS in Business, Education, Public Health, or Health care related field.

Experience:

  • Two to four years of healthcare experience with families, counseling, bereavement and/or crisis intervention or 3-5 years of experience in hospital relations or OPO.
  • Experience with performance improvement strategies, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination is applicable.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators.
  • Ability to initiate and lead multi-disciplinary teams or councils to improve hospital donation practices and family care.
  • Experience delivering hospital-based education or in-service training programs to clinical staff, including nurses, physicians, and administrators.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Computer Skills: Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office applications to include Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required.


We offer a competitive compensation package including:

  • Up to 176 hours of PTO your first year
  • Up to 72 hours of Sick Time your first year
  • Two Medical Plans (your choice of a PPO or HDHP), Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • 403(b) plan with matching contribution
  • Company provided term life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Supplemental insurance benefits such as accident coverage and short-term disability
  • Discounts on home/auto/renter/pet insurance
  • Cell phone discounts through Verizon
  • Monthly phone stipend

**New employees must have their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by their potential start date or be able to supply proof of vaccination.**

You will receive a confirmation e-mail upon successful submission of your application. The next step of the selection process will be to complete a video screening. Instructions to complete the video screening will be contained in the confirmation e-mail. Please note - you must complete the video screening within 5 days from submission of your application to be considered for the position.

DCIDS is an EOE/AA employer – M/F/Vet/Disability.


Compensation details: 54000-67000 Yearly Salary


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