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Covenant House of NJ

Donor Engagement Officer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$110K/yr

The Donor Engagement Officer will tap current donors, donor referrals, events, volunteer and board networks, direct outreach, and research--to build a pipeline of new individual donors. The role will ...

Covenant House of NJ

Donor Engagement Officer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$110K/yr

The Donor Engagement Officer will tap current donors, donor referrals, events, volunteer and board networks, direct outreach, and research-to build a pipeline of new individual donors. The role will ...

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How much do donor referral jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 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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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.

Clinical Procurement Coordinator (RRT's, PA's & RN's Preferred)

Donor Network West

San Francisco, CA

$65.74 - $74.13/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

Donor Network West’s mission is to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research.
 
At Donor Network West, we're looking for people who embody our core values: passion, excellence, equity and inclusion, and relationships. We welcome diverse perspectives and foster an environment of collaboration and service.

POSITION SUMMARY
 
The Clinical Procurement Coordinator (CPC) I is responsible for response to donor referrals, donor evaluation, and donor management, coordination of organ recovery, organ preservation, and organ distribution. Additionally, the CPC I supports donor families, provides family care and may provide families with the option of organ and/or tissue donation. All of these job functions collaborate with other departments at DNWest, and within the community of hospitals and coroner/medical examiner offices.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Represents organ and tissue donation equally.
  • Possesses strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work effectively with all stakeholders, particularly with medical professionals and donor families.
  • Manages highly stressful situations in a calm and professional manner by using sufficient judgment and discretion at all times.
  • Ability to productively work with guidance and supervision, and as a team participant. Accountable to the team and works with the team to meet DNWest’s strategic goals.
  • Maintains personal/professional balance; works toward resiliency.
  • Focusses on enhancing and refining skills and/or knowledge, concepts, and principles.
Referral and Donor Management
  • Responds and provides onsite consultation to hospitals that refer potential organ and tissue donors.
  • Conducts a through chart review and determines medical suitability in conjunction with other clinical personnel.
  • Documents information in current DNWest’s electronic records.
  •  Assesses hemodynamic stability and develops strategies in conjunction with DNWest’s clinical staff to maintain organ function.
  • Collaborates with physician and hospital staff to develop plan for referral management from initial referral through declaration of death/DCD (donation after cardiac death) evaluation.
  • Obtains, labels, and packages specimens for testing.
  • Performs donor physical assessment.
  • Provides donor/referral information for DNWest’s staff to follow up on cases.
  • Assists other DNWest’s Staff in starting up donor cases, and/or expedited donor case work-up.
  • Maintains critical care knowledge and critical thinking skills to effectively and independently manage donors, using approved donor protocols and develops action plan to share with clinical team.
  • Reviews organ donor cases with Clinical Operations Manager (COM) in real-time to assess donor management goals (DMG) metrics, clinical management strategies, and allocation needs.
  • Coordinates organ recovery with OR staff and DNWest’s recovery services.
  • Maintains proficiency in organ packaging as required by United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) standards.
  • Initiates communication and collaboration with appropriate support resources throughout the donation process.
  • Communicates with the coroner/medical examiner and collaborates with plan for release for donation, and plan for remains post recovery. 
Onsite Presence
  • Secures and maintains positive hospital leadership, physician, nurse, and ancillary care staff relationships.
  • Maintains a supportive onsite presence as appropriate.
  • Provides conflict resolution.
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills in the moment to achieve the desired end result.
  • Provides in-the-moment education to hospital staff when appropriate.
  • Completes service recovery as needed.
Donation Discussion and Family Support
  • Able to hold a donation discussion and share all elements of donation with a grieving family.
  • Able to complete all required documentation and authorization forms.
  • Sensitively and thoroughly completes the Uniform Donor Risk Assessment Interview (UDRAI) if needed.
  • Compassionately provides support and answers questions at bedside.
  • Completes calls during the donation process (daily update call, post OR call).
  • Is able to communicate any family needs or after-care to staff as necessary.
Recovery and Allocation
  • Completes organ allocation in conjunction and collaboration with DNWest’s allocation team according to established organizational organ allocation policies and UNOS policy.
  • Coordinates the organ recovery with the DNWest’s Recovery Services, Donor Recovery Inter-facility Transfer (DRIFT) program or donor hospital’s operating room staff.
  • Works with DNWest’s recovery staff to complete the organ recovery according to policy in the operating room.
  • Maintains proficiency in organ packaging as required by United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) standards.
  • Understands and accurately maintains donor information and charting.
  • Communicates with both DNWest’s tissue department staff and other tissue teams during referral and donor process.
Administrative Responsibilities
  • Maintains complete and accurate timecard and expense records.
  • Maintains donor supplies and equipment necessary to complete job functions.
  • Maintains records and completion of transportation documentation, chart corrections, and activity log in timely manner.
Personal and Professional Competency
  • Seeks guidance and assistance from team members and management staff to improve job function.
  • Meets with leadership every 6 - 8 weeks to discuss performance, identify opportunities, and set goals.
  • Maintains accurate, timely completion of training requirements as assigned.
  • Completes yearly core competencies as assigned by management.
  • Majority of CEU’s must be applicable to critical care, critical thinking, or donation and transplantation
  • Attends department/team meetings, trainings, and all-staff events as established by management.
  • Participates in chart reviews, case reviews, and after action reviews as appropriate.
  • Utilizes resource materials and on the job training to gain further competency.
Other
  • Follows clinical expectations as outlined in the job expectation document.
  • Travel to all areas of DNWest’s service area is required.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Compassionate, conscientious, and ethical.
  • Basic knowledge from prior classroom and/or on the job training.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills which will allow her/him to deal effectively with individuals or group of individuals, particularly medical professionals, and donor families.
  • Maintain strong organizational skills that will allow him/her to assess changing environments establish appropriate priorities, handle highly stressful situations in a calm, mature manner, using sufficient judgment and discretion at all times.
  • Ability to provide accurate assessments of job performance and recommend changes in policies, procedures, strategies, and action plans.
  • Qualified to perform donor evaluations and donor management.
  • Obtain Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) Certification within 2 years of completing successful orientation and maintains certification.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree required, in Nursing or biological sciences or an equivalent degree / diploma/certificate in an allied health field or OPO (organ procurement organization) experience.
  • Has 2 years’ experience in critical care setting or a minimum of 1 year experience other OPO clinical role.
  • Obtains and maintains Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification.
  • Obtain/maintain other professional certification (e.g. RN, EMT-P, RRT)
  • Must have ability to travel within the DNWest’s service area by car. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance based on applicable state minimum insurance coverage standards.
Donor Network West takes a market-based approach to pay. All candidates' starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications and interview performance.

Our job listings’ compensation ranges include location-based differentials but may not be reflective of a candidate’s final base salary. Location differentials are determined by an employee’s home address, associated market data provided by government reporting and processed by Payroll.

If selected, Donor Network West’s Recruiting & Compensation Team will provide further detail!

Salary data provided by third party sites do not accurately reflect our pay structure.