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This senior Foundation leader is responsible for shaping and advancing a best-in-class donor experience across Intermountain Health. Reporting to the system Chief Development Officer and Foundation ...

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Donor Database Manager

Surprise, AZ · Remote

$59K - $77K/yr

Join our exceptional team, fully remote at the Sun Health Foundation in Surprise, AZ ! Your Mission: The Donor Database Manager oversees Sun Health Foundation's donor data ecosystem, ensuring ...

Donor Database Manager

Surprise, AZ · On-site

$59K - $77K/yr

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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for foundation donor 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.

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AspectFoundation DonorGrant Writer
Required CredentialsOften no formal credentials; experience in philanthropy helpfulTypically requires a degree in communications, writing, or related fields
Work EnvironmentDonates funds, may participate in events or outreachResearches and writes grant proposals, often works in offices or remotely
Employer & Industry UsageFoundations, charitable organizations, corporate giving programsNonprofits, educational institutions, government agencies

Foundation Donors primarily allocate funds to support causes, while Grant Writers focus on preparing proposals to secure those funds. Both roles are essential in the nonprofit sector, but they differ in responsibilities and skill sets.

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Infographic showing various Foundation Donor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 11% As Needed, 78% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $34,458 per year, or $16.6 per hour.
Foundation Donor Relations/Data Specialist - Full Time

Foundation Donor Relations/Data Specialist - Full Time

Jennie Stuart Health

Hopkinsville, KY

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Jennie Stuart Health rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Foundation Donor Relations/Data Specialist Job Description

The Foundation Donor Relations/Data Specialist reports directly to the Executive Director and helps drive the organization's mission through strategic coordination, operational oversight, administrative tasks, donor database management, and development communications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when evaluating complex situations and making decisions that directly impact organizational operations
  • Assist Executive Director on creation and preparation of events, appeals, donor collateral, campaigns, and direct mailings
  • Manage the support needs for all Foundation appeals, events, and initiatives
  • Manage internal and external requests for support submitted to the Foundation
  • Manage internal and external requests for support submitted to the Foundation
  • Maintain electronic and paper filing systems
  • Assist the Executive Director in managing calendars, meetings, income and cost tracking, and reports for the Foundation
  • Assist Executive Director with social media for the Foundation
  • Assist in coordination of and preparation for meetings

         Answer phones and retrieve and distribute mail/correspondence

  • Other duties as assigned

Data Management

  • Maintain a clean, efficient, current database of all prospects, donors, and other constituents
  • Process donations and prepare acknowledgement letters and appropriate donor correspondence in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate files on pledges, pledge collections, and expectancies
  • Reconcile donations with the Finance Department monthly
  • Gather data on events and appeals, and provide reports and analysis to Executive Director
  • Work closely with the Executive Director to coordinate donor lists and create an integrated calendar of donor contacts for the fiscal year

Events Operations

         Assist with the planning and execution of the organization's special events including invitation development and tracking

         Assist with event logistics including budgets, production timelines, vendor communications, catering, technical and operational aspects, guest lists, registration sign-in, set up, and clean up

POSITION TYPE:

         Full-time/Regular

         40 hours/week

ADA PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Stationary position: Must be able to remain in stationary position 75% of the time. 
  • Use of hands: Continuous use of computer, telephonic and other electronic equipment. 
  • Communicate: Frequent verbal and written communication. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • This position primarily works in a climate-controlled setting.  The noise level and the work environment are moderately quiet.Â