Donor Relations Specialist
CURE Children's Hospital of Kenya, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
I. CURE's Core Values
Christ-like Compassion - We respond to children and families with kindness, mercy, and healing.
Faithfulness in Prayer - We pray to God, the source of transformed lives and communities.
Joy in Service - We love serving children and aiding them to live fully.
Integrity Always - We do the right thing and keep our promises.
Intentional Relationships - We collaboratively engage patients, partners, and colleagues for multiplied impact.
Commitment to Excellence - We strive to deliver the highest standard of care and professionalism.
Position Overview We’re seeking a Donor Relations Specialist who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship‑building. This role is perfect for someone who loves bringing order to complexity, understands thoughtful donor engagement, and finds deep purpose in supporting mission‑driven work.
If you’re highly organized, systems‑minded, and energized by serving major donors with excellence and intentionality, this may be the role for you.
When You Join CURE, You’ll Experience
A mission that matters: Our focus is on healing the sick and proclaiming the Kingdom of God, giving your work eternal significance and daily purpose.
A culture of excellence and collaboration: You’ll partner with dedicated colleagues across Major Gifts, Marketing, Events, Global Outreach, and hospital leadership.
Opportunity to grow and lead behind the scenes: This role isn’t just administrative—it’s strategic. You’ll help shape processes, strengthen donor engagement, and ensure every touchpoint drives long‑term relationships and organizational success.
Personal and professional fulfillment: You’ll build systems that scale while serving others with excellence, making a tangible difference and advancing your career in advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Engagement & Communications – Coordinate invitations, RSVPs, and follow‑up for events, hospital visits, and donor travel; draft personalized, professional communications and prepare templated proposals and updates.
Event & Trip Coordination – Partner with Events, Major Gift Officers, and hospital teams to execute donor‑facing events and hospital visits strategically, ensuring seamless logistics and meaningful engagement.
CRM Management & Data Integrity – Maintain accurate donor records, track engagement activities, and generate reports to support portfolio management and leadership visibility.
Operational Excellence & Process Management – Develop SOPs, checklists, and repeatable processes to bring structure, consistency, and efficiency to recurring Major Donor activities.
Team & Director Support – Provide anticipatory, detail‑oriented support to the Senior Director of Major Donor Relations, strengthening execution quality, accountability, and overall team effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
2–4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, development operations, or advancement support; experience supporting major gifts strongly preferred.
Hands‑on experience with a CRM (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, or similar), with a strong track record of data accuracy and integrity.
Demonstrated experience drafting basic donor‑facing communications and preparing basic proposals or donor updates.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through; able to manage multiple priorities without dropping balls.
Servant‑leadership mindset, prioritizing the success and well‑being of the team to drive collective results.
Strong judgment and discretion when working with high‑net‑worth donors and confidential information.
Ability to bring structure and clarity to recurring processes through documentation and standardization.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across teams, including events, global outreach, and hospital leadership.
Alignment with CURE International’s Christian mission and values.
This position requires the applicant to agree with the declarations of CURE’s Statement of Faith. Please review the Statement of Faith at https://drive.google.com/file/d/108qd9lIb3JfHzDfPY3La4fFZ0QlUUAoz/view. I hereby confirm that I agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith.
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Christ-like Compassion - We respond to children and families with kindness, mercy, and healing.
Faithfulness in Prayer - We pray to God, the source of transformed lives and communities.
Joy in Service - We love serving children and aiding them to live fully.
Integrity Always - We do the right thing and keep our promises.
Intentional Relationships - We collaboratively engage patients, partners, and colleagues for multiplied impact.
Commitment to Excellence - We strive to deliver the highest standard of care and professionalism.
Position Overview We’re seeking a Donor Relations Specialist who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and relationship‑building. This role is perfect for someone who loves bringing order to complexity, understands thoughtful donor engagement, and finds deep purpose in supporting mission‑driven work.
If you’re highly organized, systems‑minded, and energized by serving major donors with excellence and intentionality, this may be the role for you.
When You Join CURE, You’ll Experience
A mission that matters: Our focus is on healing the sick and proclaiming the Kingdom of God, giving your work eternal significance and daily purpose.
A culture of excellence and collaboration: You’ll partner with dedicated colleagues across Major Gifts, Marketing, Events, Global Outreach, and hospital leadership.
Opportunity to grow and lead behind the scenes: This role isn’t just administrative—it’s strategic. You’ll help shape processes, strengthen donor engagement, and ensure every touchpoint drives long‑term relationships and organizational success.
Personal and professional fulfillment: You’ll build systems that scale while serving others with excellence, making a tangible difference and advancing your career in advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Engagement & Communications – Coordinate invitations, RSVPs, and follow‑up for events, hospital visits, and donor travel; draft personalized, professional communications and prepare templated proposals and updates.
Event & Trip Coordination – Partner with Events, Major Gift Officers, and hospital teams to execute donor‑facing events and hospital visits strategically, ensuring seamless logistics and meaningful engagement.
CRM Management & Data Integrity – Maintain accurate donor records, track engagement activities, and generate reports to support portfolio management and leadership visibility.
Operational Excellence & Process Management – Develop SOPs, checklists, and repeatable processes to bring structure, consistency, and efficiency to recurring Major Donor activities.
Team & Director Support – Provide anticipatory, detail‑oriented support to the Senior Director of Major Donor Relations, strengthening execution quality, accountability, and overall team effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
2–4 years of experience in fundraising, donor relations, development operations, or advancement support; experience supporting major gifts strongly preferred.
Hands‑on experience with a CRM (Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge, Virtuous, or similar), with a strong track record of data accuracy and integrity.
Demonstrated experience drafting basic donor‑facing communications and preparing basic proposals or donor updates.
Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through; able to manage multiple priorities without dropping balls.
Servant‑leadership mindset, prioritizing the success and well‑being of the team to drive collective results.
Strong judgment and discretion when working with high‑net‑worth donors and confidential information.
Ability to bring structure and clarity to recurring processes through documentation and standardization.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to coordinate effectively across teams, including events, global outreach, and hospital leadership.
Alignment with CURE International’s Christian mission and values.
This position requires the applicant to agree with the declarations of CURE’s Statement of Faith. Please review the Statement of Faith at https://drive.google.com/file/d/108qd9lIb3JfHzDfPY3La4fFZ0QlUUAoz/view. I hereby confirm that I agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith.
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