About the Sacramento Region Community Foundation
Our Mission: To lead, serve, and inspire enduring philanthropy for a just and vibrant Sacramento region.
Our Vision: A thriving, resilient region where generosity and collaboration create equitable opportunity.
As the capital region's leading provider of philanthropic services, the Foundation helps individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits give back with confidence and purpose. We manage over 800 charitable funds and over $300 million in assets, with some funds endowed to support causes in perpetuity.
Make a lasting impact - now and always.
Since 1983, we've awarded over $300 million in grants - the majority benefiting communities in Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, and Placer counties. Beyond charitable fund management, we lead initiatives and partnerships that advance equity and opportunity, including the region's annual Big Day of Giving and Philanthropy Summit.
Learn more at www.sacregcf.org
About the Opportunity:
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation seeks a skilled, mission-driven professional to serve as Philanthropy Coordinator. Reporting to the Senior Director of Philanthropy, the Philanthropy Coordinator will serve as a member of the Foundation's Philanthropy and Communications (P&C) team. The Philanthropy Coordinator will support efforts to build and strengthen Foundation relationships with fundholders, donors, professional advisors, and other community partners, and will play a leading role in planning and coordinating key Foundation events throughout the year.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as a primary contact for Foundation fundholders by helping them to manage their funds and answer questions related to financial history, fund statements, grantmaking, Donor Portal access, and other special requests.
- Plan, coordinate, and implement the logistics of multiple in-person and virtual events for fundholders, key stakeholders, and community leaders. This position will take the lead for some events and will serve in a supportive role for others. Activities include, but are not limited to, booking venues, managing budget, selecting menus, collecting contracts, managing RSVPs, and submitting and tracking sponsorship solicitations.
- Become proficient in the Foundation's databases by updating and maintaining contact lists and donor records, attending frequent trainings, pulling and scrubbing reports, and other tasks as needed.
- Provide administrative support to the Philanthropy Team with other processes including but not limited to:
- Onboarding new funds by creating database profiles, processing and filing fund agreements, and compiling welcome communications to new fundholders.
- Tracking action items and donor follow up.
- Managing gift acknowledgements
- Attributing incoming gifts to the correct donor and fund by logging donor and fund details, maintaining donor profiles, and depositing checks.
- Managing the creation and upkeep of team member portfolios.
- Maintaining database, including merging records, updating contact information, and creating notes.
- Processing donor correspondence.
- Conducting significant donor and funder research to prepare team for successful donor acquisition.
- Participate in the development and tracking of an annual P&C business plan and budget, with annual goals and measurements.
- Provide front office support on as needed basis, including, but not limited to, greeting visitors, opening and sorting mail, answering phones, and providing backup support for check deposit processing as needed.
- Assist all departments and teams as needed with organization-wide meetings, internal trainings, retreats, and events, including but not limited to Big Day of Giving, Philanthropy Summit, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- College degree preferred, but significant and relevant work experience may substitute.
- Three to four years of experience working in administrative and event coordinator roles, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
- Demonstrated experience interacting directly with clients, donors, or members in a relationship-focused setting, with the ability to represent the organization professionally in written and verbal communication. Comfortable serving as a point of contact for external stakeholders and building rapport with a sophisticated audience.
- Experience maintaining and updating records in a CRM or donor/constituent database (e.g., Raiser's Edge, Salesforce, DonorPerfect, or similar), including data entry, gift or contact tracking, and generating basic reports. Familiarity with donor development concepts and stewardship practices is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Teams).
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
- Access to high-speed internet when working remotely and ability to travel to the Foundation when scheduled in-office.
- Commitment to the Foundation's mission and values.
- Possess a current valid drivers' license and insurance.
- Flexible schedule to support evening events, as necessary.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- This is an in-office position working Monday - Friday, eight (8) hours per day with remote Fridays.
- This role occasionally requires the ability to lift and carry event materials and supplies, as well as standing, walking, and setting up/breaking down event spaces for extended periods. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Compensation and Benefits:
- $26-$29 hourly, depending on experience.
- Medical/dental/vision insurance with employer contribution.
- 401K program with a generous Foundation contribution after one year of service.
- Generous vacation and holiday pay.
- Cell phone/internet stipend.
- Fun mixers, team-building events, retreats and workshops, and professional development opportunities.
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
