Donor Relations Specialist

Skip To Job DescriptionView All JobsView Our WebsiteCONNECT YOUR PASSION WITH YOUR PROFESSION! CURE offers unique opportunities for you to use your passion, skills, and talents for a greater purpose. Whether serving at one of our international hospitals, or in the U.S. at the Corporate Office, our employees delight in using their professional skills to heal children, both physically and spiritually. We invite you to explore opportunities to join our team!Who does CURE need?Our hospitals and programs cannot function without a team of dedicated, talented professionals.CURE's Core Values Guide Our Approach To Providing Medical And Spiritual Care For Children, Serving Their Families, And Partnering With Local Organiations. Demonstrating God's Love In Word And Deed Is At The Hear Of All We Do. We Hire Professionals Who Support And Embody The Following ValuesChrist-like Compassion - We respond to meet the needs of children and families with kindess, mercy, and healing. Faithfulness in Prayer - We pray to God who alone is the source of changed lives and transformed communities. Joy in Service - We love serving children and helping them live life to its fullest. Integrity Always - We do the right thing and keep our promises. Intentional Relationships - We humbly collaborate with our patients, partners, and colleagues for multiplied impact. Commitment to Excellence - We strive to deliver the highest standard of care and professionalism in our work. Donor Relations SpecialistGrand Rapids, MIFull TimeDonor RelationsMid LevelSharePosition OverviewWe’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 the art of 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.Why CURE?At CURE International, your work has a direct, life-changing impact. Every donor interaction, event, hospital visit, and communication you help coordinate contributes to providing surgical care and hope to children in low-resource countries.When You Join CURE, You’ll ExperienceA 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, all striving for precision, care, and meaningful impact.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 that every touchpoint drives long-term relationships and organizational success.Personal and professional fulfillment. If you thrive on attention to detail, building systems that scale, and serving others with excellence, CURE offers a place to make a tangible difference while growing your career in advancement.Key ResponsibilitiesDonor 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 QualificationsBachelor’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 working in 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.Employs a 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.ShareApply for this positionRequired*First Name*Last Name*Email Address*Phone*AddressResume*We've received your resume. Click here to update it.Attach resume or Paste resumeAttach resume as .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, .txt, or .rtf (limit 5MB) or Paste resumePaste your resume here or Attach resume fileCover Letter*This position requires the applicant to agree with the declarations of CURE’s Statement of Faith.Please copy/paste the following link into your web browser to review Statement of Faith: https://drive.google.com/file/d/108qd9lIb3JfHzDfPY3La4fFZ0QlUUAoz/viewI hereby confirm that I agree with the declarations of the Statement of Faith.*** -- No answer --YesNoBriefly describe your experience coordinating donor-facing activities (events, travel, or proposals).*Which CRM systems have you used, and how have you ensured data accuracy and proper donor tracking?*Human Check*Submit ApplicationThis website uses cookies and other analytics technologies.By selecting "Allow", you consent to the recording, use and sharing of your website activity by this website and its service providers.Powered by