Donor Engagement Specialist Full Time NEW

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in community engagement, business development, fundraising or donor relations, public relations, nonprofit outreach, business-to-business sales, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated track record of building external relationships that produce measurable outcomes (donations, partnerships, sponsorships, referrals, etc.).
• Strong verbal communication and public speaking skills.
• Strong written communication for follow-up, proposals, and reporting.
• Highly organized and self-directed — able to manage a calendar, pipeline, and follow-up across many concurrent relationships with limited supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel throughout the service region. Position requires up to 50% local travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with corporate giving, in-kind donations, or community fundraising.
• Existing network within the Sacramento Valley and/or Northern Nevada business, civic, or nonprofit communities.
• Public speaking and presentation experience.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Background in nonprofit work or public service.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with businesses, civic groups, faith communities, neighborhood associations, schools, and corporate partners to drive donations of goods to Goodwill retail stores and donation centers.
• Organize and support community donation drives, corporate clean-out events, estate and downsizing partnerships, and seasonal donation campaigns.
• Identify and cultivate corporate sponsors, in-kind donors, and community partners interested in supporting Goodwill financially or through goods donations.
• Work with retail and donation center teams to coordinate logistics for community-driven donation events.
• Track donation pipeline and partner conversion from first contact through completed donation.
• Build relationships with schools, social service agencies, reentry programs, disability services, and other community organizations whose constituents could benefit from Goodwill’s programs.
• Educate community partners about Goodwill’s services so they know how and when to refer community members to Mission Services.
• Deliver presentations, tours, and information sessions to community groups, chambers of commerce, civic organizations, schools, and nonprofits.
• Surface employer leads, sponsorship opportunities, and partnership prospects encountered through community engagement, and route them to the appropriate internal team (Mission Services for workforce/employer partnerships, Retail for donation logistics, Leadership for major opportunities).
• Represent Goodwill at chamber events, nonprofit gatherings, civic meetings, networking functions, and community forums throughout the service region.
• Serve on or attend community committees, boards, or working groups when aligned with Goodwill’s mission and priorities.
• Maintain visibility in priority markets across Northern California and Northern Nevada; some evening and weekend events required.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM or tracking system of community contacts, partner organizations, donation pipeline, referral partners, leads routed to internal teams, and outreach activity.
• Provide monthly reports to leadership showing pipeline, partnerships secured, donations generated, referrals made, and events attended.
• Manage outreach calendar and consistent follow-up across all active relationships.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Sick Leave