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Donor Relations Coordinator

HMH FOUNDATION Edison, New Jersey
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  • Requisition # 2026-181133
  • ShiftDay
  • StatusFull Time with Benefits

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Donor Relations Coordinator manages key donor communication projects and assists with donor relations activities within Hackensack Meridian Health Foundation's network Donor Relations department, which provides stewardship support to all hospital foundations and entities tasked with fundraising for Hackensack Meridian Health. Reporting to the Director of Donor Relations, and also working in close collaboration with the Executive Director of Donor Relations, this position provides essential support to the Donor Relations department, helping to build and maintain a comprehensive stewardship program that improves donor retention and fosters trust and loyalty among our donors.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Donor Relations Coordinator at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

  • Manages donor relations project mailings, including first time/new donor communications, birthday cards, hand-written thank you notes, tribute gift lists, impact reports, special communications, and other mailings.
  • Manages donor thank you call process for annual level donors, including developing a script, organizing daily call reports, researching contact information, placing calls, entering actions and updating development teams when appropriate.
  • Assists in the development and operation of various tracking procedures for acknowledgements, actions, recognition, reporting and other needs.
  • Assists in donor recognition projects, including managing the Giftmap recognition inventory program, updating annual donor walls, reviewing donor listings, preparing individual plaque proofs and working with recognition vendors and site teams to help coordinate installations.
  • Assists with special donor touches, such as photobooks, gift baskets, custom gifts, etc.
  • Assists with proofing and review of donor relations communication and content, including design and layout for in-house communications.
  • Administrative responsibilities include, but are not limited to, answering the phone, scheduling meetings, maintaining spreadsheets and running reports.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
  • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience.
  • Minimum of three years of related experience.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher, PowerPoint, as well as being able to gain proficiency with new software and programs, including Google Suite.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and perform multiple duties with minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

  • Experience in a fundraising and/or nonprofit environment.
  • Experience in a healthcare setting at a large multi-hospital system.
  • Experience working with Raisers' Edge and RE NXT.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!  

Compensation
Starting at $23.97 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

  • Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
  • Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
  • Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
  • Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
  • Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
  • Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
  • Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.

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WE KEEP GETTING BETTER

At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives – and we help one another succeed. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how our team members support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we’re ready to transform health care and advance our mission to serve as a leader of positive change.

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