CORPORATE GIVING SPECIALIST

Corporate Giving Specialist

Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Director of Development

Date:  February 2026

 

Each day at Volunteers of America, we strive to exemplify our foundational pillar of Servant Leadership and Cultural Values of Communication, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, and Excellence.

 

At VOA we are committed to providing opportunities that help staff grow and enhance their skill sets.  As part of this commitment, we invest in on-the-job training to prepare employees for their new positions and offer professional development opportunities, coaching, and career pathways to promote our culture of helping staff advance their careers throughout the organization.

 

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Summary/Objective 

The Corporate Giving Specialist leads the coordination and management of fundraising events and corporate partnerships while overseeing the integrity and administration of the Blackbaud donor database. This role is a vital operational and outward-facing position that supports the development team’s goals by ensuring successful event execution, fostering strong corporate relationships, and maintaining accurate donor data.

 

Essential Functions

• Act as the primary administrator for the Blackbaud donor database system, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security.
• Manage data entry, regular updates, list pulls, and data clean-up to maintain database health and support development activities.
• Prepare and deliver reports including mailing lists, event attendance, gift tracking, and other analytics for fundraising and engagement purposes.
• Collaborate closely with finance to reconcile gifts and ensure timely acknowledgments.

• Lead the planning, coordination, and seamless execution of all fundraising and donor engagement events, managing logistics, vendors, venues, and volunteers.
• Cultivate and steward relationships with corporate sponsors and business partners to optimize fundraising success and event impact.
• Serve as the main point of contact for event-related communication both internally and externally.
• Partner with the communications team to promote events and recognize sponsors and supporters effectively.
• Monitor and report on sponsorship fulfillment and post-event outcomes.

• Build and maintain a pipeline of corporate partners for sponsorships, in-kind contributions, and giving initiatives.
• Maintain consistent and meaningful communication with business supporters to encourage long-term partnerships.
• Support development of sponsorship proposals, marketing materials, and post-event impact reports.

 

 

 

Competencies

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy in event planning, sponsor tracking, and donor data management.
• Proficient in data systems, with a sharp focus on database integrity, reporting, and adherence to best practices (Blackbaud or similar CRM experience).
• Skilled communicator who can confidently engage with corporate sponsors, vendors, volunteers, and internal teams in a variety of settings.
• Positive, approachable, and team-oriented, with the ability to lead volunteers and collaborate across departments with energy and flexibility.
• Solutions-focused and resourceful, able to navigate challenges, adjust plans quickly, and remain calm under pressure.
• Consistently professional and reliable, demonstrating sound judgment, tact, and initiative in both internal operations and external engagement.
• Mission-driven, embodying the values of Volunteers of America through ethical conduct, integrity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Adaptable and agile, thriving in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and multiple ongoing projects.
• Continuous demonstration of behaviors aligned with a posture of servant leadership and our cultural values

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the organization.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers, and smartphones. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift, open filing cabinets and bend, stand or stoop as necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and work hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires travel within the organization’s geographic region, working with prospective and current donors, coordinating fundraising events, and supporting fundraising volunteers in various communities.

Required Education, Experience, or Eligibility Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two or more years of experience or five years of experience in fundraising and development or any similar combination of education and experience.
• Solid ability in word processing and spreadsheet software required.
• Must be comfortable in front of people and highly interactive with others.
• Must be able to present in a consistently professional manner.

 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master's degree in a relative field.
• Five or more years of experience related to the duties listed or in a closely related field.
• Previous work in events and fundraising is highly preferred. Relevant experience may include annual campaigns, direct mail, mid-level donor programs, sustainer donor programs, and major gift programs.
• Database management experience.
• Blackbaud's Raisers Edge software experience.
• CFRE, Grant, or other fundraising related certifications.

EEO Statement

Volunteers of America Northern Rockies is committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics.  Volunteers of America Northern Rockies will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the operation of our business.  If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 307-672-0475.