Donor Relations Specialist

Overview

The Donor Relations Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the mission of the Kiona Foundation. This volunteer position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in pediatric cancer research, family support, and community engagement. Volunteers in this role will work closely with a passionate and committed team to advance the Foundation’s strategic priorities.

Expected commitment is 5 hrs/week, with flexibility based on availability and project needs. This is a remote volunteer position unless otherwise specified.

• Develop and implement stewardship strategies for one-time and recurring donors, including personalized thank-you notes, donor impact stories, and recognition campaigns.

• Assist with the management of the CRM database (e.g., Salesforce or Airtable) to track engagement, giving history, and preferences.

• Coordinate donor appreciation efforts such as gift packages, quarterly updates, and milestone acknowledgments.

• Analyze donor trends and help create retention strategies for high-potential supporters and lapsed donors.

Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, mission-aligned, and capable of working independently in a collaborative, virtual environment.

* Gain hands-on experience in a mission-driven nonprofit organization.

* Contribute to initiatives that directly impact children and families affected by cancer.

* Build professional connections and receive mentorship from experts in research, fundraising, and nonprofit leadership.

* Letters of recommendation and service hour documentation available upon request.

Submit your interest via VolunteerMatch or by emailing a brief statement of interest and resume to [email protected]. Please include the role title in the subject line.