Senior Coordinator, Development

American Cancer Society

. Provide comprehensive fundraising and operational support to multi-million-dollar individual, corporate, and event portfolios and associated teams .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesSenior💰 $24 - $27 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fundraising operations, event support, and relationship management, with a strong focus on organizational skills and compliance. Proficient in utilizing tools like Salesforce/CRM and Microsoft Office to drive operational excellence and support revenue growth.

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Fundraising OperationsEvent SupportRelationship ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Fundraising SupportEvent PlanningData ManagementComplianceProblem Solving

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationAdaptabilityCustomer ServiceTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce/CRMMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft TeamsReporting ToolsProcurement Tools

Industry Keywords

FundraisingOperational SupportVolunteer ManagementStakeholder EngagementRevenue Growth

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide comprehensive fundraising and operational support to multi-million-dollar individual, corporate, and event portfolios and associated teams
Deliver embedded or dispatched support based on business needs and resource alignment
Provide temporary remote coverage and/or assigned portfolio support during staff vacancies and peak workload periods
Support fundraising and event execution, including planning, timelines, logistics, and high-impact opportunities
Manage relationships with participants, volunteers, partners, sponsors, and vendors
Manage operational systems, workflows, tasks, reminders, deadlines, and deliverables
Identify issues, recommend solutions, and drive follow-through to support revenue growth and operational excellence
Process donations and payments, track expenses, support reclasses, and ensure compliance with internal policies and controls
Maintain constituent data and generate reports and insights supporting revenue performance, prospecting, engagement, and decision-making
Serve as a subject matter expert in assigned tools, platforms, and fundraising programs
Troubleshoot, provide guidance, develop or correct materials, and contribute to training, workgroups, or projects
Support committees and boards, volunteer recruitment and communications, scheduling, recognition, and stewardship
Support executive volunteer engagement and other leadership-facing needs as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree preferred or a combination of education and relevant work experience
Typically 3+ years of event support, fundraising operations, or comparable business/administrative support experience
5+ years and/or demonstrated advanced/lead experience may be preferred for lead-level scope and mentoring responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders
Ability to partner and collaborate across teams
Ability to identify needs/issues, define problems, assess options, and implement practical solutions
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Ability to adapt quickly to changing portfolios, teams, priorities, and systems
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures with attention to accuracy and compliance
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams
Ability to learn and utilize internal platforms and data systems, including Salesforce/CRM, reporting tools, procurement/contract tools, and auction/event tools
Limited travel to area meetings and events, including some evening and weekend work

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous paid time off policy
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Professional development programs to enhance staff skills