Communications and Donor Relations Coordinator

Reports to: Board President – Position Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Tsering’s Fund is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting and empowering vulnerable children in rural Nepal by eliminating child sex trafficking and reducing early marriage for girls. The organization achieves this mission by expanding access to education, improving school infrastructure and enhancing student and community well-being in targeted regions of a country that continues to deprioritize the needs of its young girls. Since our founding in 2007, we’ve built trusting partnerships in Nepal and together with rural schools, orphanages and health care facilities, we’ve already improved the lives of more than 500 children. Tsering’s Fund’s board of directors is proud of that legacy of service, but we believe our work is far from done.

With a deep understanding of the social and economic challenges that Nepali children—especially girls—face, Tsering’s Fund seeks to grow its ability to provide direct and sustainable solutions that break cycles of poverty and exploitation. Toward that end, we’re actively recruiting a new, self-motivated team member to help us strengthen our communications, donor stewardship and other administrative functions.

Reporting to the board president and working closely with other board members, our part-time Communications and Donor Relations Coordinator will be responsible for fostering strong relationships with existing and potential donors, consistently communicating with supporters to bolster their understanding of Tsering’s Fund’s priorities and impact. The individual in this role will play an active role in day to day administrative functions and ongoing reporting, maintaining and managing confidential donation information. They will support the work of the board of directors and design and implement creative stewardship and communication efforts. To apply, please send resume and cover letter that addresses qualifications to meet position requirements to jason@stillwaterstrategypartners.com.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
Donor-Communication & Stewardship:

  • In close collaboration with the President and board members, design and execute a creative, consistent, impactful multi-channel communication plan that engages, informs and inspires Tsering’s Fund donors and prospective donors.

  • Develop and manage the processes through which Tsering’s Fund receives recurring donations and acknowledges, expresses gratitude and demonstrates positive impact to those who have made charitable gifts and pledges to the organization and its priorities.

Philanthropy & Financial Information Management & Research:

  • Receive, record and ensure effective and efficient acknowledgement of all gifts, pledges and pledge payments made to Tsering’s Fund.

  • Monitor recurring gift commitments and payments, facilitating ongoing support from those whose payment methods may have changed or been compromised.

  • Research and identify donors whose annual gift or renewal dates are approaching, support Tsering’s Fund leaders in their outreach to ensure continued support.

  • Support financial transactions and related record keeping and reporting on the organization’s fiscal performance.

  • Understand, optimize and effectively utilize Salsa, the organization’s CRM, managing its capabilities to foster donor relationships, development accountabilities and expand philanthropic support for the organization.

  • Research, prioritize and actively lead the process of submitting compelling applications for funding to potential corporate and foundation funders.

Other duties and Accountabilities:

  • Act independently and in the President’s stead, coordinating as needed and exercising independent judgment to identify and solve problems.

  • Support the board of directors by helping to prepare and distribute board agendas, taking meeting minutes and serving as an additional staff resource to board members.

  • Ensure compliance with Tsering’s Fund policies and procedures and external requirements (donor/legal/IRS).

  • Persuasively convey the mission of our organization to diverse groups with a deep understanding of our history, culture, values, programs, financials, and future plans.

Job Standards and Experience:

  • Commitment:

    The Communications and Donor Relations Coordinator is committed to discretion, confidentiality, forward progress and creating an inclusive work environment with other colleagues

  • Required Experience:

    Ability to design and implement creative constituent communications, stewardship and engagement plans and activities

    2 or more years in a non-profit fundraising and/or corporate external affairs role

    Experience with finance systems and Salsa and/or other CRM or donor management software

    Ability to communicate clearly and authentically with stakeholders

    Excellent oral and written communication

  • Preferred Experience:

    Nonprofit management, CFRE or comparable professional certification

    Passion for education and international development and the role they play in building brighter futures

Employee Information and Benefits

  • The is a part-time role (est. 20 hrs/wk) with initial compensation of $25/hr. + depending on candidate qualifications and experience. Occasional evening and weekend professional obligations should be anticipated.

  • This is primarily a remote-work position, and additional benefits afforded to the team member in this role include a flexible work schedule.

As an equal-opportunity employer, Tsering’s Fund is committed to being inclusive in our hiring practices. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or age.