Donor Relations Associate

The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is currently hiring for a full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefited, Donor Relations Associate at our Miramar location.

About the San Diego Food Bank
Established in 1977, the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank is a critical component to the welfare of San Diego County, providing nutritious food to people in need, advocating for the hungry and educating the public about hunger-related issues. For more information about the organization, please visit

Our Mission:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank Chapter provide nutritious food to people in need, advocate for the hungry, and educate the public about hunger-related issues.

Did you know?

• The San Diego Food Bank feeds approximately 400,000 people every month in partnership with 450 nonprofit community partners.
• We are the fourth largest independent food bank in the country.
• We distributed 52 million pounds of food in fiscal year 2024-2025; almost 45% of that food being fresh produce.
• We have a 99% rating on Charity Navigator.

We are committed to innovation and sustainability to reduce our impact on the environment. We have 1,400 solar panels, we are LEED v4 Gold Certified, we have a 3,600 sq. ft composting and recycling center that houses our recycling and composting machine and received the 2020 Business Waste Reduction & Recycling award.

Position Purpose
The Donor Relations Associate plays a critical role in advancing our individual giving and major gifts strategy by ensuring donors experience meaningful, personalized, and timely stewardship. This role gathers and synthesizes programmatic information to help develop customized donor proposals and impact reports for principal and major gift prospects, assembling and preparing polished materials for meetings, visits, and tours. The Associate also supports personalized outreach efforts including impact reports, letters, and newsletters, coordinates stewardship and recognition activities with external vendors, and assists with donor events. Through strong organization, attention to detail, and collaboration, this position helps ensure a seamless and meaningful donor experience at every stage of engagement.

Primary Responsibilities
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. All duties are expected to be performed in accordance with existing company policy and procedure. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Draft, format, assemble, print, and prepare high-quality proposal and briefing materials for donor meetings, visits, and tours.
• Develop tailored impact reports and stewardship materials that clearly communicate donor outcomes and organizational impact.
• Assist with personalized outreach efforts, including preparing and distributing letters, acknowledgment packages, newsletters, and special mailings.
• Coordinate logistics and materials for donor tours and site visits, ensuring a polished and seamless experience.
• Support the execution of donor recognition and stewardship initiatives by coordinating with external vendors and internal teams.
• Assist with planning and execution of donor cultivation and stewardship events, including preparation of collateral, guest materials, and follow-up communications.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files of proposals, reports, and stewardship materials to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor timelines and internal workflows to ensure stewardship deliverables and donor communications are completed in a timely manner.
• Accurately record and maintain donor interactions, proposals, stewardship activities, and outreach communications in Raiser's Edge to ensure complete and up-to-date donor records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys supporting relationship-driven fundraising work behind the scenes. They are a strong project coordinator and communicator who can gather information from multiple sources, translate it into clear and polished materials, and manage multiple deadlines with accuracy and professionalism. This individual takes pride in producing high-quality work, demonstrates discretion when handling donor information, and thrives in a collaborative environment supporting gift officers and cross-functional teams. A proactive mindset, strong writing and formatting skills, and a genuine appreciation for donor stewardship and mission-driven work are essential for success in this role.
Education, Training and Experience
A typical way of obtaining the necessary education, training, and experience for this position includes:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, or administrative support preferred.
• Exposure to project management is a plus.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create polished donor-facing materials and correspondence.
• Proficiency with databases (preferably Raiser's Edge) and office technology, with the ability to accurately record and track donor activity and generate reports.

Licenses, Certificates, Special Requirements

• Valid CA Class “A” Driver’s License.

Compensation
This is a full-time, non-exempt, hourly, benefited position.

• A market-level competitive salary is between $29.00 - $32.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.
• The compensation package includes a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) plan with 200% employer matching; excellent health care coverage with free employee medical, dental and vision plans; company paid term life insurance; and a generous accrual of paid vacation and sick leave.

Work Schedule

• Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm or 8:30am – 5:00pm.
• This position occasionally requires OT, weekend shifts, or long hours.
• This position requires some travel to other sites.

How to Apply

• Interested and qualified candidates should apply below.
• Submissions missing a resume will not be considered for the position.
• Background check and drug test are required for the position before employment starts.