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Fundraising Specialist

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Robert Half

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United States , Pittsburgh

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Salary:

18.00 - 21.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Support successful fundraising events for a nonprofit organization focused on community awareness and program support. Collaborate with staff, board members, and volunteers to help plan, coordinate, and implement fundraising events.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provide administrative support for fundraising event planning and donor solicitation
  • Manage event logistics including vendor relationships, event material production, and communications
  • Support event committees and leadership, including scheduling and meeting preparation
  • Maintain records, track donor contracts and payments, and update fundraising database
  • Coordinate event setup, execution, and teardown—including preparation and managing supplies
  • Draft and send correspondence such as acknowledgment letters, thank-you notes, and donor outreach materials
  • Identify and steward event sponsors and donors, focusing on major gifts ($2,500+)
  • Recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for events
  • Perform other duties as needed to support fundraising and event success

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
  • 3-5 years of special events experience
  • nonprofit preferred
  • Knowledge of the Pittsburgh community and business/corporate networks a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and timelines
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • experience with fundraising databases (Raiser’s Edge) preferred
  • Willing and able to travel for events
  • reliable transportation required
  • Available to work occasional nights, weekends, and possible overnights
  • Interest in programs supporting individuals with vision loss is a plus

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of the Pittsburgh community and business/corporate networks
  • Interest in programs supporting individuals with vision loss
  • Raiser’s Edge experience
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 04, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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