Position: Philanthropic Engagement Associate

Department: Philanthropic Engagement – Donor Engagement

Reports To: Natalia Siegel

Overview

The Philanthropic Engagement Associate is a full-time exempt position and a member of the Philanthropic Engagement Team at Triangle Community Foundation. The position reports to the Director of Donor Engagement. This position is instrumental in ensuring that Triangle Community Foundation provides exemplary customer service to internal and external stakeholders, provides front-line stewardship to donor advised fundholders, and administers the weekly grants distribution process. Please submit a cover letter connecting professional experience to the essential responsibilities of the position and resumé no later than March 27th, 2026.

Essential Responsibilities

Donor Engagement

Provides high level, executive responsive service reflective of Foundation service standards that addresses customer need in a prompt, friendly, and efficient manner; approach customer issues with a positive attitude and with the intention of anticipating service needs of Foundation constituents and providing solutions that mitigate customer issues.
Serves as initial point of contact for external inquiries from individuals, families, nonprofit agencies, or businesses to the Donor Services’ main telephone line and email.
Co-manages a portfolio of Donor Advised Funds, Agency Funds, and Designated Funds, providing administrative and logistical support to fundholders.
Conducts donor stewardship outreach via email and phone that supports Triangle Community Foundation donor engagement strategy.
Assist in managing logistics of Donor Engagement functions, such as event coordination, invitations, and materials, as needed.
Manages and audits database for strong data integrity.
Provides tech support for donor portal access and inquiries

Philanthropic Engagement

Performs administration in CSuite database (CRM), including overseeing, tracking, and updating donor profiles.
Assists Philanthropic Engagement team with internal documentation and data entry.
Provides administrative and logistical support for intra and inter-departmental projects as needed.
Provides fundraising campaign support and outreach.
Performs donation analyses, stewards processes, and communicates with donors.
Provides project support for intra and inter-departmental projects as needed.
Develops, documents, and implements process steps for new fund creation activities.
Provides support to fellow Philanthropic Engagement Associate during the weekly grants process, including due diligence.
On a monthly basis, monitors grants for trends and staff-influenced grants.

Qualifications & Attributes

Commitment to the Foundation's goals, values, and mission.
Two- or four-year degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of experience working with nonprofit organizations or in the philanthropic sector.
Minimum of three years of continuous experience in customer or client services.
Certification of Customer or Client Services preferred.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Share Point).
Strong proficiency in a customer relationship management (CRM) system.
Strong organizational skills to balance multiple projects and deadlines, including the flexibility to adjust activities and priorities and take on new responsibilities.
Willingness to work a hybrid schedule as determined by the needs of the organization and external stakeholders; in-person schedule may be asynchronous.
Excellent judgment and ability to think independently.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with Foundation stakeholders.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to adjust activities and priorities and take on new responsibilities.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and to lead with solutions: true service focus.
A proven track record of reliability and dedication

Compensation And Benefits

The salary range for this position is $60,500 - $66,500.
Benefits include health insurance (medical, HSA, HRA), dental insurance, retirement plan and contributions, wellness benefit & Employee Assistance Program, professional development opportunities, and generous PTO to support an optimal work/life balance.

How To Apply

To apply, please email cover letter and resumé to jobs@trianglecf.org with “PEA Position” in the subject line. Priority will be given to resumés received by Friday, March 27th. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for this position.

Triangle Community Foundation serves Chatham, Durham, Orange, and Wake counties, and is the largest nonprofit funder in our region. By working with dedicated donors and strong nonprofits, we can guide gifts in a strategic way to fill in gaps, reduce inequities, and solve the region’s most pressing challenges. Since 1983, we have envisioned a Triangle that works together so everyone can thrive, and in the last fiscal year, with the help of our generous family of donors, we granted over $30.1 million back into the community to make a difference.

For more details about Triangle Community Foundation, visit www.trianglecf.org.

At Triangle Community Foundation, we believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, innovative, and successful. While we have more work to do to advance inclusion and belonging, we are investing to move our organization and community forward. The Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and if you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Larisa Putnam at Larisa@trianglecf.org

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background check.

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