COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Full-time, remote (U.S.); salary range $45,000–$60,000. Preference given to candidates residing in New York, New Jersey, Florida, or North Carolina.

About the role

Cookies for Kids’ Cancer is seeking an enthusiastic, relationship-driven Community Engagement Coordinator to support and grow the organization’s nationwide grassroots fundraising and community engagement efforts. This role serves as a key point of contact for individuals, families, businesses, and community groups who want to make a difference through fundraising. From helping a first-time bake sale host organize an event to supporting returning fundraisers and identifying new community partnerships, the Community Engagement Coordinator will help create meaningful experiences that inspire continued involvement. Working closely with the Donor Relations Manager and the broader development team, this position will support grassroots fundraising campaigns, strengthen relationships with community supporters, and help expand the organization’s reach. The ideal candidate is outgoing, highly organized, creative, and passionate about connecting people with opportunities to make an impact.

Responsibilities

Grassroots Fundraising & Host Support

• Serve as a primary day-to-day point of contact for grassroots fundraisers, bake sale hosts, and community event organizers nationwide.
• Guide new and returning hosts through the fundraising process, from initial inquiry and registration through event completion.
• Assist hosts with setting up fundraising pages, accessing resources, and planning successful events.
• Provide personalized guidance, encouragement, and troubleshooting throughout the fundraising experience.
• Support grassroots fundraising initiatives, including Bake a Difference, community bake sales, and other peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns.
• Maintain a calendar of grassroots fundraising activities and community events throughout the year.
• Track host activity, fundraising progress, and event results in Salesforce and other fundraising platforms.
• Assist with coordinating grassroots fundraising materials, including event kits, promotional items, t-shirts, and other supplies.

Community Outreach & Relationship Building

• Identify and engage new community groups, youth organizations, businesses, and other potential grassroots fundraising partners.
• Develop relationships with community supporters to encourage participation in fundraising initiatives.
• Support outreach efforts to expand grassroots fundraising into new communities and strengthen participation in existing markets.
• Assist with recruiting new bake sale hosts and grassroots fundraisers through targeted outreach and relationship building.
• Build relationships with returning hosts to encourage repeat participation and increased fundraising.
• Help identify opportunities for local businesses and community organizations to support fundraising campaigns through sponsorships, in-kind donations, or participation.
• Represent Cookies for Kids’ Cancer in virtual meetings and community engagement opportunities as needed.

Grassroots Stewardship & Recognition

• Develop meaningful relationships with grassroots hosts and community supporters to foster long-term engagement.
• Coordinate personalized thank-you communications, recognition efforts, and impact updates for grassroots fundraisers.
• Identify and recognize top-performing hosts, community partners, and returning supporters.
• Assist with developing strategies to re-engage past grassroots hosts and encourage annual participation.
• Track stewardship activities and maintain accurate supporter records to ensure consistent follow-up.
• Share fundraising milestones, success stories, and community achievements with the broader team.

Campaign Coordination & Fundraising Growth

• Support the planning and execution of nationwide grassroots fundraising campaigns and seasonal initiatives.
• Assist with developing outreach strategies to recruit new participants and increase community involvement.
• Monitor fundraising pages and campaign activity, providing support and encouragement to participants.
• Identify opportunities to grow fundraising revenue through new hosts, returning fundraisers, and community partnerships.
• Help develop resources, guides, and communications that make fundraising accessible and enjoyable for supporters.
• Collaborate with the Donor Relations Manager to track grassroots fundraising goals and identify areas for growth.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Maintain accurate grassroots host, event, and community partner records in Salesforce.
• Compile regular reports on grassroots participation, fundraising revenue, host retention, and campaign performance.
• Track outreach activities and follow-up efforts to help measure community engagement.
• Collaborate with marketing and communications to share host stories, promote fundraising opportunities, and highlight community impact.
• Work cross-functionally with the development team to ensure a positive and consistent supporter experience.
• Provide support for special events, fundraising initiatives, and other organizational priorities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, volunteer management, event coordination, or a related field (internship experience welcome).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine enthusiasm for building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a warm, approachable, and encouraging style.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple relationships, events, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Comfortable communicating with volunteers, families, businesses, and community organizations.
• Experience with event planning, peer-to-peer fundraising, or volunteer coordination (preferred).
• Familiarity with Salesforce, Classy, or comparable CRM and fundraising platforms (preferred).
• Creative problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a remote team.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, small-team environment where responsibilities may evolve.
• Passion for the mission of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer and pediatric cancer research.

Pay

Salary range: $45,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and a full-time remote work environment.