Philanthropy Operations Coordinator

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. With strategic hospital and physician partnerships, the organization delivers on its mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer. The culture of innovation attracts top cancer minds—from expert physicians and specialized scientists to forward‑thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly‑motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Scope

As an integral contributor to the success and growth of Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Foundation, this role provides essential support to the Philanthropy Operations Team. Working under the Director of Philanthropy Operations and alongside the Associate Directors of Philanthropy Operations, the coordinator supports operational processes—including donor gift processing, acknowledgments, and pledge reporting—and assists with data management and training activities for the donor database and operations systems.

Essential Functions

• Conduct all gift processing functions and procedures, including timely entry of donations, review of gift documentation, and issuance of gift receipts and acknowledgments according to IRS standards.
• Support the Database and Prospect Management Administrator and maintain data health by updating donor/prospect information and inputting new donors/prospects into the donor database.
• Support research efforts for department and prospect management.
• Provide administrative support for the Philanthropy Operations team, including team and office communications, meeting coordination, and staff training logistics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of administrative, development operations, event coordination, or nonprofit support experience.
• CRM or database experience preferred.