April 15th, 2026
Desert Botanical Garden
About the Organization
The Garden’s vision is to be the premier center in the world for the exhibition, research, and conservation of desert plants.
The Garden strives to be an indispensable resource for learning about cactus, agave, and other desert plants of the Sonoran Desert and the world. Every element of the Garden reflects excellence, beauty, and inspiration to transform the guest experience into one of discovery.
The Garden is here to help everyone enjoy the beauty of the desert and to help them care about protecting and sustaining the natural world for the benefit of future generations.
Job Description
Position Details
Salary Range: $24.80 – $34.70/hr, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Senior Director, Institutional Giving
Position Overview
What if your next role allowed you to build meaningful relationships while making a real impact?
Can you see yourself bringing donor experiences to life through thoughtful engagement and stewardship, coordinating events, and sharing the story of impact with supporters? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment where attention to detail and connection matter?
Are you ready to help turn generosity into meaningful outcomes while supporting a mission that truly makes a difference? If so, we’re looking for you to join the Development team at Desert Botanical Garden.
Position Purpose
Member of the Development team that helps drive the Garden fundraising programs through donor engagement, stewardship, and fulfillment.
This position will ensure donors are receiving appropriate philanthropic benefits from their support, articulate impact to donors, and utilize the Garden’s Customer Relationship Management software to build and maintain donor relationships.
Position Information
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: M–F
Pay: $24.80 – $34.70/hr, Non-Exempt
Essential Duties
Ensure fulfillment of corporate sponsorship and in-kind benefits, including discounts, tickets, recognition, and engagement benefits
Set up and manage internal Corporate Days, including internal and external communications to meet donor expectations
Field and manage corporate inquiries for volunteer experiences
Generate impact reports for donors detailing outcomes for events, exhibits, and programs, including audience demographics and marketing reach
Respond to donor inquiries in a timely and professional manner, aligning with stewardship standards
Coordinate logistics for Dinner on the Desert donor fulfillment, including board committee coordination and donor engagement
Assist with grant proposal preparation as needed
Requirements
Competencies
Bachelor’s degree preferred and minimum of three years related work experience in fundraising, donor or customer relations, or nonprofit administration, or comparable combination of education and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and strong editing and proofreading skills
Ability to successfully coordinate meetings
Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment
Technical & Professional Skills
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM systems (Salesforce)
Talent for building relationships
Passion for nonprofit work and commitment to the Garden’s mission
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professional integrity
Availability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends
Comfortable working in an open office environment
Database management experience, data analysis and segmentation skills preferred
Experience working with executives and/or high-net-worth individuals preferred