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Main areas of focus, Fundraising, Donor Relations & Experience, Mentorship, Team Support Location, Greater area, including one day a week on-site in Franklin, TN Eligibility,. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Explicit requirements include bachelor's degree.
Last checked: 7 hours ago
Closing date: TBD
Country: Global
Duty station: Nashville, Tennessee
Contract type: Full-time
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Not explicit in source
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Main areas of focus: Fundraising, Donor Relations & Experience, Mentorship, Team Support
Location: Greater Nashville area, including one day a week on-site in Franklin, TN
Eligibility:. At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without the need of company sponsorship now or in the future.
JOB HIGHLIGHT
You’ll cultivate, solicit, and steward relationships with prospects and existing donors for both Water Projects and Operations, and contribute to the efforts of the Key Relationships (KR) team by directly contributing to the revenue line and overseeing projects that benefit the greater team.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Key Relationships Officer, you’ll be responsible for cultivating, pitching, and stewarding both existing and prospective donors. You’ll spend most of your time building meaningful relationships by visiting supporters both virtually and in person, communicating organizational priorities and donor impact, and growing their giving over time. With charity: water’s Experience Lab in your footprint, you’ll be the primary on-site point-of-contact for visitors to our Lab capable of donating $10K or more to our Water Programs or Operations. You’ll report to the Associate Director of Key Relationships and work closely with other members of the Key Relationships team, The Experience Lab team, and the wider organization to directly contribute to revenue targets and the organization’s bottom line. You’ll participate in cross-departmental projects as KR team representative, maintaining an open line of communication among key stakeholders.
YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR…
YOU MUST HAVE…
IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE…
YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...
You're uniquely people-oriented
You're more than capable of cultivating productive relationships. Working with Fortune 500 CEOs, philanthropists, influencers, and people from a wide range of backgrounds doesn't intimidate you but excites you. You thrive on building and developing these relationships with emotional intelligence, maturity, and professionalism.
You have a strong track record
You have a history of participating in successful fundraising initiatives with measurable results that have impacted the bottom line.
You're driven, organized, and detail-oriented
You're a self-starter capable of working independently. You prioritize well and are able to manage important projects, schedules, and communications in an orderly fashion.
You understand the value of our supporters
You make everyone feel special. You’re able to get anyone excited about what we do through articulate storytelling and you're passionate about giving every person who interacts with charity: water an unforgettable experience.
You take an innovative approach
You’re familiar with the tried and true ways of fundraising but stay on top of the new trends and are open to new ways of doing things.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
The Key Relationships team cultivates lasting and meaningful relationships with our most generous supporters. They work directly with our community to engage and steward donors who either sponsor an entire water project or join the community of givers who cover our operational costs. This caring, charismatic team is often the face of our organization.
HIRING TIMELINE
This role was posted on June 9, 2026 and will remain open for approximately 90 days.
SALARY RANGE
This is an exempt role with a range of $75,926.70 - $83,030 a year.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Unlimited PTO
Summer Fridays
6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
Annual bonus potential through The Pool
401k plan + employer match
Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
FSA + dependent day care FSA
Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
Stipends for Professional Development and a You-do-You Perk
TSA Pre-check reimbursement
2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
At charity: water, we believe that water changes everything. We work with local implementing partners to fund sustainable solutions that provide clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. Since 2006, with a diverse team of world-changers and an unstoppable community of supporters, we’ve brought clean water to more than 20 million people worldwide. With the makings of a mid-size tech startup, we’re reinventing charity through endless innovation, contagious passion, beautifully crafted stories, and a powerful brand that inspires a new kind of generosity.
At charity: water, we value every background, identity, and experience. We believe that a diverse team, informed by different cultures and perspectives, makes us stronger. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. We commit to providing genuine opportunities for all people to thrive. And we will continue to embed diversity, inclusion, belonging, and equality in everything we do.
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