Key Relationships Officer
Quick answer
charity: water is hiring a hybrid Key Relationships Officer based in the Nashville/Franklin, TN area paying $75,926-$83,030 to cultivate major donor relationships and manage high-capacity fundraising portfolios.
- Role
- Key Relationships Officer
- Organization
- charity: water
- Location
- Greater Nashville area / Franklin, TN
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $75,926.70 - $83,030 per year
- Category
- Development & Fundraising
- Apply by
- 2026-09-07
The role
The Key Relationships Officer at charity: water will cultivate, solicit, and steward major donor relationships to drive revenue for water projects and operations. This role involves managing a portfolio of high-capacity donors, hosting visitors at The Experience Lab in Franklin, TN, and coordinating cross-departmental fundraising initiatives. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated relationship builder capable of securing significant gifts while providing exceptional donor experiences.
What you'll do
- Manage a portfolio of major gift supporters capable of donating $25K+ annually.
- Provide strategic stewardship support to executive leaders and fundraisers.
- Serve as the primary on-site point-of-contact at The Experience Lab in Franklin, TN.
- Conduct regular in-person and virtual donor visits throughout Tennessee and surrounding states.
- Collaborate on cross-departmental projects to support organizational revenue targets.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree required.
- 5-7 years of frontline fundraising experience with a track record of closing $10K+ gifts.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong emotional intelligence and relationship-building capabilities.
- Ability to travel regularly within the U.S.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Unlimited PTO, summer Fridays, 6-week paid sabbatical after 5 years, annual bonus potential, 401k with match, 85% medical coverage, dental/vision, FSA, 16-week paid parental leave, and professional development stipends.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is a hybrid role based in the Greater Nashville area, requiring one day per week on-site at The Experience Lab in Franklin, TN, and regular travel.
What is the salary range for this role?
The compensation for this position is between $75,926.70 and $83,030 per year.
What are the primary qualifications required?
You must have a bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of frontline fundraising experience with a proven track record of closing gifts of $10,000 or more.
When is the application deadline?
The job was posted on June 9, 2026, and is expected to remain open for approximately 90 days, making the deadline approximately September 7, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on charity: water's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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