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Temporary Philanthropy Assistant
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Annapolis, MD, USA
USD 21-21 / hour
Posted on Sep 13, 2025
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation seeks a Temporary Philanthropy Assistant in the Philanthropy Department to be based at the Philip Merrill Environmental Center located in Annapolis, MD.
About the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Established in 1966, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) is the largest regional nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to saving the Chesapeake Bay, its rivers and streams, and the wildlife that call it home through education, advocacy, litigation, and restoration. Since 2010, CBF has engaged in a focused effort to defend and implement the Chesapeake Clean Water Blueprint, a binding federal and state collaborative agreement aimed at reducing pollution to the science-based, legally-affirmed levels established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Blueprint is expected to be fully implemented by 2025. If the states and the federal government achieve Blueprint goals, the Bay will finally—after decades of failed efforts—be removed from the Clean Water Act's impaired waters list. Successfully implementing the Blueprint depends on a well-informed, engaged, active, and diverse constituency of members, advocates, and volunteers who speak up and take action to save the Bay.
CBF has a staff of approximately 230 employees working in offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Richmond and Virginia Beach, Virginia; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; and Washington, D.C. as well as 15 field education program locations. Our staff and volunteer corps work throughout the region educating students and adults, advocating for clean water policies, restoring waterways, and litigating when necessary.
CBF's headquarters office in Annapolis, Maryland is the Philip Merrill Environmental Center, the world's first U.S. Green Build Council's LEED platinum building. In 2014, CBF opened the Brock Environmental Center—one of the world's most energy efficient, environmentally smart buildings—in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
CBF has 200,000 members and supporters and an annual budget of approximately $30 million. For more information on CBF, please visit our About CBF page.
About the Hiring Department
Philanthropy
The mission of Philanthropy is to provide financial resources for CBF to meet its long-term vision of saving the Bay. It establishes and implements strategies to motivate donors to contribute to the organization's programs and projects through two primary areas of activity: philanthropy and membership.
Context of the Position
The Temporary Philanthropy Assistant is an essential team member of the Philanthropy department during the heaviest giving season. The assistant plays a key role in donor relations and data integrity.
Essential Functions
Work Monday- Friday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. November 10-January 16 (excluding holidays).
This position is based in Annapolis, MD at CBF s Philip Merrill Environmental Center. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available.
Provide excellent donor service:
- Answer CBF s member phone line, assisting members with updates to their records, concerns, and questions
- Retrieve and log messages left in the member voicemail box and disseminate to appropriate CBF staff for response
- Update constituent data, including addresses, communication preferences, title changes, etc. received via phone, email, mail, etc.
Assist the gift processing, stewardship, and member relations teams:
- Stuff envelopes and mail letters
- Scan and attach gift source documents and acknowledgements into electronic filing system
- Copy and file documents
- Perform other tasks as needed to ensure gift entry and acknowledgement processes run efficiently
Professional Experience and Qualifications
Prior experience in customer service or member/donor relations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful.
- Excellent proofreading skills.
- Computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and experience with data entry.
- Proficiency in use of standard office equipment (phone, computer, copier/printer, scanner).
Salary Range: $21 an hour
How to Apply
Using the link below, please submit a cover letter and resume. This position will remain open until filled.
Apply NowCBF offers a 36-hour work week, a flexible telework policy, and for full-time staff, a comprehensive benefits package to include: 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 2 floating holidays, health, vision, dental, life insurance, and a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contribution. Learn more about CBF Benefits.
We Are Committed to Saving the Bay! And We Need You to Do It!
Bringing together the most qualified employees with diverse backgrounds, viewpoints, perspectives, and beliefs is the key to saving the Bay. We know that talented professionals can come from anywhere and everywhere. We are proud to have created an award-winning organization where they have the opportunity to thrive while joining us in our work to achieve clean water, clean air, and a safe environment—rights that we all share.
Wondering whether you have the right credentials or background to apply? We value lived experience, are serious about embracing diversity, and are committed to building a team that represents our communities' backgrounds. That means we want people just like you!
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.