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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Donor Relations Manager to join our team and lead our donor engagement and stewardship efforts. The Donor Relations Manager will play a critical role in building and maintaining strong relationships with individual donors, foundations, and corporate partners. This position is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to cultivate, solicit, and steward donors to ensure long-term support for our organization’s mission and programs. The ideal candidate will have a passion for nonprofit work, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in fundraising or donor relations.
As a Donor Relations Manager, you will oversee the donor acknowledgment process, manage donor databases, and coordinate recognition events and campaigns. You will collaborate with the development team to create compelling fundraising materials, reports, and proposals. Your ability to analyze donor data and trends will help inform strategies for donor retention and growth. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all donor communications are timely, accurate, and personalized.
Key responsibilities include managing a portfolio of major donors, developing stewardship plans, and organizing events that engage and recognize supporters. You will work closely with leadership and program staff to understand organizational needs and communicate impact to donors. The Donor Relations Manager will also monitor and report on fundraising progress, ensuring that goals are met and exceeded.
The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with CRM systems, event planning, and donor communications is highly desirable. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening the organization’s donor base and supporting its long-term sustainability.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and implement donor engagement and stewardship strategies
- Manage donor acknowledgment and recognition processes
- Maintain and update donor databases and records
- Coordinate donor recognition events and campaigns
- Prepare fundraising materials, reports, and proposals
- Analyze donor data to inform retention and growth strategies
- Manage a portfolio of major donors and prospects
- Collaborate with leadership and program staff to communicate impact
- Monitor and report on fundraising progress and goals
- Ensure timely and personalized donor communications
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in donor relations or fundraising
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with CRM systems and donor databases
- Excellent organizational and project management abilities
- Ability to analyze data and generate reports
- Event planning experience is a plus
- Proactive and detail-oriented approach
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams
- Passion for nonprofit work and mission-driven organizations
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have in donor relations or fundraising?
- How do you approach building relationships with donors?
- Describe your experience with donor databases or CRM systems.
- Can you provide an example of a successful donor stewardship campaign you managed?
- How do you ensure timely and personalized donor communications?
- What strategies have you used to retain and grow a donor base?
- Describe your experience with event planning for donor recognition.
- How do you handle multiple projects and deadlines?
- What motivates you to work in the nonprofit sector?
- How do you measure the success of donor relations initiatives?
