Donor Engagement Officer

About the role

Mission Statement: To lovingly address the needs of men, women and children experiencing homelessness by sharing the Good News of Salvation and providing a holistic approach to rehabilitation and recovery.

Position Summary: The Donor Relations Officer (DRO) plays a key role in furthering the Mission’s commitment to excellence in service and Christlike compassion. This position supports program objectives, ensures operational integrity, and reflects our values in every interaction with clients, staff, and the public. The DRO serves on the Development and Community Engagement Team within the Donor Relations department and is a key leader for increasing the Mission’s presence, impact and financial support in either North, South or East County. The DRO is also responsible for developing organizational relationships with donors and has a goal of enhancing donor engagement and securing major and planned gifts to support the vision and mission of the San Diego Rescue Mission (SDRM).

Location: San Diego, CA. Reports To: Director of Donor Relations. Job Type: Full-Time.

Responsibilities

• Donor Engagement: Manages an assigned portfolio of major and planned giving donors and prospective donors. Develops and executes personalized individual donor cultivation and stewardship plans. Build organizational relationships with donors to enhance donor engagement and secure major and planned gifts to support fundraising goals. Travels as appropriate to visit with donors in support of cultivations and stewardship plans. Identifies, solicits and stewards members of the President’s Council (annual gifts of $10,000 or more). Identifies and shares impact stories for use in verbal or written communication with donors. Host tours of Mission Academy and L