Donor Relations Advisor

About the role

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is hiring a Donor Relations Advisor to manage relationships with donors and ensure they remain engaged and supportive of the organization's mission. This role is crucial for maintaining and growing the donor base, which fuels YAL's fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain donor relationships
• Engage regularly with donors through calls, messages, and in-person meetings
• Get to know donor interests, motivations, and giving priorities
• Maintain consistent, personal communication across your portfolio
• Travel and conduct donor tours
• Plan and execute donor tours, meeting multiple donors per trip
• Build trust and strengthen relationships through face-to-face interaction
• Drive donor retention and continued giving
• Communicate the impact of donor contributions clearly and consistently
• Ask donors to continue or increase their support
• Identify opportunities to grow donor commitment over time
• Provide consistent donor outreach and stewardship
• Send tailored updates on YAL’s priorities, victories, and future plans
• Ensure timely and thoughtful follow-up after donations
• Deliver a consistent gratitude experience across your portfolio
• Maintain organized donor pipelines
• Log all donor interactions and updates in our CRM
• Track each donor’s status and engagement level
• Keep donor records accurate and up to date

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, fundraising, or donor relations, with a track record of asking for and closing financial commitments
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with individuals across different backgrounds
• Comfortable having direct conversations about money and asking for continued support
• Ability to travel frequently and independently manage all aspects of travel, including transportation and in-person meetings
• Organized and reliable, with the ability to track communication and manage a donor portfolio
• Professional, trustworthy, and able to handle sensitive donor information with discretion
• Strongly aligned with Young Americans for Liberty’s mission and principles

Compensation & Benefits

• Position type: Full-time | FLSA status: Exempt
• Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience, including a base salary with performance-based bonuses
• Benefits: Health coverage (including dental and vision), Health Savings Account (HSA) for eligible plans, Short- and long-term disability insurance, Life insurance, 401(k) with up to 4% match, Generous paid time off. Unlimited PTO after first year, Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining your commitment to YAL’s mission of advancing liberty, how your personal philosophy aligns with our principles, and how your experience has prepared you to actively contribute to making liberty win. Your resume should also be included in your application.

Selected candidates will be asked to complete a short aptitude and personality assessment as part of the screening process.