Donor Relations Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies for donor retention, engagement, and recognition
• Own an assigned portfolio, directly responsible for identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding each relationship
• Conduct prospect development to identify new donors and giving opportunities within the portfolio
• Prioritize face-to-face donor engagement through visits, meetings, and hosted experiences
• Apply moves management to advance donors through each stage of the giving cycle
• Maintain defined activity and revenue goals for the portfolio and track progress against them

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, communications, business, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Three to five years of experience in donor relations, fundraising, or nonprofit development
• Proven success in managing donor portfolios and securing philanthropic gifts
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and public speaking skills
• Familiarity with donor management systems
• Passion for hunger relief and community service
• Ability to travel throughout the Food Bank’s service area as needed, with occasional out-of-town and overnight travel required
• Ability to work flexible hours, as needed, occasionally outside of regular business hours for special events and to support fundraising efforts
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Ability to successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background investigation and drug screening