Christian Reformed Church in North America

Donor Relations Manager

Christian Reformed Church in North America

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Burlington • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$78,219 per year

About the role

  • Develop stewardship-focused relationships with a portfolio of individuals, churches, and foundations to engage support for the ministry.
  • Develop and implement donor strategy for assigned areas, and collaborate with colleagues on implementing fundraising strategies.
  • Strengthen and expand the financial support, including major gifts, from assigned individuals, churches, and foundations.
  • Cultivate long-term relationships with donors so planned giving commitments to the agency increase annually.
  • Represent the agency at churches, classis meetings, and other events, as needed.
  • Significant travel within assigned regions for in-person visits, relationship building, donor appreciation, and fundraising events.
  • Maintain accurate records in appropriate database(s) (e.g., constituent interactions) which support the development of donor relationships.
  • Assist with planning strategy, goals, and fundraising targets.
  • Track expenses and maintain regular expense reports.
  • Assist with prospect research and/or proposal writing, as assigned.
  • Work with colleagues to develop support networks in their assigned area.
  • Invite constituents to join in praying regularly for the ministry.
  • Stay current with the best practices of professional fundraising.
  • Assist the Director in providing training for other individuals as deputized fundraisers.
  • All other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Able to support the mission, vision, and values of the CRCNA
  • Demonstrated ability to encourage and inspire individuals to support ministry.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to be self-motivated and work independently with minimal direction.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and external contacts.
  • Proven ability to plan and organize tasks and responsibilities, in fast paced enviroment.
  • Able to prioritize and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated capacity to uphold confidentiality.
  • Advanced proficiency in commonly used computer applications, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as marketing, communications, or non-profit management, is required or equivalent work experience.
  • Basic experience in donor relations or advancement, with a proven track record in fundraising, is required.
Benefits
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Full-Time Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Generous Vacation and Holiday Time
  • Competitive benefits and retirement plan
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Contributing to an organization that is making an impact in the world
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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