World Renew

Donor Relations Director

World Renew

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $95,000 - $107,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead and scale donor engagement and development efforts across the United States by cultivating relationships across a diverse donor base
  • Oversee strategy and reporting, manage high-performing teams, and support execution of major fundraising campaigns
  • Supervise regional Donor Relations teams and manage donor administrative systems
  • Collaborate with counterpart Donor Relations Director to jointly lead and develop global donor engagement strategies
  • Provide strategic leadership, performance management, and oversight for regional Donor Relations teams
  • Facilitate annual planning and establish performance objectives
  • Identify and respond to trends affecting donor engagement and fundraising strategies
  • Manage regional Donor Relations budgets and ensure alignment with strategic goals
  • Manage a portfolio of approximately 75 major donors and develop customized engagement plans
  • Prepare and present proposals and case statements to individuals, families, businesses, and donor groups
  • Ensure timely and personalized gift acknowledgments and report on the impact of gifts
  • Develop and oversee tailored engagement strategies for each donor tier and lead retention strategies for mass donors
  • Serve as primary contact for planned giving and estate inquiries; lead promotion of legacy giving society
  • Represent Donor Relations on CFC Task Force and collaborate with partners on estate giving initiatives
  • Leverage data analytics and CRM systems to monitor donor engagement, forecast giving trends, and ensure data integrity
  • Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in donor engagement practices
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Demonstrated commitment to Christ and familiarity with the Reformed faith and tradition as practiced by the CRCNA
  • Demonstrated commitment to contribute to and promote a work environment that values diversity, inclusion and equity
  • Proven knowledge of donor development principles: cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
  • Experience managing budgets and evaluating ROI of development efforts
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and coaching skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication; comfort presenting to varied audiences
  • Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality
  • CFRE (Certified Fund Raising Executive) or CCNL (Credentialed Christian Nonprofit Leader) preferred or commitment to obtain certification
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in fundraising, including major donor development
  • Bachelor’s degree required; preferred fields include nonprofit management, business, marketing, or related disciplines
  • At least 3 years of experience in supervising or leading a team is preferred
  • Experience or knowledge of international community development is an asset
  • Fluency in English