Director of Donor Relations

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Reports to: Chief Advancement Officer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Hires, supervises, mentors, and evaluates the Donor Relations Manager.
• Oversees strategy for Advancement’s programmatic stewardship of major and planned donors including;        
• Major donor events
• Endowment funds
• Annual impact reports
• Annual financial reports

• Supports portfolio managers in devising and delivering personalized stewardship to their managed prospects and donors.

• Devises and orchestrates collateral, programs, and events to steward major and planned donors.

• In partnership with the Director of Annual Giving, devises and manages stewardship for leadership annual giving donors.

Skills and Competencies:

• Proven ability to set strategy, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
• Be a visible member of the Advancement Office with external constituents and donors
• Strong management, analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through required
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Raiser’s Edge strongly preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• At various times throughout the year, the employee is required to work outside of regular business hours for various job-related functions.  

Physical Requirements:

This position requires regular sitting, standing, walking, and use of hands. Occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds may be required. Vision and focus adjustments are necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.