The Donor Relations Coordinator will create and implement fundraising strategies to build a comprehensive cultivation approach with new and recaptured donors. Provides comprehensive assistance to the Chief Development Officer (CDO), with a focus on stewardship efforts, fundraising support, and event support.
This position is responsible for a variety of comprehensive development functions that correspond to the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual prospects and donors. Emphasis on the continuing development of donor pipeline by aligning philanthropic interests of the individuals served with the mission of Catholic Social Services (CSS).
Duties / Responsibilities:
Build and maintain a portfolio of 40-50 prospects and serve as the “moves coordinator” across revenue streams, with special emphasis on mid-level donors.
Understand CSS key funding priorities and maintain knowledge of new opportunities.
Implement and document a systematic and integrated donor stewardship program.
Plan and execute fundraising and stewardship events.
Attend internal and external meetings and community events as required.
Discover donor companies’ corporate social responsibility and/or workplace giving objectives, identify opportunities that align with CSS mission and work with team to create engagement initiatives and opportunities.
Work with the CDO to create solicitation and year-round engagement strategies to retain current and attract new donors.
Lead in the successful completion of an annual Direct Mail program.
Engage in regular communications through calls and written correspondence with donors and prospects.
Work in conjunction with the Marketing & Communications team on content across social media platforms.
Maintain physical donor communication materials and inventory of general development team supplies.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Non-Profit, or a related field.
Two (2) to Five (5) years’ experience within development, preferably in a non-profit field.
Strong knowledge of human services, poverty, and non-profit sector.
Experience within a Development CRM (donor tracking software).
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including superior active listening, observation, analytical, and problem recognition and solving skills.
Results-driven, efficient, creative, solutions oriented, who thrives in fast paced, deadline-driven environment.
Maintains confidentiality and security of all information under their supervision.
Performs all responsibilities and projects as assigned by their immediate supervisor.
Pass a BCI/FBI criminal background check and drug screening.
Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Work Environment:
Opportunity for a hybrid work environment with focus on work/life balance and emphasis on family.
Typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
In the community as needed for essential responsibilities.