MAUI HUMANE SOCIETY

Job Description: Donor Relations Manager

About Maui Humane Society

Maui Humane Society’s mission is to protect and save the lives of Maui’s animals, accepting all in need, educating the community, and inspiring respect and compassion towards all animals. As the island’s sole open-admission animal shelter, we provide refuge for cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, turtles, and other animals. Our services include veterinary care, humane law enforcement, education, outreach, and spay/neuter surgeries. At MHS, we value creativity, collaboration, and a can-do attitude. Our team is passionate about both animals and people, creating a positive work environment where everyone thrives.

Position: Donor Relations Manager

• Reporting To: Director of Development
• Status: Exempt

Primary Purpose

The Donor Relation Manager plays a pivotal role in achieving MHS’s revenue goals by securing support from individual donors, corporations, and foundations. This position involves high-level donor cultivation, event management, grant management and donor stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Major Donor Stewardship:
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward major donors.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential major donors.
• Create personalized strategies for donor engagement and retention.
• Event Management:
• Oversee fundraising events, ensuring successful planning, execution, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with the events team to maximize donor participation and impact.
• Leverage events as opportunities for donor cultivation and recognition.
• Annual Fund:
• Design, implement, and manage annual giving campaigns.
• Coordinate direct mail efforts and donor communications.
• Monitor progress toward annual fund goals.
• Grant Solicitation and Reporting:
• Research, write, and prepare grant proposals for foundations and corporations.
• Ensure timely submission of grants and compliance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to align grant proposals with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., nonprofit management, fundraising, communications).
• Proven experience in fundraising, donor relations, and grant writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain donor relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in donor database management and fundraising software.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

At MHS, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of animals and our community. If you’re passionate about fundraising and love animals, we encourage you to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• A cover letter is required along with a resume.

Work Location: In person